The Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC) leads groundbreaking research into severe mental illnesses by integrating advanced imaging techniques, innovative clinical trials, and personalized treatment strategies. Utilizing tools such as fMRI, spectroscopy, and diffusion tensor imaging, the center delves into the underlying causes of disorders like schizophrenia. This multidisciplinary approach, which combines pharmacology, genetics, neurophysiology, and behavioral science, provides a comprehensive understanding that drives the development of more effective treatments. Throughout this process, MPRC ensures rigorous ethical standards, with a strong focus on informed consent and participant well-being.
Building on these research foundations, MPRC is committed to transforming scientific discoveries into practical therapies that address the complexities of mental illnesses. Through cutting-edge clinical trials and exploration of biological mechanisms, the center continually refines treatment approaches. Strategic collaborations with leading institutions and the adoption of emerging technologies further empower MPRC to advance patient care and push the boundaries of mental health research, ultimately aiming to improve outcomes and deepen our understanding of psychiatric disorders.
Strategic collaborations with leading institutions and the adoption of emerging technologies further empower MPRC to advance patient care and push the boundaries of mental health research. With deep research collaborations within the University of Maryland, Baltimore ecosystem, including partnerships with the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine and the University of Maryland Medicine Institute for Neuroscience Discovery (UM-MIND), MPRC is uniquely positioned to deepen our understanding of psychiatric disorders and improve mental health outcomes.
Maryland Brain Collection
Managed by MPRC researchers and affiliated with the National Institutes of Health NeuroBioBank, the Maryland Brain Collection is a vital resource for scientists around the world to understand how abnormalities in brain tissue relate to mental illness.
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Schizophrenia Bulletin
MPRC, in partnership with Oxford University Press, publishes the bimonthly publication Schizophrenia Bulletin, which seeks to publish recent developments and empirically based hypotheses regarding the etiology, pathophysiology and treatment of schizophrenia and related disorders.
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Participate in Research
None of the advances in health care would be possible without people willing to volunteer to take part in research studies. Your participation contributes not just to advancing knowledge, but also to improving lives and providing hope.