Dan J. Stein

Dan J. Stein is a South African psychiatrist and neuroscientist. He is best known for his work on anxiety disorders and mood disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Stein was born and raised in South Africa. He completed his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of the Witwatersrand. He then went on to complete his psychiatry residency and a fellowship in neuroscience at the Columbia University in New York City.

Career[edit | edit source]

Stein is currently a professor of psychiatry and the director of the Anxiety Disorders Program at the University of Cape Town's Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health. He has published extensively in the field of psychiatry, with a particular focus on anxiety disorders and mood disorders. His research has contributed significantly to the understanding and treatment of conditions such as OCD and PTSD.

Research[edit | edit source]

Stein's research focuses on the psychobiology and management of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and substance-use disorders. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of the neurobiology of these disorders, as well as to the development of new treatments.

Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]

Stein has received numerous awards for his work, including the World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry's Award for Excellence in Biological Psychiatry and the South African Medical Research Council's Lifetime Achievement Award.

Publications[edit | edit source]

Stein has authored and co-authored numerous scientific articles and book chapters. He is also the editor of several books on psychiatry and neuroscience.