Dr. Brandon Knettel

Associate Professor

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Biography

Brandon Knettel is an Associate Professor in the Duke University School of Nursing and holds a secondary appointment in the Duke Global Health Institute. His research focuses on global mental health, particularly in the context of care engagement, stigma reduction, and mental health support for individuals living with HIV. He has significant expertise in developing nurse-led models of care aimed at addressing the mental health challenges faced by people living with HIV. He plays a leadership role at the Duke Center for Global Mental Health and has been involved in various grants aimed at improving mental health services in Tanzania. Knettel has published multiple articles on topics concerning mental health, stigma, and care for populations affected by HIV and chronic pain. He is also active in teaching courses related to global health and mental health nursing.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University School of Nursing • Durham, NC

Primary appointment as Associate Professor.

Associate Research Professor

— Present

Duke Global Health Institute • Durham, NC

Secondary appointment focused on global health.

Assistant Research Professor

— Present

Duke Global Health Institute • Durham, NC

Contributing to research in health.

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)