Biography
Susan Whitney serves as a professor in the Departments of Physical Therapy and Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh. She is supported by the Department of Defense to develop technology for persons with mild brain injury. She has authored or coauthored 225 articles on Medline.
Education
- Bachelor of Science degree from Temple University
- Master of Science degree, University of Pittsburgh
- Doctor of Philosophy in Motor Development, University of Pittsburgh
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, MGH Institute of the Health Professions
Awards
- John Maley Award, American Physical Therapy Association
- Hallpike-Nylen Award
- Neurology Section Award for Clinical Excellence in Neurology
- Catherine Worthingham Fellow Award
- Anne Shumway-Cook Lectureship Award
Research Interests
- Vestibular disorders
- Brain injury/concussion
- Neurologic conditions
Publications
Professional Organization Appointments
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Barany Society
- National Athletic Trainers Association
Certificates
- Neurologic Clinical Specialist