A wide array of psychiatric and behavioral science research is performed by faculty members. The majority of these research projects are funded by governmental grants, primarily from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation. Projects exploring new psychiatric medications are also supported by major pharmaceutical companies.

The specific research projects in the Department are constantly changing as some projects end and others begin. To locate information about our research, we have listed the general topic areas and the faculty associated with them. Click on the faculty member's name for additional details.

Brain Neurotransmitters and Substance Abuse
Mark Sedler, Nora Volkow

Geriatric Psychiatry
Mark Sedler

Epidemiology of psychosis on Long Island
Evelyn Bromet, Gabrielle Carlson

Psychiatric responses to disaster
Evelyn Bromet

Hyperactivity and aggressive disorders in children
Kenneth Gadow, Joseph Blader, Joyce Sprafkin

Mood disorders in children
Gabrielle Carlson, Deborah Weisbrot

Attachment processes in children
Judith Crowell

Tourette' syndrome
Kenneth Gadow

Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Fred Friedberg

Ambulatory methods for self-report assessment
Arthur Stone, Joseph Schwartz, Leighann Litcher-Kelly

Self-management for Fibromyalgia
Joan Broderick

Circadian rhythms
Larry Morin

Emotional expression of traumatic events
Joan Broderick, Arthur Stone

Cardiovascular responses to workplace stress
Joseph Schwartz

Depression in Primary Care
Steve Cole

Genetics of Alzheimer disease
Dmtry Goldgaber

Molecular biology of Alzheimer's Disease
Wolgang Quitschke

Pain assessment in chronic disease
Arthur Stone, Joan Broderick, Joseph Schwartz

Catatonia
Andrew Francis

Neurotransmitters in psychosis
Rex Wang

Impact of stress on gastrointestinal disease
Leighann Litcher-Kelly

Opportunities to Participate in Research