Dr. Shiwen Yuan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shiwen Yuan is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University. Yuan's research primarily focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying speech and language processing. Notably, Yuan co-authored a publication in the Journal of Neurosurgery that investigates the effects of direct cortical stimulation on speech arrest in areas of the brain associated with language function. With a keen interest in neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience, Yuan engages in innovative approaches to explore how brain structures interact in the context of communicative abilities. Furthermore, Yuan is committed to teaching and mentoring students, sharing expertise in clinical practices and the neurological underpinnings of human behavior. Yuan aims to bridge research and clinical applications to enhance patient care and therapeutic outcomes.

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
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics