Dr. Christopher Van Dyck

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Biography

Christopher H. van Dyck, MD, is a renowned psychiatrist specializing in the study and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and brain aging. He serves as the Director of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Unit and the Yale Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, as well as the Division of Aging and Geriatric Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. His research focuses on neuroimaging and therapeutic studies of Alzheimer's disease, with special emphasis on positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of beta-amyloid and tau proteins, synaptic targets, and the full spectrum of Alzheimer's disease, including amnestic mild cognitive impairment and preclinical stages. Dr. van Dyck has led over 100 clinical trials and has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field, including the Leader in Advancing Research Award from the Alzheimer's Association. His publications and research have significantly advanced understanding of Alzheimer's disease progression and treatment.

Research Interests

Experience

Jameson Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT, USA

Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neuroscience, overseeing Alzheimer's Disease research and clinical programs.

Awards

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Leader Advancing Research Award

2017-06-01
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Compassion Cure Award

2005-01-01
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Junior Investigator Award

1996-01-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
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Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.