Training future clinical neuroscientists to improve mental health treatments
Training the next generation of clinical neuroscientists
This study is creating a special training program for psychiatrists and psychologists to help them become researchers who can turn new brain science discoveries into better treatments for mental health issues, so we can improve care for people with serious mental illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10876985 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the shortage of physician scientists in clinical neuroscience, which is crucial for translating recent neuroscience discoveries into effective treatments for serious mental illnesses. The program offers a two to three-year fellowship that provides intensive research training for psychiatrists and PhD psychologists. Trainees will learn to bridge the gap between basic neurobiology and clinical practice, ultimately aiming to develop disease-modifying treatments for psychiatric disorders. By fostering a new generation of clinician-researchers, the program seeks to enhance the understanding and treatment of mental health conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are individuals with serious mental illnesses who may benefit from advancements in treatment developed by newly trained clinician-researchers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not suffering from serious mental illnesses may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and outcomes for patients suffering from serious mental illnesses.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of training clinician-scientists is established, the specific focus on bridging neuroscience and clinical practice is a critical and timely endeavor that has the potential for significant impact.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kahn, Rene S. — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Kahn, Rene S.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.