NOW HIRING - Open-Rank Faculty Cluster Hire in Depression Research
Who We Are
Our institute is dedicated to pioneering advancements in understanding, treating, and preventing depression, a prevalent mental health challenge affecting millions. Under the leadership of Dr. Diego A. Pizzagalli, a distinguished expert in mood disorders, we are committed to fostering a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that spans biology, medicine, engineering, and social sciences. Our mission is to translate scientific breakthroughs into personalized, effective treatments and prevention strategies, enhancing the lives of individuals and communities worldwide. We invite you to join us in this endeavor, as we strive to make significant contributions to mental health research and patient care.
Our Research Focus Areas
Preclinical Models Relevant to Depression
Biomarkers of Depression Risk, Resilience, and Treatment Response
Biomedical Engineering (BME) Solutions to Assess & Treat Depression
Personalized Treatments and Novel Treatment Strategies
Social Determinants of Depression Risk and Maintenance
Prevention Strategies
Depression Across the Lifetime (from Children to Older Adults)
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Institute Leadership
Diego A. Pizzagalli,Ph.D.
Director
dpizzaga@hs.uci.edu
Amy Ruth
Chief Administrative Officer
aruth@uci.edu
280 million
Approximate number of people worldwide (5%) who suffer from depression. [1]
21 million
Number of adults in the U.S. (8.4%) who have experienced a major depressive episode. [2]
10.3%
Prevalence of major depressive episodes among U.S. adult females compared to males (6.2%). [2]
3.7 million
Number of U.S. adolescents aged 12- 17 who had at least one major depressive episode. [2]
700 thousand
Number of suicide deaths every year worldwide. The 4th leading cause of death in 15–29-year-olds.