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Tara Chandrasekhar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. She specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry, focusing on autism spectrum disorders and the associated mental health challenges. She completed her Medical Doctorate at the University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine, followed by residency training in General Psychiatry and a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Dr. Chandrasekhar has led several significant studies focusing on the safety and efficacy of antipsychotic treatments in children with autism, including the Long-term Antipsychotic Pediatric Safety Trial (LAPS) and multiple NIH-funded studies aiming to improve social behaviors in autistic children using oxytocin. Her work is pivotal in addressing the needs of neurodiverse populations and enhancing educational environments for students with autism. She is actively involved in community advocacy and research initiatives aimed at supporting mental health in children and adolescents, particularly those with autism spectrum disorders.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)