Victoria De Leon

Victoria De Leon

Instructor in Psychiatry

Education & Training


  • Master of Science in Clinical Investigation: Washington University in Saint Louis, 2024
  • Postdoctoral Research Training: Washington University in Saint Louis, 2024
  • Residency: Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 2021
  • M.D.: University of Kentucky, 2017

Major Awards


  • TL1 Postdoctoral Research Scholar , Postdoctoral Research funding, 2022-2024

Areas of Clinical Interest


As an inpatient psychiatrist at Washington University, Dr. De Leon manages acutely ill patients on the inpatient units. Her patient care philosophy prioritizes diagnostic precision with appropriate psychopharmacology management to ultimately improve stability and well-being amidst profound mental health crises.

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Research Interests


I am an early career scientist with an interest in advancing our understanding in the etiology and treatment of suicide as well as the role it plays in mood disorders. My work focuses on the use of nitrous oxide for the treatment of suicidal ideation as well as suicide markers in treatment resistant depression.

Recent Publications


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