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These pages provide the telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of key NIMH Program Staff, each of whom are responsible for an area of extramural science. These are the staff to contact regarding questions on submitting grant applications and funding opportunities at NIMH.

Also shown are the Extramural Program Titles, a short description, and Program Class Codes (PCC). PCCs are used to identify the extramural programs in NIH computer system records and on various printouts, such as summary statements.

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The following are the full titles with corresponding acronyms for NIMH's extramural research groups as of 10/01/2004:

Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science

Division of Adult Translational Research and Treatment Development

Division of Pediatric Translational Research and Treatment Development

Division of AIDS and Health Behavior Research

Division of Services and Intervention Research

Office for Special Populations

Office on Neuroinformatics

Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science (DNBBS)
72-NB	Behavioral Science and Integrative Neuroscience Research Branch
The Branch supports innovative research - including empirical, theoretical and modeling approaches - on cognitive, affective, social, motivational, and regulatory systems and their development across the lifespan in humans, in non-human primates, and in other animals. Relevant reduced and model systems approaches are also supported. Interdisciplinary research that investigates the linkages across levels of behavioral and neural organization is especially encouraged.
	Kevin J. Quinn, Behavioral Science and Integrative Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7168/MSC 9637 301-443-1576, kquinn@mail.nih.gov
72-NBC	Cognitive Science Program
The Program supports research on the fundamental principles and mechanisms of cognition in humans and animals at the behavioral and psychological levels. Topic areas include higher-level perception, action planning and monitoring, attention, conditioning, learning, memory, knowledge, reasoning, decision-making, and executive function.
	Howard S. Kurtzman, Behavioral Science and Integrative Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7217/MSC 9651 301-443-9400, kurtzman@helix.nih.gov
72-NBN	Neural Bases of Cognition Program
The Program supports research on the brain mechanisms underlying cognition from the behavioral, systems, and cellular perspectives in humans and animals. Areas of interest include the neural bases of learning, memory, emotion, attention, intention, cognitive control, and decision-making processes.
	Kathleen C. Anderson, Behavioral Science and Integrative Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7172/MSC 9637 301-443-1576, kanders1@mail.nih.gov
72-NBR	Circadian Rhythms, Sleep, and Regulation of Behavior Program
The Program supports research in humans and animals on the fundamental principles and mechanisms of bio-behavioral regulation, including the development and organization of neural and endocrine pathways leading to the expression of behavior. Specific topic areas include the basic processes, development, and regulation of motivation, sleep, feeding, play and aggression.
	Israel I Lederhendler, Behavioral Science and Integrative Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7169/MSC 9637 301-443-1576, ilederhe@mail.nih.gov
72-NBS	Affect and Social Behavior Program
The Program supports behavioral science and systems neuroscience research on the fundamental principles and mechanisms of affect, social behavior, and social cognition in humans and animals. Topic areas include the basic processes, development, and regulation of emotion, mood, agonistic and affiliative behaviors, and social communication.
	Kevin J. Quinn, Behavioral Science and Integrative Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7168/MSC 9637 301-443-1576, kquinn@mail.nih.gov
72-NBT	Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience Program
The Program supports research on the development and application of realistic models for the analysis and understanding of brain function. Project areas include empirical and theoretical studies of self-organizing behavior in neuronal systems, mathematical approaches to modeling non-stationary neuronal processes, functional imaging of dynamical processes, and the modeling of all levels of neuronal processing, from single cell activity to complex behaviors.
	Dennis L. Glanzman, Behavioral Science and Integrative Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7171/MSC 9637 301-443-1576, dglanzma@mail.nih.gov
73-MC	Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic Neuroscience Research Branch
This Branch plans, supports, and administers programs of research to elucidate the genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms underlying brain development, neuronal signaling, synaptic plasticity, circadian rhythmicity, and the influence of hormones and immune molecules on brain function. Other supported activities are drug discovery, identification of novel drug targets, development of functional imaging ligands, development of imaging probes as potential biomarkers, testing of models for assessing novel therapeutics, and studies of mechanisms of action of therapeutics in animals and humans.
	Linda S. Brady, Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7185/MSC 9641 301-443-5288, lbrady@mail.nih.gov
73-MCD	Developmental Neurobiology Program
This program supports fundamental research on the mechanisms of nervous system development, with emphasis on cortical and subcortical circuitry that is affected in mood, emotion, cognition, and in mental illness. This program is founded upon substantial evidence that subtle alterations in neural circuitry during critical periods in brain development underlie the etiologies of several neuropsychiatric disorders.
	Beth-Anne Sieber, Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7186/MSC 9641 (301) 443-5288, bsieber@mail.nih.gov
73-MCG	Functional Neurogenomics Program
The program supports research on the elucidation of gene function and gene regulatory mechanisms in vertebrate and invertebrate model organisms relevant to understanding the genomics components of neuronal development, signal transduction, synaptic plasticity, circadian rhythmicity, drug discovery, and the mechanism of action of therapeutics. Research supported by this program includes studies of DNA regulatory mechanisms; studies of the effects of changes in RNA processing and expression; and investigation of translational processes and molecular mediators responsible for functional changes within specific populations of brain cells.
	Linda S. Brady, Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7185/MSC 9641 301-443-5288, lbrady@mail.nih.gov
73-MCI	Neuroendocrinology and Neuroimmunology Program
The Neuroendocrinology Program supports basic neuroscience research to elucidate the cellular and molecular mechanisms whereby hormones and hormone receptors modulate signaling within brain circuits relevant to mood, cognition, and motivation. This includes studies of hypothalamic hormones, neurosteroids, corticosteroids, thyroid hormones, and gonadal steroids acting through nuclear and membrane receptors in brain and the role of nuclear accessory proteins as mediators of these responses in the intact central nervous system and in models of brain hormone action.
	Lois M. Winsky, Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7184/MSC 9641 301-443-5288, lwinsky@mail.nih.gov
73-MCM	Molecular Pharmacology Research Program
This program supports research aimed at characterizing the molecular properties of novel pharmacological research tools for the study of cells and molecular imaging. Supported research includes studies on the design, synthesis, and characterization of target-selective ligands, the identification and characterization of compounds derived from natural products, molecular modeling and computational chemistry, the isolation and characterization of endogenous ligands, and the development and evaluation of novel chemical delivery systems.
	Linda S. Brady, Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7185/MSC 9641 301-443-5288, lbrady@mail.nih.gov
73-MCN	Neuropharmacology and Drug Discovery Program
This program supports research aimed at understanding the mechanisms of action of psychotherapeutic agents; identifying novel targets for therapeutic intervention; designing and developing novel research tools (PET, SPECT, and fMRI imaging ligands); developing therapeutic agents for basic and clinical studies and for the treatment of mental disorders. Supported research includes studies of molecular pharmacology and regulation and the structural chemistry of CNS receptors, transporters, ion channels, neuropeptides, and neuromodulators; investigations into sites and mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions, and effects of psychoactive agents in the brain and other biological systems; and studies on the action of chronic psychoactive drugs on gene expression and function.
	Linda S. Brady, Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7185/MSC 9641 301-443-5288, lbrady@mail.nih.gov
73-MCP	Psychopharmacology Program
This program supports interdisciplinary neuroscience research aimed at identifying molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the behavioral actions of psychoactive drugs. The program focuses on identifying novel targets (genes, molecules) for therapeutic intervention in mental disorders using appropriate models and measures relevant to neuropsychiatric disorders.
	Lois M. Winsky, Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7184/MSC 9641 301-443-5288, lwinsky@mail.nih.gov
73-MCR	Clinical Therapeutics Program
The Program supports research to understand the pharmacologic actions of therapeutic drugs and other treatments at the molecular and cellular level. The program also supports the National Cooperative Drug Discovery Groups for the Treatment of Mood Disorders (NCDDG-MD).
	Linda S. Brady, Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7185/MSC 9641 301-443-5288, lbrady@mail.nih.gov
73-MCRM	Roadmap - Molecular Libraries and Imaging Program
The program provides infrastructure support and coordination for the NIH Roadmap Molecular Libraries Screening Centers Network and for related technology development projects. The program supports research on biological assay implementation, high throughput screening (HTS) to identify active compounds, synthetic chemistry and probe development, and informatics.
	Ingrid Y Li, Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7189/MSC 9641 301-443-5288, ili1@mail.nih.gov
73-MCT	Signal Transduction Program
This program supports fundamental research on the molecular and cellular substrates of neuronal signaling, the factors that influence the signaling process, and the mechanisms that underlie changes in signaling strength. Research supported by this program include studies of neurotransmitters, signaling cascades, and second messengers systems; studies of compartmentalization, targeting, and trafficking of signaling molecules; studies of pre- and post-synaptic proteins, neurotransmitter transporters, ion channels, and ion pumps; and studies of synaptic growth and synaptic plasticity.
	Chiiko Asanuma, Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7183/MSC 9641 301-443-5288, cs2j@nih.gov
7G-GR	Office of Human Genetics and Genomic Resources
The Office of Human Genetics & Genomic Resources supports research on the identification, localization, function, and expression patterns of genes that produce susceptibility to mental disorders (including autism and autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder or other related mood disorders, recurrent early-onset depression and other depressive disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder or other anxiety disorders, panic disorder, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and Tourette syndrome). Research projects supported by the Office use the following tools, technologies, and methods: DNA and cDNA arrays, gene chips, protein chips, gene expression neuroinformatics, functional genomics, mutation detection, positional cloning, genomic scans, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), imprinting, fine mapping, unstable expanding repeats, gene therapy, linkage analysis, candidate gene approaches, linkage disequilibrium, haplotype analysis, and direct and indirect association analysis.
	Steven O. Moldin, Office of Human Genetics and Genomic Resources Program Neuroscience Center/Room 7189/MSC 9643 301-443-9869, smoldin@mail.nih.gov
7G-GRM	Genetic Basis of Mental Disorders Program
Topics of interest to this program include the identification, localization, function, and expression patterns of genes that produce susceptibility to mental disorders (including autism and autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder or other related mood disorders, recurrent early-onset depression and other depressive disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder or other anxiety disorders, panic disorder, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and Tourette syndrome).
	Thomas Lehner, Office of Human Genetics and Genomic Resources Program Neuroscience Center/Room 7190/MSC 9643 301-443-9869, tlehner@mail.nih.gov
7G-GRR	Human Genetics Initiative and Genomics Resources Program
Topics of interest to this program include the development and distribution of genomic resources (such as DNA and cDNA arrays, gene chips, and gene expression neuroinformatics tools). Other areas of interest are genomic resources for use in human and animal studies, including genome-wide projects that generate structural genetic data (such as ESTs, SNPs), cDNA clones, mutant mice, and gene expression maps.
