Dr. Dani Dumitriu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dani Dumitriu, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics (in Psychiatry) at Columbia University. She is the Director of the Center for Early Relational Health and is a prominent figure in the field of pediatric neuroscience. Dr. Dumitriu dedicates 80% of her time to research while actively practicing in the Newborn Medicine Unit at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital in New York. Her research focuses on maternal-infant health, prenatal influences, and resilience, emphasizing the importance of early relationships for health outcomes. Dr. Dumitriu's lab investigates the neural mechanisms of stress responses in early life and the subsequent impact on development through the Developmental Origins of Resilience (DOOR) Lab. Additionally, she is committed to collaborative research, having co-founded the Maternal Child Research Operations (MaCRO) Consortium to enhance pediatric research. With numerous accolades, her work is aimed at advancing understanding of primary prevention strategies in pediatric care.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2020-01-01 — Present

Center for Early Relational Health • New York, NY

Leads a clinical research initiative focused on early relational health and its impact on childhood development.

Associate Professor

2015-09-01 — Present

Columbia University • New York, NY

Teaches and conducts research in Pediatrics and Psychiatry.

Awards

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Outstanding Science Award

2020-07-01
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Domestic Travel Fellowship Award

2019-01-01

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)