Mechanisms of Cognitive Dysfunction Program
Overview
This program supports research on the mechanisms underlying cognitive dysfunction in childhood-onset mental disorders. Of particular interest is research that identifies genetic factors and/or aspects of neural structure or function involved in cognitive dysfunction. Examples of cognitive processes often associated with mental disorders in children include disruptions in cognitive control, attention, and other executive functions; memory deficits; deficits in social cognition; and processes underlying thought disorder, delusions, and obsessions.
Contact
Stacia Friedman-Hill, PhD.
Program Chief
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 7172, MSC 9617
301-443-8458, friedmans@mail.nih.gov
Branch Programs
- Mechanisms of Cognitive Dysfunction Program
- Mechanisms of Biobehavioral and Mood Dysregulation Program
- Mechanisms of Sensory, Perceptual, and Motor Dysfunction Program
- Research Program on Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Molecular Processes, Biomarkers, and Novel Pharmacological Agents Program
- Novel Mechanism-Based Interventions for Mental Disorders Program
- Division of Developmental Translational Research (DDTR)
