Dolores Malaspina

Dolores Malaspina
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Harvard University, Columbia University
Known for	Research on schizophrenia and neurodevelopmental disorders
Scientific career
Fields	Psychiatry, Neuroscience
Institutions	New York University School of Medicine

Dolores Malaspina is an American psychiatrist and researcher known for her work in the field of schizophrenia and neurodevelopmental disorders. She is a professor of psychiatry, neuroscience, genetics, and genomics at the New York University School of Medicine.

Early Life and Education

Dolores Malaspina was born in New York City. She completed her undergraduate studies at Harvard University, where she developed an interest in neuroscience. She later earned her medical degree from Columbia University.

Career

Malaspina began her career as a resident in psychiatry at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. She has held various academic and clinical positions, including serving as the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the New York University School of Medicine.

Research

Malaspina's research focuses on the genetic and environmental factors contributing to schizophrenia and other neurodevelopmental disorders. She has published extensively on topics such as the role of paternal age in the risk of schizophrenia, the impact of prenatal factors, and the neurobiological underpinnings of psychiatric disorders.

Contributions

Malaspina has made significant contributions to the understanding of schizophrenia and its etiology. Her work has helped to elucidate the complex interplay between genetic predisposition and environmental influences in the development of psychiatric conditions.

Awards and Honors

Throughout her career, Malaspina has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to psychiatry and neuroscience. She is recognized as a leading expert in her field and has been invited to speak at various national and international conferences.

Personal Life

Dolores Malaspina resides in New York City and continues to be actively involved in research and teaching.

See Also

• Schizophrenia
• Neurodevelopmental disorders
• New York University School of Medicine
• Psychiatry