Dr. Francisco Castellanos

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Biography

Francisco X. Castellanos, MD is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. His research primarily focuses on the neuronal substrates of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and related conditions, utilizing functional structural MRI and innovative methods to measure behavior and cognition. His scholarly work includes significant contributions to our understanding of ADHD and cognitive neuroscience, psychopharmacology, and genetics, aiming to deepen insights into the underlying mechanisms of these psychiatric conditions.

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Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.