Dr. Avron Spiro

Associate Professor

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Biography

Avron Spiro is a Research Professor at Boston University School of Public Health and a Senior Research Scientist in Psychiatry at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. He earned his PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State University in 1982. His research includes focusing on adult development and aging, particularly cognitive aging, mental health, and the effects of military service on health outcomes. Dr. Spiro was involved in the Normative Aging Study and the VA Dental Longitudinal Study, conducting longitudinal studies of personality, health, and well-being. He has received significant funding from the NIH and the VA for his research and has published extensively on topics related to personality trajectories and mental health outcomes. In addition to his role at Boston University, he has held various academic positions and received numerous accolades, including being named a Fellow in multiple professional associations and receiving the Research Career Scientist Award from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Professor

1987-01-01 — Present

Boston University School of Public Health • Boston, MA

Conducts research in epidemiology focusing on adult development and mental health.

Assistant Professor

1987-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Boston University School of Public Health • Boston, MA

Started academic career focusing on Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

Associate Professor

2004-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Department of Epidemiology, Boston University • Boston, MA

Promoted while continuing research on cognitive aging.

Senior Research Scientist

2011-01-01 — Present

VA Boston Healthcare System • Boston, MA

Research in Psychiatry focusing on mental disorders and their impact on health.

Awards

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Research Career Scientist Award

2013-01-01
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Fellow

2010-01-01
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Fellow

2010-01-01

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

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