David Bereiter, PhD

Dr. Bereiter received his doctorate degree from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, in physiology with specialization in neurophysiology and postdoctoral training in neuroendocrinology at the University of Geneva, Switzerland with Professor Jeanrenaud. He joined Brown Medical School faculty as an Assistant Professor in 1983 and was promoted to full Professor in Surgery and Neuroscience in 1995.

The research interests of his laboratory focus on peripheral and central mechanisms of craniofacial pain with particular emphasis on ocular pain and pain referred to the temporomandibular joint region. Since many craniofacial pain conditions are more prevalent in women than men, additional interests include the roles of sex hormones and psychophysical stress on craniofacial pain. Current research effort is supported by extramural funds from the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research and the National Eye Institute.

Award: Ocular Hyperalgesia in Dry Eye
Principal Investigator: Bereiter, David A
Sponsoring Organization: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH)
Award Dates: 2017 - 2022

Award: Role of purinergic signaling and glia in TMJ nociception
Principal Investigator: Bereiter, David A
Sponsoring Organization: NIH NIDCR NATL INST OF DENTAL
Award Dates: 2017 - 2019

Award: Trigeminal-autonomic Relations in Ocular Homeostasis
Principal Investigator: Bereiter, David A
Sponsoring Organization: NIH NEI NATL EYE INST
Award Dates: 2015 - 2017

Award: Estrogen and Psychological Stress in TMJD Pain
Principal Investigator: Bereiter, David A
Sponsoring Organization: NIH NIDCR NATL INST OF DENTAL
Award Dates: 2012 - 2015

Award: Trigeminal-autonomic Relations in Ocular Homeostasis
Principal Investigator: Bereiter, David A
Sponsoring Organization: NIH NEI NATL EYE INST
Award Dates: 2011 - 2015

Award: Estrogen and Psychological Stress in TMJD Pain
Principal Investigator: Bereiter, David A
Sponsoring Organization: NIH NIDCR NATL INST OF DENTAL
Award Dates: 2009 - 2016

Award: Trigeminal Pain Program Support
Principal Investigator: Bereiter, David A
Sponsoring Organization: RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
Award Dates: 2006 - 2026

Award: Integrins and Mechanoreception of Inflamed TMD
Principal Investigator: Bereiter, David A
Sponsoring Organization: UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SAN ANTONIO
Award Dates: 2006 - 2008

Award: Central Trigeminal Mechanisms in Ocular Pain
Principal Investigator: Bereiter, David A
Sponsoring Organization: NIH NAT INST OF NEURO DISORDERS & STROKE
Award Dates: 2006 - 2009

Award: Estrogen and Inflammation in TMD Pain
Principal Investigator: Bereiter, David A
Sponsoring Organization: NIH NIDCR NATL INST OF DENTAL
Award Dates: 1998 - 2008