Scott L. Rauch

Scott L. Rauch
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Amherst College, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Known for	Research in anxiety disorders, neuroimaging
Scientific career
Fields	Psychiatry, Neuroscience
Institutions	McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School

Scott L. Rauch is an American psychiatrist and neuroscientist known for his research in anxiety disorders and neuroimaging. He is the President and Psychiatrist in Chief of McLean Hospital, a leading psychiatric hospital, and a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.

Education

Rauch received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his residency in psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Career

Rauch has held various academic and clinical positions throughout his career. He has been a prominent figure at McLean Hospital, where he has contributed significantly to the understanding and treatment of anxiety disorders through advanced neuroimaging techniques.

Research

Rauch's research primarily focuses on the neurobiological mechanisms underlying anxiety disorders. He has utilized various neuroimaging methods, including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and positron emission tomography (PET), to study brain function in individuals with these conditions.

Contributions

Rauch has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and has been a key figure in advancing the field of psychiatry through his research. His work has helped to elucidate the neural circuits involved in anxiety disorders and has contributed to the development of new treatment approaches.

Affiliations

• McLean Hospital
• Harvard Medical School
• Massachusetts General Hospital

See also

• Anxiety disorders
• Neuroimaging
• Psychiatry
• Neuroscience