Melanie Jean Bonner
Melanie Jean Bonner

Melanie Jean Bonner

Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

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.  

Positions

Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the School of Medicine

2021 School of Medicine

Assistant Dean of Student Services for the School of Medicine in the School of Medicine

2023 School of Medicine

Professor of the Practice of Psychology and Neuroscience in the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences

2012 Trinity College of Arts & Sciences

Associate Professor in Surgery in the School of Medicine

2020 School of Medicine

Professor in Neurosurgery in the School of Medicine

2015 School of Medicine

Member of the Duke Cancer Institute in the School of Medicine

1995 School of Medicine

Education

Ph.D. 1995

1995 Virginia Polytech Institute and State University

Publications, Grants & Awards

Offices & Contact

Box 3527 Med Ctr
Durham, NC
27705
Box 3527 Med Ctr
Durham, NC
27710