Dr. Myrna Weissman

Professor

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Biography

Myrna Weissman is the Diane Goldman Kemper Family Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and Professor of Psychiatry at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She is the Chief of the Division of Translational Epidemiology at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. With a Ph.D. in chronic disease epidemiology from Yale University, Weissman's research focuses on the transmission of depression across generations, detection of biomarkers, and the implementation of psychotherapy in low-income populations. As an expert in her field, she has authored or co-authored over 600 scientific articles and chapters, along with 12 books including the 'Guide to Interpersonal Psychotherapy' published by Oxford University Press. She has received numerous awards, including the Distinguished Scholar Award from the Partnership for Gender-Specific Medicine at Columbia University and was elected a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine in 2003. Throughout her career, she has also served on various scientific advisory boards and editorial boards, contributing significantly to the field of mental health research.

Research Interests

Experience

Diane Goldman Kemper Family Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health • New York, NY

Leading research and teaching in the field of Epidemiology and Psychiatry.

Professor of Psychiatry

1987-01-01 — Present

Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons • New York, NY

Directing research initiatives and contributing to academic programs in psychiatry.

Chief

2000-01-01 — Present

Division of Translational Epidemiology, New York State Psychiatric Institute • New York, NY

Overseeing the division's efforts in advancing epidemiological research.

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)