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Master of Psychiatric Epidemiology (MPE)

Melissa Munn, MPE
Graduated with MPE in May, 2006

Since MPE

Melissa has continued her research with Washington University School of Medicine while preparing for her upcoming move to Colorado. Melissa will be pursuing a PhD in Behavioral Genetics in Psychology. She will be working on a twin study looking at the genetics of eating related disorders in adolescents and young adults. Melissa’s future professional goals are to work in academia, both teaching and conducting research on eating and mood disorders.

Update

Melissa's MPE thesis, Amygdala volume analysis in female twins with major depression has just been accepted for publication in Biological Psychiatry.

Testimonial

“The MPE Program helped me to focus my academic interests and gain the experience needed to excel as a researcher.”

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Washington University
School of Medicine
40 N. Kingshighway, Suite 4
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 286-2261, FAX: (314) 286-2265
EMAIL:murdockel@epi.wustl.edu

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Epidemiology and Prevention Research Group
updated July 23, 2007