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David C. Rubin is the Juanita M. Kreps Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University. He is a faculty member in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience and a Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences. His career spans over four decades, with a focus on long-term memory, particularly for complex stimuli such as autobiographical events and oral traditions.
Rubin’s research integrates behavioral studies with neuroimaging, including fMRI, to explore autobiographical memory in clinical populations (e.g., PTSD, trauma) and aging. He has secured significant grants from the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Institute on Aging to investigate memory mechanisms in trauma and aging.
- Key Research Areas:
- Autobiographical memory across the lifespan
- Neural basis of traumatic memory
- Cultural and clinical aspects of memory
- Memory in PTSD and aging
- Oral traditions as collective memory
His recent publications highlight trends in involuntary memory, narrative identity, and stress responses, with a special interest in how trauma affects memory coherence and self-perception. Rubin’s work bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and clinical applications, offering insights into memory’s role in mental health and identity.
- Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Fellow, Association for Psychological Science (2013)
- Fellow, Society of Experimental Psychologists (2012)
- Honorary Doctorate, University of Aarhus (2012)
- William James Book Award, American Psychological Association (1996)
Rubin has advised numerous researchers and collaborated across disciplines, particularly with Dorthe Berntsen, Rick H. Hoyle, and Roberto Cabeza. His grants include studies on memory in aging, PTSD models, and cultural retention. He has also contributed to understanding misnaming in familiar relationships and the neural correlates of emotional memories.
