Dr. John Pearson

Associate Professor

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Biography

John Pearson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at Duke University. His research focuses on understanding how the brain processes information, particularly in the context of speech, music, and athletic performance. The lab's work includes identifying fundamental principles governing brain function and developing AI-driven systems that adapt experiments in real time. Pearson aims to create theories that enable scientists and clinicians to understand cognitive functions and devise new treatment strategies for brain disorders. His educational background includes a B.S. from the University of Kentucky and a Ph.D. from Princeton University. He has received several awards, including the Early Career Mentoring Award and the Gordon G. Hammes Faculty Teaching Award. Throughout his career, Pearson has contributed significantly to various fields including cognitive neuroscience, developing innovative methods for analyzing complex data sets and collaboration with experimentalists in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-08-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in cognitive neuroscience.

Assistant Professor

2010-08-01 — 2015-07-31

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and research in cognitive neuroscience.

Assistant Research Professor

2007-08-01 — 2010-07-31

Duke University • Durham, NC

Conducted research in the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience.

Awards

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Early Career Mentoring Award

2022-01-01
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Gordon G. Hammes Faculty Teaching Award

2020-01-01

Courses

NEUROSCI 755: Interdisciplinary Program Cognitive Neuroscience (IPCN) Independent Research Rotation NEUROBIO 735: Quantitative Approaches Neurobiology NEUROBIO 730: Statistics Neuroscience ECE 391: Projects Electrical Computer Engineering

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)