	Mary E. Farmer, Office of Human Genetics and Genomic Resources Program Neuroscience Center/Room 7191/MSC 9643 301-443-9869, mfarmer@nih.gov
7K-TG	Office of Research Training and Career Development
The Research Training and Career Development Office supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. The Office thus supports research training and early career development in basic neuroscience and basic behavioral science.
	Nancy L Desmond, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7197/MSC 9645 301-443-3563, ndesmond@mail.nih.gov
7K-TGGR	Training - Human Genetics and Genomic Resources Research
The Research Training and Career Development Office supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports training in Human Genetics and Genomic Resources Research.
	Nancy L Desmond, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7197/MSC 9645 301-443-3563, ndesmond@mail.nih.gov
7K-TGGRF	Fellowships - Human Genetics and Genomic Resources
The Research Training and Career Development Office supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports fellowships in Human Genetics and Genomic Resources Research.
	Mary F. Curvey, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7213/MSC 9647 301-443-3107, mcurvey@mail.nih.gov
7K-TGMC	Training - Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic Neuroscience Research
The Research Training and Career Development Office supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports training in Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic Neuroscience Research.
	Nancy L Desmond, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7197/MSC 9645 301-443-3563, ndesmond@mail.nih.gov
7K-TGMCF	Fellowships - Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic Neuroscience
The Research Training and Career Development Office supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports fellowships in Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic Neuroscience Research.
	Mary F. Curvey, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7213/MSC 9647 301-443-3107, mcurvey@mail.nih.gov
7K-TGNB	Training - Behavioral Science and Integrative Neuroscience Research
The Research Training and Career Development Office supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports training in Behavioral Science and Integrative Research.
	Nancy L Desmond, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7197/MSC 9645 301-443-3563, ndesmond@mail.nih.gov
7K-TGNBF	Fellowships - Behavioral Science and Integrative Neuroscience Research
The Research Training and Career Development Office supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports fellowships in Behavioral Science and Integrative Neuroscience Research.
	Mary F. Curvey, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7213/MSC 9647 301-443-3107, mcurvey@mail.nih.gov
7K-TGRM	Roadmap - Interdisciplinary Health Research Training: Behavior, Environment and Biology
The Research Training and Career Development Office supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports Roadmap - Interdisciplinary Health Research Training: Behavior, Environment & Biology.
	Nancy L Desmond, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7197/MSC 9645 301-443-3563, ndesmond@mail.nih.gov
7K-TGTT	Training - Interdisciplinary Research and Scientific Technology Research
The Research Training and Career Development Office supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports training in Interdisciplinary Research and Scientific Technology Research.
	Nancy L Desmond, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7197/MSC 9645 301-443-3563, ndesmond@mail.nih.gov
7K-TGTTF	Fellowships - Interdisciplinary Research and Scientific Technology Research
The Research Training and Career Development Office supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports fellowships in Interdisciplinary Research and Scientific Technology Research.
	Mary F. Curvey, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7213/MSC 9647 301-443-3107, mcurvey@mail.nih.gov
7T-TT	Office of Interdisciplinary Research and Scientific Technology
This Office supports interdisciplinary research centers that span and integrate different aspects of basic brain research fundamental to the mission of the NIMH. The Office also supports interdisciplinary research and the development of scientific technologies related to brain and behavioral research, including software (such as informatics tools and resources), hardware (such as devices and instrumentation), and wetware (such as novel genetic methods or bioactive and molecular imaging agents).
	Michael F. Huerta, Office of Interdisciplinary Research and Scientific Technology Neuroscience Center/Room 7202/MSC 9645 301-443-3563, mhuerta@helix.nih.gov
7T-TTB	Small Business Innovation Research Program
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (TT-B) supports research and development by small businesses of innovative technologies that have the potential to succeed commercially or provide significant societal benefit.
	Margaret C. Grabb, Office of Interdisciplinary Research and Scientific Technology Neuroscience Center/Room 7201/MSC 9645 301-443-3563, mgrabb@mail.nih.gov
7T-TTC	Basic Neuroscience Centers Program
All areas of basic neuroscience and behavioral science relevant to the NIMH mission are appropriate for support under the Basic Neuroscience Centers Program. The Basic Neuroscience Centers Program supports hypothesis-driven research centers.
	Laurie S. Nadler, Office of Interdisciplinary Research and Scientific Technology Neuroscience Center/Room 7194/MSC 9645 301-443-3563, lnadler@mail.nih.gov
7T-TTN	Neurotechnology Program
The Neurotechnology Program supports basic and applied research and the development of new technologies and approaches for studying the brain and behavior. These include software (such as informatics tools and resources, tools for analyzing data, etc.), hardware (including the development of instrumentation and devices), and wetware (such as using iRNAs and other bioactive agents as research tools or molecular imaging agents or genetic approaches to labeling neural circuits or modifying circuit functions).
	Michael F. Huerta, Office of Interdisciplinary Research and Scientific Technology Neuroscience Center/Room 7202/MSC 9645 301-443-3563, mhuerta@helix.nih.gov
7T-TTT	Small Business Technology Transfer Program
Like the SBIR Program, the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (TT-T) supports research and development by small businesses of innovative technologies that have the potential to succeed commercially or provide significant societal benefit. However, STTR also requires academic research involvement.
	Margaret C. Grabb, Office of Interdisciplinary Research and Scientific Technology Neuroscience Center/Room 7201/MSC 9645 301-443-3563, mgrabb@mail.nih.gov
Division of Adult Translational Research and Treatment Development (DATR)
A2-AI	Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Intervention Research Branch
This Branch supports research on the foundations of psychopathology and its associated disability. The Branch promotes translational research that is directed toward an understanding of how the development, onset, and course of adult psychopathology may be studied in terms of dysfunction in fundamental biobehavioral mechanisms such as emotion, cognition, motivational processes, and interpersonal relationships.
	Bruce N. Cuthbert, Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6184/MSC 9625 301-443-3728, bcuthber@mail.nih.gov
A2-AIA	Affective Processes and Anxiety Disorders Research Program
This program supports translational research on the etiology and course of anxiety disorders, including research aimed at an improved understanding of the similarities and differences in psychopathology among different anxiety disorders. It also encourages research on emergent preventive and treatment interventions.
	Michael J. Kozak, Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6138/MSC 9608 301-443-6471, kozakm@mail.nih.gov
A2-AID	Mood, Sleep, and Eating Disorders Research Program
This program supports research on the etiology, core features, longitudinal course, and assessment of mood, sleep, and eating disorders. It also supports studies focusing on the elucidation of risk factors for the onset or recurrence of psychopathology.
	Regina Dolan-Sewell, Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6183/MSC 9625 301-443-3728, rdolan@mail.nih.gov
A2-AIE	Psychopathology Risk and Protective Factors Research Program
This program supports research on the determinants and distributions of mental disorders in the population. To that end it supports research on the etiology of psychiatric disorders and the identification of risk and protective factors that precede the onset of mental illness; on the development of empirically based prevention and intervention strategies based on risk factor research; on the development of standardized assessments of psychiatric disorders, endophenotypes, and environmental factors; and on estimations of the prevalence and impact of psychiatric disorders in the general population.
	Lisa J. Colpe, Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6182/MSC 9625 301-443-3944, lcolpe@mail.nih.gov
A2-AII	Psychopathology, Behavioral Dysregulation, and Measurement Development Research Program
This program supports research on phenotypic structures that underlie psychopathology and contribute directly to mental disorders and impaired functioning, and on the development of interventions to change or moderate these structures; on the dysregulated behavioral and emotional processes that comprise the psychopathology of personality disorders, and related intervention development studies grounded in findings from psychopathology research; and on the development of statistical methodologies and state-of-the-art measures (using modern psychometrics) for psychopathology constructs, disorders, symptoms, and moderators and mediators of intervention.
	James P. Breiling, Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6179/MSC 9625 301-443-3527, jbreilin@nih.gov
A2-AIR	Psychosocial Intervention Efficacy Research Program
This program supports trials to evaluate the efficacy of psychosocial preventive and treatment interventions across all areas of adult mental disorders, including studies of established psychosocial interventions that are being applied to a different disorder for which efficacy has not yet been demonstrated. Studies which incorporate measures to study mechanisms of therapeutic change (psychosocial or biological), predictors of outcome, and multi-modal assessment of treatment outcome are particularly encouraged.
	Michael J. Kozak, Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6138/MSC 9608 301-443-6471, kozakm@mail.nih.gov
A2-AISZ	Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders Research Program
This program supports research into the origins, onset, course, and outcome of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and such related conditions as schizotypal and schizoid personality disorders. The goals of the program are to discover mechanisms that transform vulnerability characteristics into active illness; to identify valid markers of illness onset; to develop psychometrically sound methods for assessing the cognitive, affective, and behavioral response systems believed to underpin clinical symptoms and functional impairments; and ultimately to channel scientific findings from each of these areas into the development of effective methods of mental illness prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
	Robert Heinssen, Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6181/MSC 9625 301-435-0371, rheinsse@mail.nih.gov
A3-NS	Clinical Neuroscience Research Branch
The Clinical Neuroscience Research Branch supports programs of research, research training, and resource development aimed at understanding the neural basis of mental disorders. Specifically supported are human and animal studies on the molecular, cellular, and systems level of brain function designed to elucidate the pathophysiology of mental disease and to translate these findings to clinical diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.
	Steven J. Zalcman, Clinical Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7177/MSC 9639 301-443-1692, szalcman@mail.nih.gov
A3-NSC	Clinical Neuroscience Centers Program
This program supports translational research centers that seek to promote bi-directional scientific translation from the bench to bedside and back; it aims to promote novel scientific discovery and cross-pollination of ideas and disciplines through a program of centers, each of which has a narrow, mechanistic, hypothesis-driven focus and consists of a series of multidisciplinary, interdependent projects seeking to elucidate the etiology, pathophysiology, and pathogenesis of a major mental disorder(s). The feasibility of establishing a network of these centers—to accelerate the pace of discovery—is currently being evaluated.
	Steven J. Zalcman, Clinical Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7177/MSC 9639 301-443-1692, szalcman@mail.nih.gov
A3-NSM	Molecular and Cellular Psychopathology Program
This program supports research seeking to understand the neuroscience of psychopathology at a molecular and/or cellular level; its goal is to reveal how direct and/or indirect alterations of molecular pathways (resulting in abnormal signal transduction, neural/synaptic plasticity, development, hormonal and homeostatic regulation, etc.) lead to symptoms or symptom complexes that are characteristic of mental disorders. Appropriate applications may employ tissue culture, animal models, electrophysiology, neurochemistry, neuroendocrinology, genetic approaches, studies of human postmortem tissue, and/or neuroimaging to elucidate the neural systems involved in major mental illnesses, personality disorders, or abnormal behaviors.
