McLean Hospital 115 Mill Street Belmont, MA 02478
Phone: 800.333.0338
Research
McLean Hospital maintains the largest neuroscience and psychiatry research program of any private psychiatric hospital in the United States. Each day, we conduct state of the art scientific investigation to maximize discovery and accelerate translation of findings towards achieving prevention and cures for psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases.
Pictured: Shunsuke Takagi, MD, Laboratory for Psychiatric and Molecular Neuroscience
Research Programs
Since 1888, McLean has been dedicated to studying the role of biological factors in mental illness, and today the hospital has over three acres of floor space dedicated to this important research.
Technology in Psychiatry
The McLean Institute for Technology in Psychiatry advances mental health research and clinical care through innovations in digital health technology and informatics.
Clinical Trials
A clinical study involves research using volunteers that is intended to add to medical knowledge. We invite you to participate in our innovative research studies and clinical trials.
Research News
Study Finds Brain Benefits with Medical Marijuana (Boston Magazine)
McLean Hospital Study Finds That Medical Marijuana Use May Improve Cognitive Performance
Biological Imprint of Trauma (U.S. News & World Report)
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Our robust research program is backed by more than $40M in funding from sources including foundations, private contributors, the National Institutes of Health, the US Department of Defense, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
