Dr. Naomi Driesen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Naomi Driesen is a licensed clinical psychologist with special training in neuropsychology and magnetic resonance imaging. Her research primarily focuses on the function and development of the prefrontal cortex, with particular emphasis on schizophrenia. Dr. Driesen's work encompasses various aspects of psychotic disorders, particularly within the schizophrenia spectrum. She has collaborated with prominent figures in the field and has contributed significantly to clinical trials and studies related to neurology and mental health. Her endeavors include investigating the effects of ketamine and guanfacine on working memory and exploring brain circuitry involved in emotional regulation in young adults. In addition to her research, she is an engaged academician, frequently publishing her findings in reputable journals and contributing to the discourse on neuropsychological assessment and treatment of schizophrenia.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.