Dr. Paul Dennis

Biography

Paul Anthony Dennis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. He holds a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University and has a background as a developmental psychologist, statistician, and data scientist. His research primarily focuses on the cardiovascular risks associated with psychiatric illness and trauma exposure, as well as intraindividual variability in symptoms. Dr. Dennis employs sophisticated statistical techniques, including longitudinal repeated-measures analyses and mediation analyses, and has a keen interest in applying machine learning methods to analyze healthcare data. He has been involved in multiple projects that address critical areas such as cognitive rehabilitation for veterans, mobile health interventions, and the impacts of PTSD and heart disease. His work not only contributes to academic literature but also aims to enhance clinical practices and health monitoring techniques using technology. Additionally, Dr. Dennis’s expertise is reflected in his service as a Faculty Statistician at the Durham Veterans Administration Medical Center and through various awarded grants from leading health institutes, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field and improving health outcomes through innovative research.

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