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Christopher L. Edwards

Christopher L. Edwards, PhD

Dr. Edwards' research focuses on psychoneuroendocrine issues related to chronic pain, neurocognitive decline in people with chronic illness, and recruitment methods for diverse populations. He is a community advocate for the promotion of minority health, and is a mentor for undergraduates, graduate students, and PhD and MD fellows.

Positions

  • Asst Prof of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Asst Clinical Professor, Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke University
  • Medical Director, Biofeedback Laboratory and Pediatric Neurology Service
  • Director, Chronic Pain Management Program, Duke University Medical Center

 

Education

  • PhD, 1997, University of Kentucky

 

Relevant Publications

  • Edwards, C.L., Johnson, S., Goli, V., Byrd, G. (2005). Extending the science beyond medication: In response to "Treatment of Chronic pain in persons with Dementia: An Overview" by Robert N. Rubey. American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, 20(3), 139-140.
  • Harrison, M.O., Edwards, C.L., Koenig, H.G., Bosworth, H.B., DeCastro, L. & Wood, M. (2005). Religiosity/Spirituality and Pain in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 193(4), 250-257.
  • Edwards, C.L., Feliu, M., Johnson, S., Webster, W., Bennett, G.G., Bishop, D., Samios, V., Ellison-Manuel, T., Martinez, S. (2005). The application of cognitive-behavioral techniques for the management of complicated and persistent gout pain. Ciencias de la Conducta, 20, 89-116.
  • Bennett, G.G., Wolin, K.Y., Robinson, E., Fowler, S., Edwards, C.L. (2005). Perceived racial/ethnic harassment and tobacco use among African American young adults. American Journal of Public Health, 95(2), 238-240.
  • Edwards, C.L. & Keefe, F. (2005). New directions in research on pain and ethnicity: A comment on Riley, Wade, Myers, Sheffield, Pappas, and Price (2002). Pain, 100, 211-212.

 

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