Robert DuWors

Currently practicing in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Dr. Robert DuWors has led a diverse career in clinical neuropsychology, research, and consulting. Dr. DuWors has worked in hospital settings and for family social services and state judicial systems. In addition, he has held a range of responsibilities as an administrator and an academic. He also volunteers with the Children of God Relief Institute-Nyumbani in Nairobi, Kenya. Dr. Robert DuWors holds graduate degrees in clinical psychopharmacology, clinical psychology, clinical social work, and organizational psychology. In addition, Dr. DuWors has completed postdoctoral residencies in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, neuropsychology, psychiatry, and clinical neurology research.

As a researcher, Dr. Robert DuWors focuses his efforts on the neuropsychological effects of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) used for individuals with HIV or AIDS, as well as violent and impulsive behaviors among prison populations. Dr. DuWors is also engaged in developing software for the cognitive rehabilitation of patients at Mashpee Mental Health Center, where he serves as Executive Director. Dr. DuWors maintains an interest in the effects of a parent’s mental illness on a child and in cognitive rehabilitation following stroke or other dementing illness. A member of several professional organizations, Dr. Robert DuWors frequently delivers continuing medical education (CME) seminars on his research interests. He also teaches at Harvard Medical School, the University of Rhode Island, the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, and Union Institute & University.

Dr. Robert DuWors conducts much of his research within the context of his clinical or academic work. For instance, as part of his position at Harvard Medical School, Dr. DuWors will provide psychodynamic supervision of psychiatry residents at Corrigan Mental Health Center. He also regularly collects data through his activities at Mashpee Mental Health Center. Dr. Robert DuWors holds a Forensic Neuropsychology Consultant position with the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families. Until 2010, he also fulfilled similar responsibilities for the State of Massachusetts.