Dr. Douglas Williamson

Professor

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Biography

Douglas Eric Williamson is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. His research focuses on psychological health concerning combat deployment, exploring risk, resilience, and therapeutic response in veterans. Dr. Williamson has received numerous grants to study the effects of chronic marijuana use, neuroinflammation, and HIV-related neuronal injury, with his work contributing to the understanding of genetic and epigenetic biomarkers related to PTSD diagnosis and prognosis. He has also worked on projects analyzing the molecular insights of neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer's disease. His commitment to advancing research in the field of applied genomics and precision medicine is evident through his publications and active participation in related academic discussions.

Research Interests

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)