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Geraldine Dawson is the William Cleland Distinguished Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and a Professor in Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University. She is also the founding director of the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development and directs the Duke NIH Autism Center of Excellence. Her research primarily focuses on improving methods for early detection and intervention of autism, understanding brain function related to autism, and validating EEG biomarkers for autism. Dawson co-developed the Early Start Denver Model, an empirically validated early autism intervention used worldwide. She collaborates on developing novel digital health approaches for autism screening and outcome monitoring. Additionally, she has served as the Director of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences and the Duke Autism Clinic, and has held leadership roles in various professional organizations related to autism research. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Developmental Child Clinical Psychology from the University of Washington and a postdoctoral fellowship at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Serves as a professor with leadership in autism research and interdisciplinary training.
Duke Center Autism Brain Development • Durham, NC
Leads initiatives in autism research and brain development.
Duke Institute Brain Sciences • Durham, NC
Heads research and training in brain sciences.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)