Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders (NIMH)
PI: Anil Malhotra, MD
Contact: Pam Derosse (718) 470-8601

Research program evaluating the DNA of individuals, ages 16 to 65, with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.

Genetic Predictors of Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain in Adolescents with Schizophrenia and Schizophrenia Related Disorders
(NARSAD)
PI: Anil Malhotra, MD
Contact: Christoph Correll, MD (718) 470-4636 Before Starting or Switching Medication
Monitoring study evaluating weight gain and metabolic abnormalities in children and adolescents, age 5 to 18, prescribed novel antipsychotic medication (risperidone, olanzapine, clozapine, quetiapine and ziprasione).

COMT VAL 158 Met Polymorphism And Human Cognition
(NIMH)
PI: Anil Malhotra, MD
Contact: Michael Mehler (718) 470-8554
Study aims to identify genetic influences on cognition in healthy individuals.

Branch Chain Amino Acid (Tarvil) & Dopamine Function
(NSLIJ Research Institute Faculty Award)
PI and Contact: Youssef Hassoun, MD (718) 470-4863
Identification of genetic variations of dopamine receptors utilizing branch chain amino acid (tarvil).