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Rajiv Radhakrishnan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and the Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging at Yale University. He has a background in medicine and psychiatry with an MBBS from St. John's Medical College and an MD. His research primarily focuses on the intersection of addiction and psychiatry, investigating conditions such as marijuana abuse, schizophrenia, and psychoses. Radhakrishnan is particularly interested in the effects of cannabis on mental health and the underlying mechanisms of substance-induced disorders. He is also involved in several clinical trials related to schizophrenia, including studies that explore brain changes and biomarkers for intervention. Radhakrishnan contributes to various professional organizations, serving as a fellow and committee member in the American Psychiatric Association and the Schizophrenia International Research Society, and maintains active editorial roles in relevant journals. His commitment to advancing research in his field has earned him recognition and several awards, including the NIH Early Career Reviewer status and grants for early career investigators.
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