Dr. Lawrence Price

Professor

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Biography

Lawrence Price is a Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University's School of Medicine. With an illustrious career, he graduated with a B.S. with highest honors in psychology from the University of Michigan in 1974 and earned his M.D. in 1978. He completed his residency in psychiatry at Yale University, where he served on the faculty from 1982 until 1996. His research interests prominently focus on mood disorders, exploring the neuroendocrine and neurochemical sequelae of stress and early life experiences that contribute to major affective illnesses. He has published over 450 scientific papers, with significant contributions in the areas of phenomenology, clinical psychopharmacology, and neurobiology. Dr. Price has been instrumental in developing clinical research practices, including the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS), a standard assessment tool for obsessive-compulsive disorder. His clinical leadership at Butler Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island has included various roles such as Clinical Director and Chief Medical Officer. Recognized for his teaching excellence, he has received multiple awards and has been engaged in advanced training and supervision of medical students and residents, emphasizing the clinical aspects of psychiatry.

Research Interests

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics