Dr. Thomas Anders

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Thomas F. Anders is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University. He is a distinguished professor emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Anders has served as Past President of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and has held significant roles in various academic institutions. He graduated with an MD from Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Anders led divisions of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Stanford University and Brown University, later joining the faculty at UC Davis as Chair of the Department of Psychiatry. His clinical research interests focus on infant sleep-wake states, pediatric sleep disorders, and autism. Dr. Anders is currently a senior research scientist guiding the Rhode Island Consortium for Autism Research and Treatment (RI-CART), which aims to establish a statewide research registry for children and families affected by autism spectrum disorders. Through collaborative partnerships, he addresses public health issues related to autism and aims to improve diagnostic protocols and treatment efficacy. His extensive academic career includes developing interdisciplinary research initiatives that leverage Rhode Island's resources to support families dealing with autism. Dr. Anders continues to influence the field through his research, aiming for innovative approaches to understanding and treating autism spectrum disorders.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Teaching and conducting research in autism and pediatric sleep disorders.

Chair, Department of Psychiatry

1992-01-01 — 1998-01-01

University of California, Davis • Davis, CA

Led the Psychiatry Department and developed innovative programs in child and adolescent mental health.

Senior Research Scientist

2009-01-01 — Present

UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute • Davis, CA

Directed research initiatives focused on pediatric sleep and autism.

Awards

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President

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Visiting Professor

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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  • TOEFL/IELTS Scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics