Research

McLean Hospital maintains the largest neuroscience and psychiatry research program of any private psychiatric hospital in the United States. Investigators are gaining insight into the causes of mental illness and neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders by using cutting-edge approaches and technology to maximize discovery and accelerate translation of findings.

Progress in Psychiatric Research

Discovery & Innovation

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Neuroscience Research

Basic neuroscience focuses on gaining insight into the functions of different parts of the brain, what those parts control, and what can go wrong to produce a mental illness.
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Clinical Research

In order to improve patient care, investigation must include human interaction. Clinical research helps scientists move innovation and discovery from benchtop to bedside.

Pioneering Neuroscience

McLean’s robust research program, with numerous laboratories and more than 400 research scientists and staff, is backed by almost $50 million in funding.

Investigators

Technology in Progress

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The McLean Institute for Technology in Psychiatry advances mental health research and clinical care through collaborative innovations in digital health technology and informatics.

Promise of Tomorrow
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Getting to the Root of Mental Illness

Brain Bank

SPARED Conte Center

NAADM Conte Center

LEAP Center

Volunteer for Research

Volunteers in clinical studies help researchers contribute to advances in research towards finding causes and improving treatment for mental illnesses.

Clinical Trials