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Maria J. Marquine

Associate Professor in Medicine
Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care
Box 3003 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
40 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke Aging Center, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Dr. Marquine is Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine (Geriatrics Division) and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and is Associate Scientific Director for Research Career Development in the Duke Aging Center.  She is a bilingual (Spanish/English) Latina clinical scientist and neuropsychologist. Her research focuses on addressing neurocognitive disparities in aging and promoting health equity.   Click here to view Dr. Marquine's current grants.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor in Medicine · 2024 - Present Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Medicine

In the News


Published September 14, 2023
María Marquine’s Mission to Advance Latino Health Equity

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Recent Publications


Cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers of inflammation and immune activation associated with neurocognitive impairment among US Latinos with HIV.

Journal Article AIDS · June 1, 2025 OBJECTIVE: Examine the association between markers of inflammation in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and neurocognitive impairment (NCI) among diverse persons with HIV (PWH). BACKGROUND: Latino PWH are at higher risk for NCI than non-Latino White PWH (NLW). ... Full text Link to item Cite

Improving Cognitive and Psychological Functioning in Older Latinos With HIV: Results From a Pilot Health Promotion Intervention.

Journal Article Gerontologist · May 10, 2025 BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Older Latino persons with HIV (OLPWH) experience early-onset cognitive decline due to specific factors associated with accelerated aging as well as more established risk factors like depression, anxiety, and sedentary behavior. Yet, ... Full text Link to item Cite

Social Engagement and Neurocognition in Latino and Non-Latino White Older Persons with HIV.

Journal Article AIDS Behav · April 2025 The present study investigated differences in the quantity and quality of social engagement, and their associations with neurocognition among older Latino and non-Latino White persons with HIV (PWH). Participants were age 50 + community-dwelling PWH living ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Duke/UNC ADAR Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2029

Research and Mentoring on Neurocognitive Disparities in Aging

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute on Aging · 2023 - 2026

Identifying Digital Phenotypes of Risk for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Among Hispanics/Latinos

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of California - San Diego · 2022 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Arizona · 2008 Ph.D.
University of Arizona · 2008 Ph.D.
University of Arizona · 2005 M.A.