Dr. Mark Rosenthal

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark Zachary Rosenthal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience at Duke University. His research primarily focuses on Misophonia, exploring emotional functioning, borderline personality disorder, and the implications of virtual reality in digital health. Rosenthal employs various behavioral therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), in his work. He has been significantly involved in funding projects aimed at evaluating the prevalence of Misophonia and understanding its underlying mechanisms through neurostimulation and psychometric assessments. Additionally, he has led teams in developing mobile interventions targeting emotional dysregulation. His extensive educational background culminated in a Ph.D. from the University of Nevada, Reno. Throughout his career, he has contributed to various grants, aiming to innovate therapies for individuals suffering from Misophonia and related disorders, ensuring an evidence-based approach to treatment.

Research Interests

Misophonia Emotional Functioning Virtual Reality Digital Health Behavioral Therapies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience.

Courses

PSY 756: Research Practicum PSY 755: Research Practicum PSY 744: Clinical Practicum PSY 743: Clinical Practicum PSY 707: Models Intervention Prevention PSY 494: Research Independent Study PSY 493: Research Independent Study PSY 203: Practicum NEUROSCI 755: Interdisciplinary Program Cognitive Neuroscience (IPCN) Independent Research Rotation

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)