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Randolph Nesse, MD, Psychiatry, Ann Arbor, MI

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Psychiatry Ann Arbor, MI

Professor of Life Sciences Founding Director, Center for Evolution and Medicine Arizona State University

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Summary

  • After three decades developing the field of evolutionary medicine, my mission now is to establish evolutionary biology as a basic science for psychiatry. To see what is going on in this growing field, visit my webpage at https://RandolphNesse.com My book on evolutionary psychiatry, "Good Reasons for Bad Feelings" was published on Darwin’s birthday in 2019 and my comprehensive 2023 review of evolutionary psychiatry was recently published in World Psychiatry at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/20515545/2023/22/2

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemResidency, Psychiatry, 1974 - 1977
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1974
  • Carleton College
    Carleton CollegeB.A., Cum Laude, 1966 - 1970
  • Carleton College
    Carleton CollegeBA, Social psychology, Cum laude, 1966 - 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1977 - 2022
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elected Fellow AAAS, 2017
  • Distinguished Life Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 2014
  • Arizona Foundation Professor 2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The differential influence of life stress on individual symptoms of depression in a longitudinal study of medical residents  
    Fried, E. I., Nesse, R. M., Guille, C., & Sen, S., Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 1/1/2015
  • Evolutionary Biology in Medical Education: Survey of North American Medical Schools  
    Hideka, BH, Asghar A, Nesse RM, Bennett KJ, Beyrouty MW Skursky NK, Schwartz MD, BMC Medical Education, 1/1/2015
  • Depression is not a consistent syndrome: An investigation of unique symptom patterns in the STAR* D study  
    Fried EI & Nesse RM, Journal of Affective Disorders, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • The Case for Revising the Medical School Curriculum to Include Topics in Evolution and “Evolutionary Thinking.”
    Omenn, G, Nesse RM, Schwartz, Institute of Medicine Planning Meeting on Evolution in the Medical School Curriculum, National Academy, Washington, DC, 1/12/2010

Lectures

  • Evolution and Medicine: The Great Opportunity. 
    Durham, NC - 1/28/2014
  • Pathogens Interacting with Humans. 
    CDC, Atlanta, GA - 1/11/2014
  • Evolution and internal medicine. 
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2014
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Other

  • What evolutionary biology offers public health. 
    Nesse RM, Bulletin of the World Health Organization
    1/1/2008
  • Twelve crucial points about emotions. 
    Nesse, RM, Psychology Review (magazine)
    1/1/2005
  • Evolution and Medicine: How New Applications Advance Research and Practice 
    Randolph M. Nesse, Henry Stewart Talks Series
    http://hstalks.com

Authored Content

  • Why aren't we Happier?June 2019

Press Mentions

  • Did Your Brain Evolve to Be Depressed?
    Did Your Brain Evolve to Be Depressed?February 9th, 2021
  • Evolutionary Theory Might Explain…a Deadly Disease
    Evolutionary Theory Might Explain…a Deadly DiseaseApril 9th, 2020
  • Can Psychiatry Heal Itself?
    Can Psychiatry Heal Itself?July 24th, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Blocked Opportunities Persistence And MoodNational Institute Of Mental Health1998–2002
  • Questions About Bereavement: Answers From The CLOC StudyNational Institute On Aging2000–2001

Professional Memberships