	Douglas L. Meinecke, Clinical Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7179/MSC 9641 301-443-1692, dmeineck@mail.nih.gov
A3-NSS	Neural Systems Psychopathology Program
This program supports research that seeks to understand the neuroscience of psychopathology at a systems level; it focuses on how the integration of multiple neural signals, circuits and/or structures lead to symptoms or symptom complexes that are characteristic of mental disorders. Appropriate applications may employ animal models, neuroimaging, electrophysiology, neurochemistry, neuroendocrinology, and/or genetic approaches to elucidate the neural systems involved in major mental illnesses, personality disorders, or abnormal behaviors.
	Debra J. Babcock, Clinical Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7178/MSC 9639 301-443-1692, dbabcock@mail.nih.gov
A4-GP	Geriatrics Research Branch
The Geriatrics Research Branch supports programs of research, research training, and resource development in the etiology and pathophysiology of mental disorders of late life, the treatment and recovery of persons with these disorders, and the prevention of these disorders and their consequences. The program encourages collaborative multidisciplinary research programs using the tools of molecular neuroscience, cognitive sciences, and social and behavioral sciences to facilitate the translation of basic science and preclinical research to clinical research.
	Barry D. Lebowitz, Geriatrics Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-1185, blebowit@nih.gov
A4-GPB	Geriatric Translational Behavioral Science Program
This program supports studies of risk factors, presentation, course, and outcome of late-life mental disorders using tools of the basic and translational social and behavioral sciences and clinical geropsychology; it supports use of these tools as correlates, modifiers, mediators, and predictors of treatment response variability.
	George T. Niederehe, Geriatrics Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-1185, gniedere@nih.gov
A4-GPC	Geriatric Research Resources Office
This Office supports special projects and mechanisms to enhance research on late-life mental disorders, including research centers, research workshops and conferences, and coordinating centers for multi-site studies.
	Barry D. Lebowitz, Geriatrics Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-1185, blebowit@nih.gov
A4-GPM	Geriatric Multi-Modality Intervention Program
This program supports experimental and observational studies of the development and testing of strategies combining pharmacologic or somatic interventions with behavioral or psychosocial interventions for the treatment, prevention, or rehabilitation of the mental disorders of late life. Protocols include combination, augmentation, sequential, and switching strategies.
	Barry D. Lebowitz, Geriatrics Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-1185, blebowit@nih.gov
A4-GPS	Geriatric Psychosocial Treatment Intervention Program
This program supports experimental and observational studies of the development and testing of behavioral and psychosocial interventions for the treatment, prevention, or rehabilitation of the mental disorders of late life. Acute, continuation, and maintenance approaches are evaluated.
	George T. Niederehe, Geriatrics Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-1185, gniedere@nih.gov
A4-GPT	Geriatric Translational Neuroscience Program
This program supports studies of risk factors, presentation, course, and outcome of late-life mental disorders using tools of the basic and translational neurosciences and cognitive sciences. It supports use of these tools as correlates, modifiers, mediators, and predictors of treatment response variability.
	Jovier D Evans, Geriatrics Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-1185, jevans1@mail.nih.gov
A4-GPX	Geriatric Pharmacologic Intervention Program
This program supports experimental and observational studies of the development and testing of pharmacologic and somatic interventions for the treatment, prevention, or recovery from the mental disorders of late life. Acute, continuation, and maintenance approaches are evaluated.
	Jovier D Evans, Geriatrics Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-1185, jevans1@mail.nih.gov
A5-ET	Experimental Therapeutics Branch
The Experimental Therapeutics Branch supports multidisciplinary programs of research, research training, and resource development on: novel pharmacological approaches to the treatment of mental disorders; the evaluation of existing treatments for new clinical indications; the validation and assessment of the clinical utility of putative biomarkers of disease presence or extent in the context of treatment trials; studies designed to clarify the mechanisms and define predictors of both therapeutic treatment response and side effects of psychotropic medications; and the development and testing of novel somatic treatments. The Branch supports cross-institute activities to identify specific bottlenecks in the development of novel treatments for mental disorders and collaborates with academic, industry, and regulatory agencies to develop programmatic approaches to hasten the availability of better treatments to reduce the burden of mental illness.
	Debra J. Babcock, Clinical Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7178/MSC 9639 301-443-1692, dbabcock@mail.nih.gov
A5-ETMA	Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment Developmental Program
This program supports studies of novel psychopharmacological and somatic approaches to alleviating the full range of symptoms associated with mood and anxiety disorders, including affective spectrum conditions, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorders, and other psychiatric conditions. The program also supports studies that integrate investigations of the mechanism of treatment response with efficacy of treatments, and studies designed to develop biomarkers and other predictors of treatment response for these conditions.
	Debra J. Babcock, Clinical Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7178/MSC 9639 301-443-1692, dbabcock@mail.nih.gov
A5-ETPD	Psychotic Disorders Treatment Development Program
This program supports studies of novel psychopharmacological and somatic approaches to alleviating the full spectrum of symptom domains found in patients with schizophrenia and schizophrenia spectrum disorders, including positive symptoms, deficit symptoms, disorganization, and cognitive deficits associated with these conditions. The program also supports studies that integrate investigations of the mechanisms of treatment response with efficacy of treatments, and studies designed to develop biomarkers and other predictors of treatment response for these conditions.
	Debra J. Babcock, Clinical Neuroscience Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7178/MSC 9639 301-443-1692, dbabcock@mail.nih.gov
A5-ETSE	Side Effects of Psychiatric Therapeutics Program
This program supports research to elucidate the biomedical and psychosocial risk factors for the development of treatment-emergent side effects of psychiatric therapeutics, and to develop interventions to predict, prevent and/or mitigate these side effects.
	Mark Chavez, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 301-443-8942, mchavez1@mail.nih.gov
AD-TS	Traumatic Stress Disorders Research Program
The Traumatic Stress Disorders Research Program is the NIMH point of contact for disaster/terrorism/biodefense related research. The program supports research on biopsychosocial risk/protective factors for psychopathology after traumatic events and the development of interventions for PTSD in adults; and research spanning and integrating basic science, clinical practice and health care system factors regarding mass trauma and violence (e.g., war, terrorism, natural and technological disaster), including interventions and service delivery targeting an array of relevant mental health concerns (distress, disorder, functional sequelae) in children, adolescents, and adults.
	Farris K. Tuma, Traumatic Stress Disorders Research Program Neuroscience Center/Room 6200/MSC 9617 301-443-5944, ftuma@nih.gov
AK-TN	Research Training and Career Development Program
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator levels of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. These include adult psychopathology and psychosocial interventions, clinical neuroscience, geriatrics, translational research focusing on adults, and experimental therapeutics and treatment mechanisms related to mental illness.
	Mark Chavez, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 301-443-8942, mchavez1@mail.nih.gov
AK-TNAI1	Training-Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Intervention Research
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator levels of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports training in Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Intervention Research.
	Mark Chavez, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 301-443-8942, mchavez1@mail.nih.gov
AK-TNAI2	Training-Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Intervention Research
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator levels of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports training in Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Intervention Research
	Debra K. Wynne, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7195/MSC 9645 301-443-3563, dwynne1@nih.gov
AK-TNAIF	Fellowships-Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Intervention Research
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator levels of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports fellowships in Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Intervention Research.
	Fred Altman, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 6220/MSC 9621 301-443-8962, faltman@nih.gov
AK-TNET1	Training - Experimental Therapeutics
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator levels of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports training in Experimental Therapeutics.
	Mark Chavez, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 301-443-8942, mchavez1@mail.nih.gov
AK-TNET2	Training - Experimental Therapeutics
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator levels of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports training in Experimental Therapeutics.
	Debra K. Wynne, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7195/MSC 9645 301-443-3563, dwynne1@nih.gov
AK-TNETF	Fellowships - Experimental Therapeutics
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator levels of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports fellowships in Experimental Therapeutics.
	Fred Altman, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 6220/MSC 9621 301-443-8962, faltman@nih.gov
AK-TNGP1	Training - Geriatrics Research
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator levels of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports training in Geriatrics Research.
	Mark Chavez, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 301-443-8942, mchavez1@mail.nih.gov
AK-TNGP2	Training -Geriatrics Research
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator levels of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports training in Geriatrics Research.
	Debra K. Wynne, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7195/MSC 9645 301-443-3563, dwynne1@nih.gov
AK-TNGPF	Fellowships - Geriatrics Research
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator levels of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports fellowships in Geriatrics Research.
	Fred Altman, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 6220/MSC 9621 301-443-8962, faltman@nih.gov
AK-TNNS1	Training - Clinical Neuroscience Research
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator levels of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports training in Clinical Neuroscience Research.
	Mark Chavez, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 301-443-8942, mchavez1@mail.nih.gov
AK-TNNS2	Training - Clinical Neuroscience Research
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator levels of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports training in Clinical Neuroscience Research.
	Debra K. Wynne, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7195/MSC 9645 301-443-3563, dwynne1@nih.gov
AK-TNNSF	Fellowships - Clinical Neuroscience Research
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator levels of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports fellowships in Clinical Neuroscience Research.
	Fred Altman, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 6220/MSC 9621 301-443-8962, faltman@nih.gov
AK-TNTS	Training - Traumatic Stress Disorders Research
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator levels of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports training in Traumatic Stress Disorders Research.
	Mark Chavez, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 301-443-8942, mchavez1@mail.nih.gov
AK-TNTSF	Fellowships - Traumatic Stress Disorders Research
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator levels of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports fellowships in Traumatic Stress Disorders Research.
	Fred Altman, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 6220/MSC 9621 301-443-8962, faltman@nih.gov
AT-BI	Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Program
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program supports research and development by small businesses of innovative technologies that have the potential to succeed commercially or to provide significant societal benefits. The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program has the same objectives but requires academic research involvement.
