Research Programs
Although there has been decreased funding from NIH to medical schools nationwide, BCM continues to receive significant support for biomedical research. The Menninger Department of Psychiatry is an example of a department that has experienced growth over the last three years. NIH funding for research in the Department of Psychiatry increased from $677,000 in 2005 to $2.4 million in 2006. By 2007, the department's NIH funded research totaled $3.4 million and as of June 2008, their funding from NIH increased to $4.6 million representing a 679 percent increase in NIH funding since 2005.
Psychiatry Faculty Funded Research
George Washington Institute for Spirituality & Health
Dates: Sept. 1, 2006 - Aug. 31, 2009
Sponsor: George Washington Institute for Spirituality & Health (Gwish)
PI: Linda Andrews, M.D.
E-mail: landrews@bcm.edu
Integrating Smoking Cessation into MH Care for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Dates: Aug. 4, 2004 - Aug. 3, 2009
Sponsor: CSP Study
PI: Su Bailey, Ph.D.
E-mail: su.bailey@va.gov
Metformin in the Treatment of Antipsychotic-induced weight gain in schizophrenia (METS)
Dates: Nov. 25, 2009 - Sept. 15, 2009
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health
PI: Michael Barber, M.D.
E-mail: mbarber@bcm.edu
Comparison of Optimal Antipsychotic Treatments for Schizophrenia (COATS)
Dates: Nov. 26, 2008 - Sept. 23, 2009
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health
PI: Michael Barber, M.D.
E-mail: mbarber@bcm.edu
Clinical Management of Metabolic Problems in Patients with Schizophrenia: Switching to Aripiprazole Versus Continued Treatment with Olanzapine, Quetiapine, or Risperidone
Dates: Jan. 7, 2009 - Jan. 6, 2011
Sponsor: Foundation for the National Institutes of Health
PI: Michael Barber, M.D.
E-mail: mbarber@bcm.edu
Database for the Study of Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorders
Dates: Sept. 3, 2008 - Sept. 2, 2009
Sponsor: None
PI: Michael Barber, M.D.
E-mail: mbarber@bcm.edu
Localized and Distributed Real-Time fMRI to Facilitate Self Control in Substance Abusers
Dates: September 2008 - June 2010
Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse
PI: Pearl Chui, Ph.D. and Stephen LaConte, Ph.D.
E-mails: pchiu@cpu.bcm.edu and slaconte@cpu.bcm.edu
Cyclic Amp Signaling & Bipolar Disorder
Dates: April 1, 2007 - March 31, 2010
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
PI: Ron Davis, Ph.D.
E-mail: rdavis@bcm.edu
Integrin Function in Memory
Dates: Sept. 1, 2007 - Aug. 31, 2012
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
PI: Ron Davis, Ph.D.
E-mail: rdavis@bcm.edu
Rivastigmine as a Treatment for Methamphetamine Dependence
Dates: July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2011
Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse
PI: Richard De La Garza, II, Ph.D.
E-mail: rg12@bcm.edu
Evaluating A Bioterrorism Preparedness Campaign for Veterans
Dates: July 2003 - June 2007
Sponsor: HSR&D
PI: Nancy Jo Dunn, Ph.D.
E-mail: dunn.nancyj@med.va.gov
Testing INIA Gene Product Targets in Rodents Relapse Models
Dates: 2008-2009
Sponsor: NIAAA
PI: Therese Kosten, Ph.D.
E-mail: tkosten@bcm.edu
Sex Differences in Vulnerability to Cocaine Addiction
Dates: 2008-2009
Sponsor: NIDA, OWHR
PI: Therese Kosten, Ph.D.
E-mail: tkosten@bcm.edu
Comorbidity in Cocaine and Opioid Pharmacotherapy
Dates: Sept. 1, 2005 - Feb. 28, 2011
Sponsor: NIH/NIDA
PI: Thomas Kosten, M.D.
E-mail: kosten@bcm.edu
Cocaine Pharmacotherapy Targeting Dopamnie & GABA
Dates: July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2009
Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
PI: Thomas Kosten, M.D.
E-mail: kosten@bcm.edu
Heroin Addiction Treatment Naltrexone and Adrenergic Agents
Dates: June 10, 2005 - May 31, 2009
Sponsor: NIH/NIDA
PI: Thomas Kosten, M.D.
