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Dr. Penelope A. McLorg is Director of the Gerontology Program, and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Anthropology. Dr. McLorg specializes in biological and sociocultural aspects of aging, with particular interests in health and aging. She has conducted research in rural areas of Mexico and in the Midwest, and has published on such topics as body composition, glucose metabolism, bone loss, eating disorders, and physical disability.
IPFW Courses Taught:
GERN G231 Introduction to Gerontology
ANTH E421 The Anthropology of Aging
Office: Classroom-Medical Building, Room 135
Phone: (260) 481-5451
E-mail: mclorgp@ipfw.edu
Curriculum Vitae (pdf)
Mary B. Thomas is Limited Term Lecturer in the Gerontology Program. She is a practicing attorney focusing on issues of elder law. Ms. Thomas also has extensive volunteer experience in matters concerning older adults, and is on the Advisory Board of the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Indiana Chapter.
IPFW Courses Taught:
GERN G231 Introduction to Gerontology
Office: Classroom-Medical Building, Room 143
Phone: (260) 481-6019
E-mail: thomasm@ipfw.edu
Curriculum Vitae (pdf)
Holly Lara, Program Secretary
Office: Classroom-Medical Building, Room 145
Phone: (260) 481-6019
Fax: (260) 481-6985
E-mail:larah@ipfw.edu
260-481-IPFW
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