	Louis H. Steinberg, Center for Mental Health Research on AIDS Neuroscience Center/Room 6201/MSC 9619 301-443-6100, lsteinbe@nih.gov
Division of Pediatric Translational Research and Treatment Development (DPTR)
B2-ND	Neurodevelopmental Disorders Branch
The Neurodevelopmental Disorders Branch supports research leading to a fuller understanding of childhood psychiatric disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and autistic spectrum disorders, as well as development of more efficacious prevention and treatment strategies for these disorders. Also supported is research on human neurodevelopment and on basic biobehavioral processes involved in these disorders, such as attentional and perceptual processing, executive function, inhibitory controls (e.g., sensory gating), social cognition and communication, and affiliative behaviors.
	Ann Wagner, Neurodevelopmental Disorders Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7149/MSC 9633 301-443-4283, awagner@mail.nih.gov
B2-NDA	Social Behavior and Autism Program
This program supports investigations of the causes, neurobiology, behavioral phenotypes, and effective treatments for autism, autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) and other disorders within the category of Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). It also supports basic research on related cognitive and biobehavioral processes such as social cognition, affiliative behaviors, and communication.
	Ann Wagner, Neurodevelopmental Disorders Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7149/MSC 9633 301-443-4283, awagner@mail.nih.gov
B2-NDH	Executive Control and ADHD Program
This program supports research of the causes, neurobiology, phenotypes, and efficacious treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and related disorders. It also supports basic research on related cognitive and biobehavioral processes such as executive functions, attentional processing, and sensory gating.
	Judith M. Rumsey, Neurodevelopmental Disorders Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7175/MSC 9639 301-443-9264, jrumsey@mail.nih.gov
B2-NDN	Neurodevelopment and Neuroimaging Program
Pediatric neuroimaging is an important approach to understanding the etiology and pathophysiology of childhood psychopathology, as well as determining mechanisms of treatment response. This program supports the development of new methodologies and applications of neuroimaging to childhood disorders.
	Judith M. Rumsey, Neurodevelopmental Disorders Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7175/MSC 9639 301-443-9264, jrumsey@mail.nih.gov
B2-NDO	Compulsive and Repetitive Behaviors Program
This program supports basic and disorder-focused research relating to inhibitory controls, repetitive behaviors, memory and impulse control. Research studies that lead to a fuller understanding of Tourette syndrome (TS), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and impulse control disorders (such as trichotillomania) are supported in this program. Research on the causes, neurobiology, behavioral phenotypes and efficacious treatments are of interest.
	Audrey E. Thurm, Neurodevelopmental Disorders Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7203/MSC 9645 301-443-3563, athurm@mail.nih.gov
B2-NDS	Psychotic Disorders Program
This program supports research leading to a fuller understanding of the causes, neurobiology, phenotypes, and effective treatments for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
	Ann Wagner, Neurodevelopmental Disorders Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7149/MSC 9633 301-443-4283, awagner@mail.nih.gov
B3-PD	Psychosocial Stress and Related Disorders Branch
The Psychosocial Stress and Related Disorders Branch supports research leading to a fuller understanding of pathological conditions in childhood and adolescence such as oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorders, and pathological shyness, as well as development of more efficacious prevention and treatment strategies. Also supported is research on aggression, fear, inhibitory controls, learning, memory, and caregiver-child relationships, and studies of the effects of acute and chronic stress, that have implications for risk or resilience, susceptibility to disorders, or strategies for preventing or treating disorders.
	Eve K. Moscicki, Psychosocial Stress and Related Disorders Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7167/MSC 9630 301-443-3775, em15y@.nih.gov
B3-PDB	Program on Biomarkers and Gene-Environment Interactions
The primary aim of this program is to identify genetic, biological and environmental factors that confer vulnerability to, or protection from, psychopathology. Studies of gene-environment interactions are of particular interest.
	Eve K. Moscicki, Psychosocial Stress and Related Disorders Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7167/MSC 9630 301-443-3775, em15y@.nih.gov
B3-PDC	Disruptive Behavior Program
This program supports research on the etiology, diagnosis, assessment, prevention, and treatment of problematic aggression, antisocial behavior, and other externalizing behavior problems, including oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder.
	LeShawndra N. Price, Psychosocial Stress and Related Disorders Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6200/MSC 9617 301-443-5944, lprice@mail.nih.gov
B3-PDE	Epidemiology and Risk Factors Program
This program funds studies of: population and clinical epidemiology and comorbidity of mental disorders in children and adolescents; psychological, genetic, and environmental risk and protective factors and processes, and how these interact in the development of psychopathology; and the sequencing and temporal potency of risk factors that affect the development of mental disorders or resilience.
	Karen H. Bourdon, Psychosocial Stress and Related Disorders Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6198/MSC 9617 301-443-5944, kbourdon@nih.gov
B3-PDS	Stress and Trauma Program
This program focuses on psychosocial and neurobehavioral components of stress responses, on interpersonal violence and traumatic stress as risk factors for psychopathology, and on studies of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents. This encompasses research on the aftermath of personal trauma (such as rape or sexual assault, and physical assault) and witnessed violence, including exposure to community violence and school violence or bullying.
	LeShawndra N. Price, Psychosocial Stress and Related Disorders Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6200/MSC 9617 301-443-5944, lprice@mail.nih.gov
B3-PDX	Fear and Anxiety Program
This program supports research on the development of fear and anxiety in normally developing children, as well as studies of pathological anxiety, including separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, selective mutism, panic disorder, and phobias. The effects of acute and chronic stress during development are also of interest.
	Eve K. Moscicki, Psychosocial Stress and Related Disorders Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7167/MSC 9630 301-443-3775, em15y@.nih.gov
B4-AR	Affective and Regulatory Disorders Branch
The Affective and Regulatory Disorders Branch supports research leading to a fuller understanding of pathological conditions in childhood and adolescence such as eating disorders, sleep disorders, major depressive disorder, dysthymia, suicide attempt and completion, and bipolar disorder, as well as development of more efficacious prevention and treatment strategies. Also supported is research on biobehavioral processes including emotion and mood regulation, feeding and appetite regulation, circadian rhythms, and developmental changes in neurobehavioral regulation (such as CNS maturation and neuroendocrine development), as well as the environmental influences on these processes, that has implications for risk or resilience, susceptibility to disorder, or strategies for preventing or treating disorders.
	Editha Nottelmann, Affective and Regulatory Disorders Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6200/MSC 9617 301-443-5944, enottelm@nih.gov
B4-ARD	Emotion, Mood, and Depressive Disorder Program
This program supports research that translates basic, risk, and developmental research into novel preventive and therapeutic interventions for mood dysregulation, depressive disorders, and suicidal behavior. Includes basic developmentally-sensitive research on biological, psychosocial, and environmental processes associated with emotion, temperament, and mood regulation, as well as developmentally-sensitive research on biological, psychosocial, environmental, and genetic influences on the development of or protection from depression.
	Editha Nottelmann, Affective and Regulatory Disorders Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6200/MSC 9617 301-443-5944, enottelm@nih.gov
B4-ARE	Appetite, Satiety and Eating Disorders Program
This program supports research on anorexia, bulimia, and the development of efficacious treatments. Includes research on appetite, feeding, and satiety, such as biological and psychosocial mechanisms involved in risk or resilience, as well as research on eating disorders.
	Regina Smith James, Affective and Regulatory Disorders Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6188/MSC 9617 301-443-9263, rjames@mail.nih.gov
B4-ARM	Mood Regulation and Bipolar Disorder Program
This program supports research focused on identification of early signs, improved diagnosis, and efficacious treatment of bipolar disorder. Includes developmentally sensitive investigations of basic processes involved in mood regulation and mood lability, and investigations of biological and psychosocial mechanisms underlying emotion regulation in children and adolescents at environmental and genetic risk for developing bipolar disorder, as well as in children and adolescents with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
	Regina Smith James, Affective and Regulatory Disorders Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6188/MSC 9617 301-443-9263, rjames@mail.nih.gov
B4-ARS	Sleep, Biological Rhythms, and Regulatory Disorders Program
This program supports research on sleep problems, disturbance of biological rhythms, and mood fluctuation related to affective disorders. Includes investigations of biological, genetic, and environmental influences on impairments in emotion regulation and sleep-wake regulation.
	Rebecca DelCarmen-Wiggins, Affective and Regulatory Disorders Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6191/MSC 9617 301-443-5944, rdelcarm@mail.nih.gov
BC-CB	Child Abuse and Neglect Program
The support of research in child abuse and neglect is worthy of special attention in NIMH because of the profound impact that abuse and neglect have on children's immediate and long-term mental health. This program supports research that addresses child abuse and neglect, and familial aspects of traumatic stress as risk factors for psychopathology in children and adolescents.
	Cheryl A. Boyce, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 6200/MSC 9617 301-443-5944, cboyce@nih.gov
BD-DD	Autism STAART Centers
NIMH supports interdisciplinary research centers in the "Studies to Advance Autism Research and Treatment (STAART)" Program, in cooperation with NICHD, NINDS, NIDCD, and NIEHS. Funding is via the NIH cooperative agreement mechanism, involving NIH scientists as collaborators. Applications are accepted only in response to periodic solicitations (RFAs) that invite applications addressing specific goals identified in those solicitations.
	Mary Ellen Oliveri, Autism STAART Center Neuroscience Center/Room 7215/MSC 9651 301-443-9400, moliver1@mail.nih.gov
BK-TK	Research Training and Career Development Program
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the Division, such as neurodevelopmental disorders, psychosocial stress, and affective and regulatory disorders. The primary goal of the office is to ensure that sufficient numbers of highly trained, independent investigators will be available to address the complexities of developmental psychopathology.
	Cheryl A. Boyce, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 6200/MSC 9617 301-443-5944, cboyce@nih.gov
BK-TKAR	Training - Affective Regulatory Disorders
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the Division, such as neurodevelopmental disorders, psychosocial stress, and affective and regulatory disorders. This program supports training in Affective Regulatory Disorders.
	Cheryl A. Boyce, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 6200/MSC 9617 301-443-5944, cboyce@nih.gov
BK-TKARF	Fellowships - Affective Regulatory Disorders
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the Division, such as neurodevelopmental disorders, psychosocial stress, and affective and regulatory disorders. This program supports fellowships in Affective Regulatory Disorders.
	Cheryl A. Boyce, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 6200/MSC 9617 301-443-5944, cboyce@nih.gov
BK-TKCB	Training - Child Abuse and Neglect
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the Division, such as neurodevelopmental disorders, psychosocial stress, and affective and regulatory disorders. This program supports training in Child Abuse and Neglect.
	Cheryl A. Boyce, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 6200/MSC 9617 301-443-5944, cboyce@nih.gov
BK-TKCBF	Fellowships - Child Abuse and Neglect
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the Division, such as neurodevelopmental disorders, psychosocial stress, and affective and regulatory disorders. This program supports fellowships in Child Abuse and Neglect.
