Dr. Kafui Dzirasa

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Biography

Kafui Dzirasa is a distinguished professor specializing in Psychiatry, Biomedical Engineering, and Neuroscience at Duke University. He earned both his Ph.D. and M.D. from Duke University in 2007 and 2009, respectively. Over the years, Dzirasa has focused his research on the intersection of neuroscience and mental health, addressing complex psychiatric disorders through innovative methodologies. He has served as an investigator in the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences and is recognized as an HHMI investigator and member of the National Academy of Medicine. He has received accolades such as the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering Fellowship. Dzirasa teaches advanced graduate courses and has contributed significantly to the scientific community with numerous publications in prestigious journals, exploring topics such as algorithmic psychiatry and the neurological underpinnings of mood disorders. His work aims to reshape understanding and therapeutic approaches to mental health.

Research Interests

Psychiatric Disorders Neuroscience Mental Health Algorithmic Psychiatry

Experience

Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

2020-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Professor of Biomedical Engineering

2020-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Investigator

2016-01-01 — Present

Duke Institute for Brain Sciences • Durham, NC

Awards

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Elected Member

2021-10-19
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HHMI Investigator

2021-01-01
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Fellow

2023-03-29

Courses

PSY 494: Research Independent Study NEUROSCI 494: Research Independent Study 2 NEUROSCI 493: Research Independent Study 1 BME 792: Continuation Graduate Independent Study BME 791: Graduate Independent Study BME 493: Projects Biomedical Engineering GE

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)