Murali Doraiswamy

P. Murali Doraiswamy
NationalityIndian
Alma materUniversity of Madras
Known forNeurocognitive disorders, artificial intelligence in psychiatry, Alzheimer's research
Notable workThe Alzheimer's Action Plan
AwardsFellow of the Royal College of Physicians (London), Fellow of the American Neurological Association
Scientific career
FieldsPsychiatry, neuroscience, precision medicine
InstitutionsDuke University School of Medicine

Murali Doraiswamy is an Indian physician-scientist, psychiatrist, and professor at Duke University School of Medicine.[1] He is a leading expert in the fields of neurocognitive disorders, brain aging, and precision medicine.[2] Doraiswamy is widely recognized for his research on Alzheimer's disease, psychiatric disorders, and the applications of artificial intelligence in mental health care.[3] He has authored over 400 publications and co-authored the book The Alzheimer's Action Plan.[4]

Early life and education

Doraiswamy earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from the University of Madras, India. After completing his medical education, he pursued residency training in psychiatry before joining Duke University, where he has built a distinguished career in neuroscience and clinical research.

Career

Doraiswamy serves as a professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine. He is also the director of the Neurocognitive Disorders Program and holds affiliations with the Duke Center for Applied Genomics and Precision Medicine, the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, and the Duke Initiative for Science & Society.[5]

Research and publications

His research centers on neurocognitive disorders, Brain health, and the role of artificial intelligence in psychiatry. At Duke University, he leads a clinical trials unit that has contributed to the development of diagnostic tests, digital biomarkers, and treatments for neurodegenerative conditions. His work has had a major impact on Alzheimer's disease research, depression, and cognitive resilience in aging.[3]

Doraiswamy has also served as an advisor to major institutions, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH),[6] the Food and Drug Administration (FDA),[7] the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Economic Forum (WEF).[8] He has chaired global panels on Brain research and innovation in mental health care.[9]

Selected works

Public engagement and media

Doraiswamy's research has been featured in major media outlets, including The New York Times, TIME Magazine,[12] Scientific American,[13] The Wall Street Journal,[14] and BBC News.[15] He has appeared on television programs such as CBS Evening News,[16] NPR,[17] and The Dr. Oz Show. He was also featured in the documentaries (Dis)Honesty: The Truth about Lies[18] and Mysteries of the Brain.[19]

Awards and honors

See also

References

  1. ^ "P. Murali Doraiswamy | Duke University School of Medicine". medschool.duke.edu. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  2. ^ "P. Murali Doraiswamy | Duke Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences". psychiatry.duke.edu. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  3. ^ a b "P. Murali Doraiswamy | Duke University School of Medicine". medschool.duke.edu. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  4. ^ a b "P Murali Doraiswamy M D > Compare Discount Book Prices & Save up to 90% > ISBNS.net". www.isbns.net. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  5. ^ "P. Murali Doraiswamy | Scholars@Duke profile". scholars.duke.edu. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  6. ^ "Digital Mental Health: Innovating in a Time of High Anxiety - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)". www.nimh.nih.gov. 2020-04-13. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  7. ^ Kolata, Gina (2013-03-14). "F.D.A. Plans Looser Rules on Approving Alzheimer's Drugs". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  8. ^ "This is how we can empower 8 billion minds by 2030". World Economic Forum. Archived from the original on 2024-11-11. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  9. ^ "A 'Once in a Lifetime' Opportunity to Improve Mental Health Care". Duke University School of Medicine. 2021-10-27. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  10. ^ Doraiswamy, P. Murali; Gwyther, Lisa P.; Adler, Tina (2008). The Alzheimer's action plan: the experts' guide to the best diagnosis and treatment for memory problems. New York: St. Martin's Press. ISBN 978-0-312-35539-5. OCLC 187300206.
  11. ^ Sundman, Mark; Doraiswamy, P. Murali; Morey, Rajendra (2015-09-24). "Neuroimaging assessment of early and late neurobiological sequelae of traumatic brain injury: implications for CTE". Frontiers in Neuroscience. 9: 334. doi:10.3389/fnins.2015.00334. ISSN 1662-453X. PMC 4585087. PMID 26441507.
  12. ^ Sifferlin, Alexandra (2013-01-28). "Yoga and the Mind: Can Yoga Reduce Symptoms of Major Psychiatric Disorders?". Time. ISSN 0040-781X. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  13. ^ "Stories by P. Murali Doraiswamy". Scientific American. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  14. ^ "The Neuroscience Behind Hot-Headed Emails". Wall Street Journal. 2015-03-23. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  15. ^ "Salsa de curry contra la demencia". BBC News Mundo (in Spanish). 2009-06-04. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  16. ^ LaPook, Jonathan (2009-05-13). "New Test Could Reveal Dementia Risk - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  17. ^ "Can simple brain quizzes predict who gets a virus?". NPR. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  18. ^ "(Dis)Honesty—The Truth About Lies | Psychology Today". www.psychologytoday.com. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  19. ^ The Mysteries of the Brain. The Documentary. BBC World Service. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  20. ^ "P. Murali Doraiswamy". Cure Alzheimer's Fund. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
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