Research Programs & Labs
Center for Brain Research in Mood Disorders
Multidisciplinary program dedicated to the study and rapid treatment of complex mood and anxiety disorders.
Early Emotional Development Program
Identification and treatment of early onset mental disorders, including depression.
Led by: Joan Luby, MD
Health and Behavior Center
A multi-disciplinary team of clinician-scientists conducting research that addresses key public health priorities such as genomics research and substance use epidemiology and policy.
Led by Laura Bierut, MD and colleagues
Healthy Mind Lab
Helping geriatric patients through a focus on mental and cognitive health through clinical trials of behavioral and medication treatments
Led by: Eric Lenze, MD
Neuroimaging laboratories
The NIL is an interdepartmental, interdisciplinary group dedicated to ground-breaking work in animal models and human cognitive and clinical neuroscience using neuroimaging techniques across the lifespan.
Led by: Tamara Hershey, PhD
Social Development Studies Lab
Studying the genetic and environmental pathways to disorders of social development in childhood, with the goal of devising and implementing the most effective interventions and treatments.
Led by: John Constantino, MD
Taylor Family Institute for Innovative Psychiatric Research
The Institute brings together a broad, innovative network of collaborators dedicated to drug discovery, the development of novel therapeutics, lifestyle interventions and clinical applications to improve the outcomes of individuals with psychiatric illnesses.
Led by: Charles Zorumski, MD, Director; Steven Mennerick, PhD, Scientific Director
Washington Early Recognition Center
Conducts neuroimaging, clinical and epidemiologic research geared towards the early identification and management of psychiatric illnesses, with the goal of reducing their burden on individuals and their families.
Led by: Daniel Mamah, MD, MPE