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Richard David Weiner is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. His research focuses on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), particularly the comparison of unilateral versus bilateral ECT in elderly patients. His studies have demonstrated that switching from unilateral to bilateral ECT is associated with a substantial and enduring therapeutic response, although it may also lead to increased memory impairment compared to continuing with unilateral ECT. Weiner's work has explored the effects of various ECT treatment parameters on therapeutic response, memory impairment, and EEG abnormalities, leading to advancements in electroencephalographic models for ECT. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of ECT through multiple research efforts, including a long-term study on the effects of ECT in the elderly.
Duke University • Chapel Hill, NC
Professor emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, focusing on research into electroconvulsive therapy.
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University • Chapel Hill, NC
Served as interim chair in the department.
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University • Chapel Hill, NC
Served as a professor in the department.
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University • Chapel Hill, NC
Served as an associate professor with tenure.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)