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The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research

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New and Better Ways to Prevent, Detect and Treat Psychiatric Disorders
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New and Better Ways to Prevent, Detect and Treat Psychiatric Disorders
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New and Better Ways to Prevent, Detect and Treat Psychiatric Disorders
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New and Better Ways to Prevent, Detect and Treat Psychiatric Disorders
New and Better Ways to Prevent, Detect and Treat Psychiatric Disorders
New and Better Ways to Prevent, Detect and Treat Psychiatric Disorders
New and Better Ways to Prevent, Detect and Treat Psychiatric Disorders

The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI)

investigates the causes, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of severe and persistent mental illnesses. Founded in 1952, NKI has earned a reputation for landmark contributions in the areas of psychopharmacological treatments for schizophrenia and major mood disorders, dementia research, clinical trials methodology, therapeutic drug monitoring, and the application of computer technology to mental health services.

What We Do

Our research encompasses understanding psychiatric disorders through studies in neurogenetics and neurochemistry; functional brain imaging across the lifespan; evaluating cognition deficits in schizophrenia; understanding the molecular and cellular basis of Alzheimer’s disease; early intervention for people at high risk; and culturally competent care.
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Director’s Message

Our focus is to diminish the impact of psychiatric illness by changing the landscape of brain health, and adding to the knowledge base — from genes and neurons, to drugs and receptors, to cultural understanding.
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World Class Research

NKI investigators consistently publish in top-tier journals, and their papers are frequently among the most cited in their field. By these measures, NKI ranks among the best research facilities in the world.
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