David Bereiter, PhD
Titles
Education
Post-doctoral, University of Geneva
Major: Neuroendocrinology
PhD, University of Illinois
Major: Physiology
BS, University of Illinois
Major: Physiology
Fellowships
Biography
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.
Grants and Patents
Selected Grants
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