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Our Focus

We seek to catalyze bold new ideas and collaborations, explore new research approaches and utilize innovative tools to move depression research forward.

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More than 268 University of Michigan scholars contribute to our mission
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Kirk Brower, M.D.
Professor
Psychiatry
Michelle Riba
Michelle Riba, M.D., M.S.
Professor
Psychiatry
Alexandra Vinson
Alexandra Vinson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Learning Health Sciences
Parag Patil, M.D., Ph.D.
Parag Patil, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Neurosurgery
Geoffrey Murphy
Geoffrey Murphy, Ph.D.
Professor
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
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Lara Coughlin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Psychiatry
Margit Burmeister
Margit Burmeister, Ph.D.
Professor
Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics
Elizabeth Duval standing in front of a window smiling
Elizabeth Duval, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Psychiatry
Lynae Darbes. Woman with blonde hair wearing a red sweater and smiling.
Lynae Darbes, Ph.D.
Professor
Our Approach

Expand the scope of mental health research to accelerate discoveries that lead to improved outcomes across our communities.

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Accelerating Discovery

We are igniting bold new ideas, exploring new research approaches and utilizing cutting-edge tools to move mental health research forward.

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Depression Center Toolkit

Resources, tools and evidence-based strategies to help guide you or someone you love through their mental health journey.

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Community Impact

The Jenkins Family Community Outreach and Education Program offers community-based programs to raise awareness, reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking. 

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