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J. John Mann, M.D.

J. John Mann, M.D., is The Paul Janssen Professor of Translational Neuroscience (in Psychiatry and in Radiology), the Vice Chairman for Research and Director of Molecular Imaging and Neuropathology Division in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University, and Director of Research and Chief of the Department of Molecular Imaging and Neuropathology at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. He is also Scientific Director of the Kreitchman PET Center at Columbia University Medical Center.

Dr. Mann is trained in psychiatry and internal medicine and also has a doctorate in neurochemistry. His research employs functional brain imaging, neurochemistry, and molecular genetics to probe the causes of depression and suicide. Dr. Mann is the Director of the NIMH Conte Center for the Neuroscience of Mental Disorders, and President of the Society of Biological Psychiatry.

He has published over 400 papers and edited 10 books on the subjects of the biology and treatment of mood disorders, suicidal behavior and other psychiatric disorders. In private practice he specializes in the treatment of mood disorders.

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Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

New York State Psychiatric Institute

Kreitchman PET Center, Columbia University Medical Center

Faculty Profile for J. John Mann, M.D.