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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Dolores Malaspina resides in New York City and continues to be actively involved in research and teaching.
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