Dr. Beverly Brummett

Associate Professor

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Biography

Beverly H. Brummett is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. Her early career focused on examining psychosocial determinants and correlates of cardiovascular disease, particularly the influences of emotion, personality, and socioeconomic status. In recent years, her research interests have expanded to include the examination of stressful emotional responses and proposed genetic markers, which may influence metabolic functioning, cognitive decline, and the functional capacity and quality of life in elderly populations. She has also investigated depressive symptomology and major depressive disorder and has a keen interest in statistical methodology. Dr. Brummett's extensive research has contributed to a deeper understanding of the relationships between psychological factors and cardiovascular health, leading to significant advancements in this area of study.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor Emeritus

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, focusing on the psychosocial determinants of cardiovascular disease.

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)