Dr. Geoffrey Tremont

Professor

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Biography

Geoffrey Tremont is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University. His primary expertise lies in the assessment and psychosocial intervention for patients and families facing cognitive impairments such as dementia. He has served as the Principal Investigator on several projects focused on developing family interventions to support caregivers of individuals diagnosed with dementia, particularly exploring the intersection of yoga, meditation, and mobile health applications aimed at reducing caregiver burden and promoting mental health. Dr. Tremont's research has increasingly focused on utilizing digital cognitive screening technologies and passive monitoring techniques for the early detection of cognitive impairment in older adults. He has collaborated extensively with computer scientists, engineers, and social scientists to push forward innovations in cognitive assessment. With a wealth of funded research projects under his belt, including significant grants from the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Tremont is dedicated to advancing the scholarly understanding of dementia caregiving and cognitive health interventions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

2000-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Served as a faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, focusing on cognitive assessment and intervention strategies for dementia caregivers.

Awards

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Research Mentor Award

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Fellow

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Teaching Recognition Award

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics