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Melanie Jean Bonner

Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Psychiatry, Child & Family Mental Health & Community Psychiatry
Box 3527 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
Box 3527 Med Ctr, Lakeview 2608 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Overview


My current research efforts focus on evaluating and remediating cognitive functioning in children with illnesses that impact the central nervous system. Current projects include: 1) evaluation of a cognitive intervention for children with sickle cell disease; 2) intervention aimed at improving adherence to medication regiments in children with sickle cell disease; and 3) remediation of cognitive deficits in children undergoing treatment for pediatric tumors.  I also consult on several multi-center projects aimed at evaluating cognitive functioning and quality of life in children with disease.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences · 2021 - Present Psychiatry, Child & Family Mental Health & Community Psychiatry, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Assistant Dean of Student Services for the School of Medicine · 2023 - Present School of Medicine
Professor of the Practice of Psychology and Neuroscience · 2012 - Present Psychology & Neuroscience, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Professor in Neurosurgery · 2015 - Present Neurosurgery, Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor in Surgery · 2020 - Present Surgery, Clinical Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 1995 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

Education, Training & Certifications


Virginia Polytech Institute and State University · 1995 Ph.D.