	Cheryl A. Boyce, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 6200/MSC 9617 301-443-5944, cboyce@nih.gov
BK-TKND	Training - Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the Division, such as neurodevelopmental disorders, psychosocial stress, and affective and regulatory disorders. This program supports training in Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
	Cheryl A. Boyce, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 6200/MSC 9617 301-443-5944, cboyce@nih.gov
BK-TKNDF	Fellowships - Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the Division, such as neurodevelopmental disorders, psychosocial stress, and affective and regulatory disorders. This program supports fellowships in Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
	Cheryl A. Boyce, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 6200/MSC 9617 301-443-5944, cboyce@nih.gov
BK-TKPD	Training - Psychosocial Stress and Related Disorders
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the Division, such as neurodevelopmental disorders, psychosocial stress, and affective and regulatory disorders. This program supports training in Psychosocial Stress and Related Disorders.
	Cheryl A. Boyce, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 6200/MSC 9617 301-443-5944, cboyce@nih.gov
BK-TKPDF	Fellowships - Psychosocial Stress and Related Disorders
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the Division, such as neurodevelopmental disorders, psychosocial stress, and affective and regulatory disorders. This program supports fellowships in Psychosocial Stress and Related Disorders.
	Cheryl A. Boyce, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 6200/MSC 9617 301-443-5944, cboyce@nih.gov
BT-BU	Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Program
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program supports research and development by small businesses of innovative technologies that have the potential to succeed commercially or provide significant societal benefits. The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)Program has the same objectives, but requires academic research involvement.
	Margaret C. Grabb, Office of Interdisciplinary Research and Scientific Technology Neuroscience Center/Room 7201/MSC 9645 301-443-3563, mgrabb@mail.nih.gov
Division of AIDS and Health Behavior Research (DAHBR)
96-BH	Health and Behavior Research Branch
This Branch supports research on mental disorders and their relationship to other physical disorders and behavior.
	Peter R. Muehrer, Health and Behavior Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6189/MSC 9615 301-443-4708, pmuehrer@nih.gov
96-BHA	Adherence Research Program
This program supports studies of factors that influence decisions and behaviors related to adopting and adhering to treatment and preventive interventions (including person related, disease related, and treatment related factors and treatment alliance issues). The program also supports empirical studies of informed consent, research ethics, the development and testing of measures of adherence and behavior change, and epidemiological studies of risk factors for good or poor adherence.
	Timothy Cuerdon, Health and Behavior Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6190/MSC 9615 301-435-0301, tcuerdon@mail.nih.gov
96-BHB	Behavior Change Research Program
This program supports research on basic behavioral processes (such as cognition, emotion, decision-making, and motivation) to improve our understanding of the etiology and course of health behaviors among people with mental disorders. It also facilitates the development of behavioral and psychosocial interventions aimed at changing health behaviors among people with mental disorders to improve functional outcome and to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with mental disorders.
	Donna J Mayo, Health and Behavior Research Branch Neuroscience Center 301-594-9483, dmayo@mail.nih.gov
96-BHC	Comorbidity Research Program
This program supports research on mental disorders and their relationship to other physical disorders and behavior. Emphasized are: (1) the development of reliable and valid assessment approaches to identify comorbid disorders accurately; (2) epidemiology to elucidate the potent, modifiable mechanisms and processes linking mental and other physical disorders; and (3) the development and early testing of innovative interventions, prevention and treatment, targeting these potent, modifiable mechanisms and processes.
	Peter R. Muehrer, Health and Behavior Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6189/MSC 9615 301-443-4708, pmuehrer@nih.gov
96-BHF	Functional Assessment and Mental Disorders Program
This program supports research on the translation of findings from basic behavioral and social science research to improve the definition and assessment of functioning and disability in people with mental disorders. The goal of the program is to encourage the further translation of knowledge gained from assessment approaches into innovative interventions for both prevention and treatment in order to improve function and reduce disability in people with mental disorders.
	Donna J Mayo, Health and Behavior Research Branch Neuroscience Center 301-594-9483, dmayo@mail.nih.gov
96-BHH	Stigma and Health Disparities Program
This program is concerned with mental illness stigma and discrimination and mental health disparities. It supports research to understand better the processes underlying stigma and discrimination; to develop effective strategies and approaches for reducing stigma and discrimination; and to examine media influences on attitudes about mental illness and its treatment.
	Emeline M. Otey, Health and Behavior Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6180/MSC 9625 301-443-1636, eotey@nih.gov
9A-AS	Center for Mental Health Research on AIDS
The Center for Mental Health Research on AIDS supports domestic and international studies to: develop behavior change and prevention strategies to reduce the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); develop and test interventions to reduce the neuropsychiatric morbidity associated with HIV infection; clarify the impact on HIV risk behaviors of using new biomedical technologies (e.g., rapid testing, vaccines, microbicides); clarify the pathophysiology of HIV CNS infection and associated motor/cognitive disturbances; identify the role of couples, families, and communities in preventing and adapting to HIV/STDs; develop therapeutic agents to prevent or reverse the effects of HIV on the CNS; and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of mental health services relevant to HIV infection and people living with HIV and co-occurring mental illness.
	Ellen L. Stover, Center for Mental Health Research on AIDS Neuroscience Center/Room 6217/MSC 9621 301-443-9700, estover@mail.nih.gov
9A-ASBZ	AIDS Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Program
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program supports research by small businesses to develop innovative technologies with high potential to succeed commercially or to provide significant societal benefit. CMHRA's Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program pursues the same objectives with academic research involvement.
	Louis H. Steinberg, Center for Mental Health Research on AIDS Neuroscience Center/Room 6201/MSC 9619 301-443-6100, lsteinbe@nih.gov
9A-ASC	AIDS Research Centers Program
The NIMH AIDS Research Centers Program seeks to foster a synergistic approach to research on mental health issues of HIV infection. Its goal is to encourage the application of multiple scientific perspectives and approaches to stimulate inter- and multi-disciplinary collaboration and coordination.
	Dianne M. Rausch, Neuroscience and Neuropsychiatric Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6212/MSC 9619 301-443-7281, drausch@mail.nih.gov
9A-ASH	HIV/AIDS Health Disparities Program
This program promotes multidisciplinary research and research training on mental health issues of HIV/AIDS among minority communities in an attempt to reduce the disproportionate burden of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on racial and ethnic minority populations. The specific research areas emphasized include HIV prevention, HIV therapeutics and basic/clinical neuroscience of HIV.
	David M. Stoff, Center for Mental Health Research on AIDS Neuroscience Center/Room 6210/MSC 9619 301-443-4625, dstoff@nih.gov
9A-ASI	International Prevention and Structural Research Program
This program supports research on effective ways to prevent or reduce the spread of HIV/STDs worldwide. The primary goal is to adapt efficacious prevention strategies developed in the U.S. and to conduct randomized controlled trials in international sites.
	Willo Pequegnat, Center for Mental Health Research on AIDS Neuroscience Center /Room 6205/MSC 9619 301-443-6100, wpequegn@nih.gov
9A-ASL	Technology Transfer Program
The Technology Transfer Program supports multidisciplinary research on the translation and adoption of proven HIV research-based prevention interventions into community-based public health settings. The program supports studies of the use of new technologies in HIV prevention, studies of the cost-effectiveness of these interventions, and studies of characteristics that facilitate or impede successful AIDS prevention program implementation.
	Louis H. Steinberg, Center for Mental Health Research on AIDS Neuroscience Center/Room 6201/MSC 9619 301-443-6100, lsteinbe@nih.gov
9A-ASN	Neuroscience and Neuropsychiatric Research Branch
The Neuroscience and Neuropsychiatric Research Branch supports an integrated program of studies to elucidate the pathophysiology of HIV-related neuropsychiatric dysfunction; discover novel treatment approaches to mitigate neuropsychiatric complications of HIV infection; and develop interventions targeting the sequelae of HIV infection among people with mental illness.
	Dianne M. Rausch, Neuroscience and Neuropsychiatric Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6212/MSC 9619 301-443-7281, drausch@mail.nih.gov
9A-ASNB	Neurovirology, Genetics and Mol Therapeutics Program
This program supports research to determine the viral and genetic factors regulating HIV-associated neurobehavioral and neurologic dysfunction and the development of therapeutic strategies to treat central nervous system disease.
	Jeymohan Joseph, Neuroscience and Neuropsychiatric Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6202/MSC 9619 301-443-3012, jjeymoha@mail.nih.gov
9A-ASNK	Secondary Cellular and Mol Mechanisms of Neuropathogenesis Program
This program supports research to discover the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which HIV-1 infection promotes neurological and behavioral impairment. More specifically, the program addresses neuropathogenic mechanisms that are secondary to the viral infiltration and infection of the brain.
	Kathy L. Kopnisky, Neuroscience and Neuropsychiatric Research Branch Neuroscience Center /Room 6199/MSC 9619 301-443-7726, kkopnisk@mail.nih.gov
9A-ASNM	Neuropsychiatry of HIV/AIDS Program
This program supports research to study the risk of HIV infection and its consequences among people with severe mental illness and the neuropsychiatric aspects of HIV infection and CNS-related complications. The program is focused on human studies and draws from multiple disciplines, including epidemiology, psychology, psychiatry, neuropsychology, neurobehavior, neuroimaging, neurobiology, and neuropathology.
	David M. Stoff, Center for Mental Health Research on AIDS Neuroscience Center/Room 6210/MSC 9619 301-443-4625, dstoff@nih.gov
9A-ASP	Prevention and Behavioral Research Branch
This Branch supports research to identify emerging populations at high risk for HIV infection, to identify potentially modifiable risk factors for HIV transmission in these populations, and to develop effective interventions to prevent or reduce the transmission of HIV/AIDS and STDs. Major research foci within the Branch include: (1) primary prevention and behavior change at multiple levels to reduce incident HIV infections; (2) secondary prevention and treatment adherence to reduce high-risk behavior and develop strategies to improve treatment adherence for individuals infected with HIV; (3) prevention of new HIV infection and psychiatric consequences in child and adolescent populations; (4) development of family-based primary and secondary intervention strategies for HIV prevention; (5) development of strategies to slow HIV transmission and promote adherence to treatment regimens in HIV infected individuals with attendant co-occurring mental illness; (6) development of HIV prevention strategies targeted to communities at risk.
	Ellen L. Stover, Center for Mental Health Research on AIDS Neuroscience Center/Room 6217/MSC 9621 301-443-9700, estover@mail.nih.gov
9A-ASPA	Child and Adolescent Prevention Research Program
This program supports primary and secondary prevention research and research on the consequences of HIV infection and methods for coping with HIV disease in children, adolescents, and their families.
	Pim Brouwers, Prevention and Behavioral Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6206/MSC 9619 301-443-4526, ebrouwer@mail.nih.gov
9A-ASPG	Secondary HIV Prevention and Treatment Adherence Program
This program supports research to understand, prevent, and delay adverse health outcomes among individuals already infected with HIV. Initiatives in this program—including the development and testing of theory-driven behavioral interventions to improve adherence to medication therapies and other treatments to reduce the risk of HIV transmission—promote healthy lifestyle choices, encourage the cessation of high-risk behaviors, and investigate and promote strategies to protect the health of infected individuals and others in their communities.
