The global objective of this training program is both to study the mechanism of ECT and develop a research career at the interface of basic/clinical science. To accomplish these goals, the applicant proposes the following training: 1) Clinical training in outpatient psychiatry, 2) Study of animal models and specifically the learned helplessness (LH) model of depression, 3) Graduate level didactic training in neurobiology, 4) Investigation of the effects of electroconvulsive shock on the noradrenergic system and B-receptors in LH animals, 5) Participation in ongoing clinical studies of ECT in humans, 6) Development of a clinical research program based on basic research.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Type
Physician Scientist Award (K11)
Project #
5K11MH000543-04
Application #
3087878
Study Section
(SRC)
Project Start
1984-09-01
Project End
1989-08-31
Budget Start
1987-09-01
Budget End
1988-08-31
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
1987
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
State University New York Stony Brook
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
804878247
City
Stony Brook
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
11794