Professor Dr. Katherine Applegate
Associate Professor
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Biography
Katherine Lynn Applegate is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. She has focused her research on psychological assessment issues for patients with chronic pain and/or obesity. Her work investigates effective screening methods for surgeries, neuromodulation procedures, elective back surgery, and weight loss surgery. Applegate earned her Ph.D. from Ohio State University in 2000 and has held various appointments, including Assistant Professor and Consulting Associate in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She has also served as a Clinical Associate and Instructor within the same department, indicating her extensive involvement in both academic and clinical settings. Additionally, Dr. Applegate has contributed to professional activities related to behavioral change and has been actively involved in support group meetings at Duke's Center for Metabolic Weight Loss Surgery.
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Requirements for Duke University
Master Program
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Specialization Notes
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)