	Christopher M. Gordon, Prevention and Behavioral Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6204/MSC 9619 301-443-1613, cgordon1@mail.nih.gov
9A-ASPQ	Primary Prevention and Behavior Change Program
This program supports research on behavioral interventions that reduce HIV transmission. The primary goals of the program are to support interdisciplinary research that develops, implements, and evaluates theoretically based interventions designed to prevent HIV transmission.
	Andrew D. Forsyth, Prevention and Behavioral Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 6201/MSC 9619 301-443-8403, aforsyth@mail.nih.gov
9A-ASTA	AIDS Research Training Program
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the Division, such as research on changing risky behaviors to help prevent AIDS transmission, the pathophysiology of HIV-related neuropsychiatric dysfunction, and treatment adherence and behavior change in patients with HIV. The primary goal of the office is to ensure that sufficient numbers of highly trained independent investigators will be available to address the complexities of HIV research.
	David M. Stoff, Center for Mental Health Research on AIDS Neuroscience Center/Room 6210/MSC 9619 301-443-4625, dstoff@nih.gov
9A-ASTAF	Fellowships - AIDS Research Training and Career Development
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the Division, such as research on changing risky behaviors to help prevent AIDS transmission, the pathophysiology of HIV-related neuropsychiatric dysfunction, and treatment adherence and behavior change in patients with HIV. This program supports training in AIDS Research Training and Career Development.
	David M. Stoff, Center for Mental Health Research on AIDS Neuroscience Center/Room 6210/MSC 9619 301-443-4625, dstoff@nih.gov
9A-ASTAN	Training - Neuroscience and Neuropsychiatric Research
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the Division, such as research on changing risky behaviors to help prevent AIDS transmission, the pathophysiology of HIV-related neuropsychiatric dysfunction, and treatment adherence and behavior change in patients with HIV. This program supports training in Neuroscience and Neuropyschiatric Research.
	David M. Stoff, Center for Mental Health Research on AIDS Neuroscience Center/Room 6210/MSC 9619 301-443-4625, dstoff@nih.gov
9A-ASTAP	Training - Prevention and Behavioral Research
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the Division, such as research on changing risky behaviors to help prevent AIDS transmission, the pathophysiology of HIV-related neuropsychiatric dysfunction, and treatment adherence and behavior change in patients with HIV. This program supports training in Prevention and Behavioral Research
	David M. Stoff, Center for Mental Health Research on AIDS Neuroscience Center/Room 6210/MSC 9619 301-443-4625, dstoff@nih.gov
9K-TA	Research Training and Career Development Program
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the Division, such as research on changing risky behaviors to help prevent AIDS transmission, the pathophysiology of HIV-related neuropsychiatric dysfunction, and treatment adherence and behavior change in patients with HIV and mental disorders. The primary goal of the office is to ensure that sufficient numbers of highly trained independent investigators will be available to address the complexities of HIV and health behaviors involved in mental illness.
	Donna J Mayo, Health and Behavior Research Branch Neuroscience Center 301-594-9483, dmayo@mail.nih.gov
9K-TAF	Fellowships - Health and Behavior Research
The Research Training and Career Development Program supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the Division, such as research on changing risky behaviors to help prevent AIDS transmission, the pathophysiology of HIV-related neuropsychiatric dysfunction, and treatment adherence and behavior change in patients with HIV and mental disorders. The primary goal of the office is to ensure that sufficient numbers of highly trained independent investigators will be available to address the complexities of HIV and health behaviors involved in mental illness.
	Donna J Mayo, Health and Behavior Research Branch Neuroscience Center 301-594-9483, dmayo@mail.nih.gov
9T-BZ	Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Program
DAHBR's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program supports research by small businesses to develop innovative technologies with high potential to succeed commercially or to provide significant societal benefit. The Division's Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program pursues the same objectives with academic research involvement.
	Louis H. Steinberg, Center for Mental Health Research on AIDS Neuroscience Center/Room 6201/MSC 9619 301-443-6100, lsteinbe@nih.gov
Division of Services and Intervention Research (DSIR)
82-SE	Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology Branch
This Branch plans, supports and administers programs of research, research training, and research infrastructure development, across the lifespan, on all mental health services research issues, including but not limited to: (1) Services organization, delivery (process and receipt of care), and related health economics at the individual, clinical, program, community and systems levels in specialty mental health, general health, and other delivery settings (such as the workplace); (2) Interventions to improve the quality and outcomes of care, including diagnostic, treatment, preventive, and rehabilitation services. (3) Enhanced capacity for conducting services research; (4) The clinical epidemiology of mental disorders across all clinical and service settings; (5) The dissemination and implementation of evidence-based interventions into service settings.
	Junius J Gonzales, Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7146/MSC 9631 301-443-3364, jgonzale@mail.nih.gov
82-SEC	Research Centers
This program supports the centers mechanisms (P20, P30) and other institutional infrastructure grants in support of large-scale services trials and effectiveness studies in all areas of Branch programmatic responsibility.
	Junius J Gonzales, Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7146/MSC 9631 301-443-3364, jgonzale@mail.nih.gov
82-SECE	Clinical Epidemiology Research Program
This program includes epidemiologic studies of mental disorders in clinical settings, that is, the distribution of treatments and services in a population; studies to determine usual or best practices and the relationship to patient, provider, and system factors, as well as to outcomes; pharmacoepidemiology studies; research to identify factors for the development of mental disorders in clinical settings, factors important in the natural history of mental disorders, including comorbid conditions, and the rates of occurrence of mental disorders in clinical and services populations.
	Karen Anderson Oliver, Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7138/MSC 9631 301-443-3364, koliver1@mail.nih.gov
82-SECH	Child and Adolescent Services Research Program
This program includes research on the quality, organization, and content of services for children with mental disorders and their families. The program focuses on child mental health services provided in multiple sectors and settings, such as schools, primary care, child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health.
	Heather Ringeisen, Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7146/MSC 9631 301-496-7227, hringeis@mail.nih.gov
82-SEDR	Dissemination and Implementation Research Program
This program includes studies that will contribute to the development of a sound knowledge base on the effective transmission of mental health information to multiple stakeholders and of the process by which efficacious interventions can be adopted within clinical settings. Research on dissemination will address how information about mental health care interventions is created, packaged, transmitted, and interpreted among a variety of important stakeholder groups.
	David Chambers, Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology Branch Neuroscience Center/7133/MSC 9631 301-443-3364, dchamber@mail.nih.gov
82-SEDX	Disablement and Functioning Research Program
This program supports studies on the development of methodologies for assessing disablements and functional status, and the development of global and specific measures of disablements and functional status; the identification and assessment of disablements/functional status in clinical investigations and in clinical epidemiological surveys. In addition, it supports studies of the relationship of rehabilitative and traditional mental health services and service systems; impact of disability benefits and insurance; factors affecting impairments and disabilities during and as an outcome of rehabilitation and other treatments; rehabilitative services focused on specific domains of disabilities, such as work and social relationships; and, factors that influence and sustain community reintegration.
	Ann A. Hohmann, Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7135/MSC 9631 301-443-4235, ahohmann@nih.gov
82-SEEC	Financing and Managed Care Research Program
This program supports research on economic factors affecting the delivery of mental health services including the economic burden of mental illness; financing and reimbursement of public and private mental health services; impact of various forms of managed care and physician payment methods on the cost of mental health care; pharmaco-economics; evaluation of the impact of insurance coverage including mandated coverage and mental health insurance parity on access, cost, and quality; cost-benefit, cost-effectiveness and cost-utility analysis of mental health service interventions; and economic analysis of practice patterns of different mental health providers. The goal of the program is to expand understanding of the role of economic factors in the delivery and use of mental health services and assist in the development of improved mental health financing methods promoting high quality, cost-effective care for people suffering from mental disorders.
	Agnes Rupp, Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7139/MSC 9631 301-443-3364, arupp@mail.nih.gov
82-SEHD	Disparities in Mental Health Services Research Program
This program plans, stimulates, disseminates, and supports research on the complex factors that influence disparities in mental health services, particularly across special population groups such as racial and ethnic groups, as well as women and children, and persons living in rural and frontier areas. The program addresses care delivered in a variety of settings such as the specialty mental health sector, the general medical sector, and community settings (such as schools).
	Carmen P. Moten, Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7129/MSC 9631 301-443-3364, cmoten@mail.nih.gov
82-SEMS	Systems Research Program
Supports studies on organization, coordination, and collaboration of mental health and related services both within and across care settings in order to improve mental health outcomes and prevent or treat co-occurring substance abuse, physical problems, and other behavioral health disorders. Service sectors of interest include: the criminal justice system, housing and other social services, community support, post-trauma services, and adult autism services.
	Denise M. Juliano-Bult, Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7137/MSC 9631 301-443-3364, djuliano@mail.nih.gov
82-SEPC	Primary Care Research Program
This program includes studies on the delivery and effectiveness of mental health services within the general health care sector; recognition, diagnosis, management, and treatment of mental and emotional problems by primary care providers; coordination of general medical care with and referrals to mental health specialists; provision of psychiatric emergency services, consultation/liaison psychiatry, and other psychiatry, psychology, and social work services within the general medical care sector; studies that improve understanding of how best to improve care for people with mental disorders and co-occurring physical conditions.
	Junius J Gonzales, Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7146/MSC 9631 301-443-3364, jgonzale@mail.nih.gov
82-SEQQ	Methodological Research Program
Supports studies that involve development, testing, and refinement of methodologies and instruments to facilitate research on services for mentally ill persons, including measures of severity of illness, family burden, social support, quality of care, effectiveness of care, direct and indirect cost of mental disorders, and short-term and long-term outcome measures; studies submitted by statisticians, psychometricians, and other experts in research methodology and scientific data analysis for work on the design, measurement, and statistical challenges inherent in conducting mental health services research.
	Ann A. Hohmann, Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7135/MSC 9631 301-443-4235, ahohmann@nih.gov
82-SESC	Socio-Cultural Research Program
This program is concerned with strengthening the theoretical and empirical base for mental health services research by including approaches that derive from sociology, anthropology, and the behavioral sciences in general. The program supports research relating to issues of culture, social systems, and social networks as they relate to help seeking, use, and provision of services, effectiveness, quality, and outcomes of services.
	Carmen P. Moten, Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7129/MSC 9631 301-443-3364, cmoten@mail.nih.gov
82-SESQ	Outcomes and Quality of Care Research Program
This program supports multidisciplinary research, especially mixed methods, to characterize, examine, assess, and improve the quality and outcomes of mental health services; to develop tools to monitor outcomes and quality; to investigate what factors affect quality (including processes such as adherence, participatory decision-making and other qualities such as culture, age, personality, organizational factors, practice type, clinician training, experience, and satisfaction, financial incentives, family "buy-in," etc.). The program also supports efforts to examine the impact of coordination of treatment and other care, across settings and over time, on quality and outcomes.
	Karen Anderson Oliver, Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7138/MSC 9631 301-443-3364, koliver1@mail.nih.gov
83-AT	Adult Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research Branch
This Branch supports research evaluating the therapeutic (acute, maintenance, and preventive) and adverse effects of psychosocial, psychopharmacologic, and somatic interventions of proven efficacy in the treatment of mental disorders in adult populations. The program focus is broad and inclusive with respect to the heterogeneity of patients, the severity and chronicity of disorders, and the variety of community and institutional settings in which treatment is provided.
	Matthew V. Rudorfer, Adult Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-1111, mrudorfe@mail.nih.gov
83-ATAP	Adult Psychopharmacology Intervention Program
Areas of program responsibility include research involving psychotropic medications (singly or in combination) of demonstrated efficacy. Examples include evaluation of long-term effectiveness of pharmacotherapy and treatment of subpopulations of recognized diagnostic groups.
	John Hsiao, Adult Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7165/MSC 9635 301-443-3525, jhsiao@helix.nih.gov
83-ATAS	Adult Psychotherapy Intervention Program
Areas of program responsibility include evaluation of the effectiveness of psychotherapeutic, behavioral, and psychosocial treatments, assessment of standardized approaches to treatment (based on treatment manuals), and applications of psychotherapy treatments in all areas of program support.
	Linda L. Street, Adult Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-0651, lstreet@nih.gov
83-ATC	Research Centers Program
This program supports the centers mechanisms (P20, P30) and other institutional infrastructure grants in support of large-scale intervention studies in all areas of Branch programmatic responsibility.
	Matthew V. Rudorfer, Adult Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-1111, mrudorfe@mail.nih.gov
83-ATIT	Adult Integrated Treatment Program
Areas of program responsibility include the use of combined or sequential treatment approaches to improve long-term outcome. A major focus is improvement of efficacious psychopharmacological interventions to maximize symptomatic relief while minimizing adverse reactions.
	John Hsiao, Adult Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7165/MSC 9635 301-443-3525, jhsiao@helix.nih.gov
83-ATP	Adult Preventive Intervention Program
Areas of program responsibility include studies evaluating the effectiveness of preventive interventions, including those designed to reduce the occurrence of mental disorders, dysfunctions and related problems within asymptomatic and subclinical populations and those related to treatment (such as prevention of relapse, recurrence, inappropriate resource use) or side effects. A specially designated programmatic focus is in the area of suicide prevention.
	Jane L. Pearson, Adult Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-3598, jp36u@nih.gov
83-ATRH	Rehabilitative Intervention Program
Areas of program responsibility include studies evaluating the effectiveness of rehabilitative interventions related to optimizing long-term outcomes of treatment with respect to function, disability, and quality of life.
	Enid Light, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-3599, elight@nih.gov
83-ATSO	Somatic Treatments Program
Areas of program responsibility include electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), bright light, physical exercise, and similar nonpharmacologic approaches for which efficacy has been demonstrated in all areas of Branch program support.
	Matthew V. Rudorfer, Adult Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-1111, mrudorfe@mail.nih.gov
84-CT	Child and Adolescent Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research Branch
This Branch plans, supports, and administers programs of research, research training, and research infrastructure development to evaluate the effectiveness of mental health preventive, treatment and rehabilitative interventions—alone or in combination—for children and adolescents (including those co-occurring with other conditions). The Branch also supports research addressing the long-term effectiveness of known efficacious interventions, including their role in the prevention of relapse and recurrence of mental disorders.
	Benedetto Vitiello, Child and Adolescent Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7149/MSC 9633 301-443-4283, bvitiell@nih.gov
84-CTC	Research Centers
This program supports the centers mechanisms (P20, P30) and other institutional infrastructure grants in support of intervention studies in all areas of Branch programmatic responsibility.
	Benedetto Vitiello, Child and Adolescent Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7149/MSC 9633 301-443-4283, bvitiell@nih.gov
84-CTCT	Child and Adolescent Combined Intervention Program
Areas of program responsibility include all research that combines different treatment modalities in which efficacy has been demonstrated in a single combined or comparative protocol (such as pharmacological plus psychosocial intervention).
	Benedetto Vitiello, Child and Adolescent Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7149/MSC 9633 301-443-4283, bvitiell@nih.gov
84-CTM	Pharmacological Treatment Intervention Research Program
Areas of program responsibility include evaluation and comparison of efficacious pharmacological and other somatic treatments for children and adolescents with mental disorders.
	Benedetto Vitiello, Child and Adolescent Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7149/MSC 9633 301-443-4283, bvitiell@nih.gov
84-CTP	Child and Adolescent Preventive Intervention Program
Areas of program responsibility include research examining the effectiveness of preventive intervention studies, including those designed to reduce the occurrence of mental disorders, dysfunctions and related problems within asymptomatic and subclinical populations.
	Belinda E. Sims, Child and Adolescent Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7149/MSC 9633 301-443-9125, bsims@mail.nih.gov
84-CTS	Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Intervention Program
The psychosocial interventions research program supports research evaluating the effectiveness of psychosocial (psychotherapeutic and behavioral) interventions on children's and adolescents' mental and behavior disorders, including acute and longer-term therapeutic effects on functioning across domains (such as school, family, peer functioning).
	Joel Sherrill, Child and Adolescent Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research Branch Neuroscience Center/Room 7145/MSC 9633 301-443-2477, jsherril@mail.nih.gov
8K-RTAT	Training - Adult Treatment and Prevention Intervention Research
This Office supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports training in Adult Treatment and Prevention Intervention Research.
	Enid Light, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-3599, elight@nih.gov
8K-RTATF	Fellowships - Adult Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research
This Office supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports fellowships in Adult Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research.
	Enid Light, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-3599, elight@nih.gov
8K-RTCT	Training - Child Treatment and Prevention Intervention Research
This Office supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports training in Child Treatment and Prevention Intervention Research.
	Enid Light, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-3599, elight@nih.gov
8K-RTCTF	Fellowships - Child and Adolescent Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research
This Office supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports fellowships in Child and Adolescent Treatment and Prevention Intervention Research.
	Enid Light, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-3599, elight@nih.gov
8K-RTSE	Training - Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology
This Office supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports training in Training in Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology.
	Enid Light, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-3599, elight@nih.gov
8K-RTSEF	Fellowships - Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology
This Office supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This program supports fellowships in Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology.
	Enid Light, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-3599, elight@nih.gov
8K-RTT	Office of Research Training and Career Development
This Office supports research training at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early investigator level of career development in areas relevant to the focus of the Division. This includes research training and early career development in: research related to clinical trials (including preventive, treatment and rehabilitative interventions alone and/or in combination); effectiveness research; adapting interventions and demonstrating their utility in broad populations (ethnic and racial groups, comorbid disorders) for various service settings (primary care, schools, public sector); and developing research methodology and analytic procedures related to interventions and services research, clinical epidemiology, health disparities (including rural populations), and the dissemination of evidence-based treatments and research.
	Enid Light, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-3599, elight@nih.gov
8T-SB	Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program supports research and development by small businesses of innovative technologies that have the potential to succeed commercially or provide significant societal benefits. The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program has the same objectives but requires academic research involvement.
	Enid Light, Office of Research Training and Career Development Neuroscience Center/Room 7160/MSC 9635 301-443-3599, elight@nih.gov
Office of the Director (OD)
15-SG	Office of Special Populations
The Office for Special Populations (1) Develops and coordinates research policies and programs to assure increased emphasis on the mental health needs of women and minority populations; (2) supports programs of basic and applied social and behavioral research on the mental health problems of women and minorities; (3) studies the effects of discrimination on institutions and individuals, including majority institutions and individuals; (4) supports and develops research designed to eliminate institutional discrimination; and (5) provides increased emphasis on the concerns of women and minority populations in the Institutes training, service delivery, and research programs.
	Robert A. Mays, Office for Special Populations Neuroscience Center/Room 8125/MSC 9659 301-443-2847, rmays@mail.nih.gov
15-SGC	Career Opportunities in Research Education and Training Program
The principal objectives of this program are to increase the number of well prepared students from institutions with substantial minority enrollments who can successfully compete for entry into research career training programs leading to doctoral level or M.D. research careers in mental health; and to develop and strengthen biomedical, behavioral, neuroscience, epidemiology, prevention, and/or public health curricula and research training opportunities at institutions with substantial minority enrollments in order to prepare students for research careers related to mental health.
	Robert A. Mays, Office for Special Populations Neuroscience Center/Room 8125/MSC 9659 301-443-2847, rmays@mail.nih.gov
15-SGM	Minority Research Infrastructure Support Program
The principle objectives of this program are to strengthen the research environments of minority institutions through grant support to develop and/or expand existing capacities for conducting behavioral and neuroscience research in all fields related to mental health; and to support individual investigators to conduct small grant research activities that can lead to successful applications for funding under regular research grant mechanisms
	Robert A. Mays, Office for Special Populations Neuroscience Center/Room 8125/MSC 9659 301-443-2847, rmays@mail.nih.gov
1C-NI	Office on Neuroinformatics
The scientific goals of the grant funding initiative, the Human Brain Project, are to accelerate the progress of neuroscience research. Presently, neuroscientists collect complex data in ever increasing amounts, fostering increased specialization, with resultant difficulty in integrating data between and across levels of interaction and control. As a result, the field of neuroscience would benefit considerably from an Information Management System for its experimental data. Experts agree that the field should enhance its wealth of ever increasing empirical data, accumulated from its many disciplines and experimental approaches, by developing appropriate databases and a greater capability for both theory development and simulation models.
	Michael D. Hirsch, Office on Neuroinformatics Neuroscience Center/Room 6167/MSC 9613 301-443-1815, mhirsch@mail.nih.gov

