Dr. Kathryn Demos

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kathryn E. Demos, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University Medical School. Her academic journey began with a ScB from Dartmouth College, followed by a PhD in Psychological Brain Sciences. Dr. Demos's research encompasses functional neuroimaging and cognitive neuroscience, particularly the cognitive factors influencing health behaviors and their modifications. Her primary research interest lies in reward processing and self-regulation in weight control. Additionally, she investigates health behaviors associated with aging, specifically in the context of dementia and Alzheimer's disease prevention. Dr. Demos has received grants from NIH institutions aimed at studying neural responses to food stimuli and decision-making processes. She is engaged in developing and testing innovative cognitive strategies for health behavior change.

Research Interests

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
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics