Dennis Barbour

Dennis Barbour is a Professor and Director of Masters Studies in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis. He holds affiliations with the Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences. His work focuses on applying machine learning to study nervous system function and dysfunction, with applications in audiology, cognitive neuroscience, and medical informatics.

Education:

• MD, Johns Hopkins University, 2003
• PhD, Johns Hopkins University, 2003
• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1995

Research Interests:

• Develops machine learning tools for diagnosing neurological disorders and personalizing interventions
• Explores auditory processing, cognitive neuroscience, and medical informatics
• Pioneers rapid diagnostic methods for perception and cognition deficits

Awards:

• Recipient of the 2024 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award

Professional Background:

Previously served as a Research Associate at the Salk Institute for Biological Sciences (pre-2004). Active in translational research bridging computational methods and clinical applications.