Dr. Douglas Dean

Associate Professor

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Biography

Douglas Dean III is a tenured associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. His research focuses on neurodevelopmental processes in brain development during infancy and early childhood. He is the principal investigator at the Waisman Center, where he directs the Developing Brain Imaging Lab. He actively engages in the Neuroscience Training Program as a faculty trainer and has served on several committees, including the Promotion Oversight Advisory Committee and the Well-being Advisory Committee. Dean is also a member of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, contributing his expertise in quantitative MRI methods specifically tailored for infants and young children. He has published extensively and has reviewed for more than 25 peer-reviewed journals. He holds a joint appointment in the Department of Medical Physics, further bridging his research interests with advanced imaging techniques in pediatric neuroscience.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Mathematics (Calculus preferred) Chemistry Physics Biology Prior research experience highly recommended
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Admissions processed through the Neuroscience Training Program (NTP).