Dr. Robert Swift

Professor

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Biography

Robert M. Swift is a Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior and a Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Brown University. He earned his Bachelor's degree in 1972, a Ph.D. in 1977, and an M.D. in 1979, all from the University of Chicago, where he also received honors for his medical degree. Swift has completed his residency in Psychiatry at Yale University and is Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. His clinical research focuses on the pharmacological treatment of alcohol and drug abuse disorders. He serves as a Principal Investigator for several industry-sponsored and NIH-sponsored clinical trials, including studies on addiction treatments. As a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Fellow of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, he contributes to esteemed committees related to addiction and sleep research. Dr. Swift has been recognized for his impact on addiction research through various awards and grants and has published studies in top journals, indicating a focus on the neuropsychopharmacology of addiction and alcohol dependence, as well as the development of innovative treatments and monitoring devices for substance use disorders. The scope of his work includes examining genetic factors affecting addiction and the efficacy of new pharmacotherapies paired with behavioral interventions.

Research Interests

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics