Dr. Charles Marmar

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Biography

Charles R. Marmar is a Peter H. Schub Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He is also the Director of the NYU Langone Health Center for Precision Medicine in Alcohol Use Disorder and PTSD. Dr. Marmar's research primarily focuses on the use of genomic circuit biomarkers to advance precision medicine, particularly in addressing alcohol use disorder and PTSD. He is currently the Principal Investigator on multiple NIH and Department of Defense-supported projects, including a center grant that aims to harness biomarkers for customizing treatments for alcohol use disorders and comorbid PTSD. His research has led to significant advances like identifying genomic and metabolomic biomarkers for diagnosing PTSD in veterans and utilizing machine learning methods to enhance clinical responses to treatment. Dr. Marmar is dedicated to improving mental health care quality through innovative research and compassionate patient relationships, aiming to develop trust and empower patients in their recovery journey.

Research Interests

Experience

Peter H. Schub Professor, Chair

1970-01-01 — Present

Department of Psychiatry, NYU Grossman School of Medicine • New York, NY

Leading the Department of Psychiatry, focusing on precision medicine and mental health research.

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.