Dr. Amy Corneli

Professor

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Biography

Amy Corneli is a Professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences at Duke University and has a background in social science training. Her research expertise lies in qualitative and mixed-methods intervention and implementation science, focusing on health disparities in areas such as HIV prevention. Dr. Corneli's work spans multiple countries including those in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, and addresses issues faced by populations experiencing discrimination due to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. Her research aims to generate innovative approaches in clinical trials and socio-behavioral interventions, impacting health guideline development and dissemination of proven interventions. She has held various leadership roles, including serving as the Director of the QualCore and BASE Lab at Duke, which aim to enhance qualitative research practices. Before joining Duke University, Dr. Corneli dedicated ten years to biomedical HIV prevention research at FHI 360. She is actively involved in public-private initiatives and research that contribute to advancing public health and clinical research methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences.

Director

— Present

QualCore • Durham, NC

Leads a group of social scientists to enhance qualitative research.

Director

— Present

BASE Lab • Duke University

Directs a team conducting research to inform clinical investigations.

Associate Professor

— Present

Population Health Sciences, Duke University • Durham, NC

Serves as an Associate Professor contributing to health research.

Engaged Researcher

— Present

FHI 360 • Year not specified

Focused on biomedical HIV prevention research.

Courses

POPHS 910: Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Design, Leadership, Dissemination POPHS 818L: Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Data Collection and Analysis

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)