Dr. Priscilla Duong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Priscilla H. Duong is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine and the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University. She specializes in pediatric neuropsychology, focusing on cognitive, behavioral, and social-emotional evaluations for children and adolescents, particularly those with epilepsy. Priscilla completed her PhD at Palo Alto University in 2019 and subsequently underwent postgraduate training as a Fellow in Pediatric Neuropsychology at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2021. She actively participates in external professional leadership, leading the PERC sEEG Paradigm Group since 2025 and serving on the board of the Epilepsy Foundation Greater Chicago since 2023. She is a member of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology since 2022 and the American Epilepsy Society since 2021. Priscilla is committed to advancing science and improving patient care by collaborating with pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies. Her work emphasizes the importance of integrity and objectivity in clinical research and patient interactions, complying with the integrity policies of Northwestern University and its associated hospitals.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine • Chicago, IL

Specializes in pediatric neuropsychology with a focus on cognitive and behavioral evaluations.

Requirements for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics Calculus (single and multi-variable) Linear Algebra Differential Equations Statistics (Linear Regression, Hypothesis Testing) Vector Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Academic Statement
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  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Administered by The Graduate School; focuses on Biomechanics, Imaging, Biomaterials, and Regenerative Medicine.