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Rima Kaddurah-Daouk is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University, where she has been a faculty member since 2005. Her research over the past decade has focused on understanding the molecular basis of neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders, as well as optimizing treatment approaches. She has made significant contributions to the field of metabolomics, establishing foundations for 'Pharmacometabolomics', a discipline that complements pharmacogenomics and informs precision medicine initiatives. Kaddurah-Daouk's groundbreaking work has helped define metabolic changes associated with disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease. She has co-founded the Metabolomics Society and established the Pharmacometabolomics Research Network, fostering collaboration among scientists in related fields. Kaddurah-Daouk has raised substantial funding for her research, contributing to advancements in understanding disease mechanisms and developing new therapeutic strategies. Her multi-disciplinary approach combines molecular biology, genetics, and systems pharmacology to address complex health issues, emphasizing the integration of metabolic and genetic data in relation to treatment outcomes.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)