Dr. Risa Weisberg

Professor

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Biography

Risa B. Weisberg is a Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Family Medicine at Brown University's Alpert Medical School. She is the Chief Clinical Scientific Officer at RealizedCare, a digital health company focused on developing interventions for common behavioral health issues including chronic pain and substance use disorders. Dr. Weisberg has over 20 years of experience in clinical trial work, funded by the National Institute of Health, and is currently the principal investigator on a clinical trial examining the effectiveness of behavioral treatments for patients with chronic pain and opioid use disorder. Her research also includes extensive work on anxiety disorders, depression, and the psycho-social treatment development in older adults with chronic pain. Dr. Weisberg’s contributions to the fields of mental health and psychiatry are recognized through various awards and her active engagement in research efforts.

Research Interests

Experience

Chief Clinical Scientific Officer

— Present

RealizedCare • Boston, MA

Leading clinical research initiatives and developing innovative behavioral health interventions.

Awards

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Member Distinction

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New Investigator Award

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Young Investigator Award

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.