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Listed by Division and Program Code

Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science (DNBBS)

72-NB

Behavioral Science and Integrative Neuroscience Research Branch

72-NBC

Cognitive Science Program

72-NBN

Neural Bases of Cognition Program

72-NBR

Circadian Rhythms, Sleep, and Regulation of Behavior Program

72-NBS

Affect and Social Behavior Program

72-NBT

Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience Program

73-MC

Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic Neuroscience Research Branch

73-MCD

Developmental Neurobiology Program

73-MCG

Functional Neurogenomics Program

73-MCI

Neuroendocrinology and Neuroimmunology Program

73-MCM

Molecular Pharmacology Research Program

73-MCN

Neuropharmacology and Drug Discovery Program

73-MCP

Psychopharmacology Program

73-MCR

Clinical Therapeutics Program

73-MCRM

Roadmap - Molecular Libraries and Imaging Program

73-MCT

Signal Transduction Program

7G-GR

Office of Human Genetics and Genomic Resources

7G-GRM

Genetic Basis of Mental Disorders Program

7G-GRR

Human Genetics Initiative and Genomics Resources Program

7K-TG

Office of Research Training and Career Development

7K-TGGR

Training - Human Genetics and Genomic Resources Research

7K-TGGRF

Fellowships - Human Genetics and Genomic Resources

7K-TGMC

Training - Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic Neuroscience Research

7K-TGMCF

Fellowships - Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic Neuroscience

7K-TGNB

Training - Behavioral Science and Integrative Neuroscience Research

7K-TGNBF

Fellowships - Behavioral Science and Integrative Neuroscience Research

7K-TGRM

Roadmap - Interdisciplinary Health Research Training: Behavior, Environment and Biology

7K-TGTT

Training - Interdisciplinary Research and Scientific Technology Research

7K-TGTTF

Fellowships - Interdisciplinary Research and Scientific Technology Research

7T-TT

Office of Interdisciplinary Research and Scientific Technology

7T-TTB

Small Business Innovation Research Program

7T-TTC

Basic Neuroscience Centers Program

7T-TTN

Neurotechnology Program

7T-TTT

Small Business Technology Transfer Program

Division of Adult Translational Research and Treatment Development (DATR)

A2-AI

Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Intervention Research Branch

A2-AIA

Affective Processes and Anxiety Disorders Research Program

A2-AID

Mood, Sleep, and Eating Disorders Research Program

A2-AIE

Psychopathology Risk and Protective Factors Research Program

A2-AII