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Mary Tinetti, MD Awarded a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship “Genius Grant”
Published on: October 5, 2009
Congratulations, Dr. Tinetti!
The American Institute of Balance wishes to congratulate Mary Tinetti, MD for being recognized as a 2009 MacArthur Foundation Fellowship “Genius Grant” recipient. Her pioneering work in the field of geriatric safety and fall prevention has given clinicians the resources to identify risk factors in elderly patients, thereby significantly reducing falls and related injuries. Dr. Tinetti’s innovative research and clinical correlations have set the foundation for all practitioners committed to improving the health and quality of life of older adults.
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