Research Conducted at NIMH (Intramural Research Program)
The Division of Intramural Research Programs (IRP) at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the internal research division of the NIMH. The division plans and conducts basic, clinical, and translational research to advance understanding of the diagnosis, causes, treatment, and prevention of psychiatric disorders. NIMH IRP conducts state-of-the-art research that utilizes the unique resources of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), provides an environment conducive to the training and development of clinical and basic scientists, and in part, complements extramural research activities.
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Investigators Home
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Intramural Research Groups
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Fellowships and Training
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Office of the Scientific Director
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Collaborations and Partnerships
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Join a Study
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News and Multimedia
- Dr. Carlos Zarate Elected to National Academy of Medicine | ● Institute Update
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- Study Shows Reproducible Sex Differences in Brain Anatomy | ● Press Release