MD and PhD scientists conduct research that provides valuable insight into psychiatric disorders and contributes to the reliable evaluation of theories, therapies, and treatments.  Throughout our division, faculty are making vital connections between research and clinical care that improve patient care and impact population health. Our faculty are leading the next level of knowledge in psychiatry. Their incredible breadth and depth of investigation include research across major areas of genetics, public health and prevention, neuroscience, and behavioral medicine.

Kelly Botteron, MD

Kelly Botteron, MD

Trained with Washington University 1991-1993
Professor, Department of Psychiatry (Child)

M. Catalina Camacho, PhD

M. Catalina Camacho, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry (Child)

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M. Rose Donohue, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry (Child)

Robert Fitzgerald, MPH, PhD

Robert Fitzgerald, MPH, PhD

Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry (Child)

Kirsten Gilbert, PhD

Kirsten Gilbert, PhD

Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry (Child)

Laura Hennefield, PhD

Laura Hennefield, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry

Caroline Hoyniak, PhD

Caroline Hoyniak, PhD

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Child)

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Trish Kohl, PhD

Research Director, The Hermann Center
Professor, The Brown School for Public Health

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Rachel Lean, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry (Child)

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Pamela Madden, PhD

Professor, Department of Psychiatry (Child)

Michael Perino, PhD

Michael Perino, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry (Child)

Susan Perlman, PhD

Susan Perlman, PhD

Professor, Department of Psychiatry (Child)

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Rebecca Schwarzlose, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry (Child)

Diana Whalen, PhD

Diana Whalen, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy