Dr. Charles Raison

Biography

Charles L. Raison, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is actively involved in research aimed at developing novel treatments for major depressive disorder and understanding the mechanisms of action of these interventions. Dr. Raison graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and he completed his residency at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute. He also holds a Master's degree in English from the University of Denver. Dr. Raison has authored the book 'New Mind-Body Science of Depression' published by WW Norton in 2017. His influential research has garnered over 30,000 citations, with an H-index of 67. He has received multiple awards for his teaching and has secured research funding from prestigious organizations such as the National Institute of Mental Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Raison has played a leadership role in the development of psychedelic medicines as potential treatments for major depression and has been recognized as one of the world’s most influential researchers from 2010-2019. He will be honored with the 2024 Torch Trumpet Award for his career dedicated to mental and spiritual health.

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