Dr. Renee Raynor

Associate Professor

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Biography

Renee Hinsley Raynor is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Duke University, and also holds a position in the Department of Neurosurgery. She specializes in neuropsychological evaluations for adult patients, focusing on identifying cognitive deficits and personality changes associated with brain tumor treatment. Her intervention work includes cognitive retraining, pharmacologic treatment for cognitive behavioral dysfunction, and supportive psychotherapy. Raynor's research interests are centered on the quality of life for brain tumor patients, particularly in relation to behavioral and pharmacologic treatments for cognitive deficits and mood/behavioral disturbances. She has a Ph.D. from the University of Southern Mississippi, awarded in 1998, and has received several research grants from the National Institutes of Health for her work in Neuro-Oncology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Associate Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Neurosurgery, focusing on neuropsychological evaluations and interventions for brain tumor patients.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Previously held assistant professor roles in Surgery and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences.

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)