E-mail: kosten@bcm.edu
Tropisetron with Risperidone for Schizophrenia
Dates: Aug. 1, 2006 - Aug. 31, 2009
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
PI: Thomas Kosten, M.D.
E-mail: kosten@bcm.edu
Kappa Opioid Antagonist for Cocaine Addiction
Dates: Aug. 1, 2005 - Aug. 31, 2010
Sponsor: NIH/NIDA
PI: Thomas Kosten, M.D.
E-mail: kosten@bcm.edu
A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of the Dopamine-ß-Hydroxylase (DBH) Inhibitor, Nepicastat, for the Treatment of PTSD in OIF/OEF Veterans
OIF = Operation Iraqi Freedom and OEF = Operation Enduring Freedom
Dates: Oct. 1, 2008 - Aug. 30, 2012
Sponsor: DOD
PI: Thomas Kosten, M.D.
E-mail: kosten@bcm.edu
Multisite Controlled Trial of Cocaine Vaccine (1 of 6) Lead Site/Houston Treatment Site
Dates: June 1, 2008 - May 31, 2011
Sponsor: NIH/NIDA
PI: Thomas Kosten, M.D.
E-mail: kosten@bcm.edu
Acute Pharmaotherapy of Late-Life mania
Dates: January 2005 - December 2009
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
PI: Mark Kunik, M.D.
E-mail: mkunik@bcm.edu
Partners in Dementia Care
Dates: July 2006 - May 2010
Sponsor: VA HSR&D
PI: Mark Kunik, M.D.
E-mail: mkunik@bcm.edu
Preventing Aggressive Behavior in Demented Patients
Dates: October 2007 - September 2008
Sponsor: South Central MIRECC
PI: Mark Kunik, M.D.
E-mail: mkunik@bcm.edu
Treatment Resistant Depression Registry
Dates: July 2006 - July 2011
Sponsor: Cyberonics
PI: Melissa Martinez, M.D.
E-mail: melmart@bcm.edu
An ACE Inhibitor as a Treatment for Methamphetamine Dependence
Dates: May 1, 2008 - April 30, 2013
Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse
PI: Thomas Newton, M.D.
E-mail: tnewton@bcm.edu
Assess of Stress Effects in Methamphetamine Dependence
Dates: Sept. 1, 2005 - Aug. 31, 2010
Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse
PI: Thomas Newton, M.D.
E-mail: tnewton@bcm.edu
Cycloserine Enhancement of Extinction Learning
Dates: May 1, 2008 - April 30, 2010
Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse
PI: Thomas Newton, M.D. and Richard De La Garza, II, Ph.D.
E-mail: tnewton@bcm.edu and rg12@bcm.edu
laboratory Models of Cocaine Self-Administration
Dates: Aug. 20, 2005 - June 30, 2009
Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse
PI: Thomas Newton, M.D.
E-mail: tnewton@bcm.edu
Texas DMIE Project: Demonstration to Maintain Independence and Employment
Dates: February 2006 - August 2009
Sponsor: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
PI: Britta Ostermeyer, M.D.
E-mail: brittao@bcm.edu
Developmental Psychopathology of Aggression nad Emerging Personality Disorders
Dates: 2007-2008
Sponsor: MBM Board
PI: Carla Sharp, Ph.D.
E-mail: csharp@bcm.edu
The Neurobiological Correlates of Reward in Gamblers
Dates: 2008-2010
Sponsor: SA Responsible Gambling Foundation
PI: Carla Sharp, Ph.D.
E-mail: csharp@bcm.edu
Emotional-behavior Disorders in Children Affected by AIDS: The cultural Validity of the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children
Dates: 2007-2008
Sponsor: NIH Centres for AIDS research
PI: Carla Sharp, Ph.D.
E-mail: csharp@bcm.edu
Incorporating Religion and Spirituality into CBT for Depressed and Anxious Older Adults
Dates: 2008-2009
Sponsor: South Central MIRECC
PI: Melinda Stanley, Ph.D.
E-mail: mstanley@bcm.edu
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Anxiety in Dementia
Dates: 2007-2010
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
PI: Melinda Stanley, Ph.D.
E-mail: mstanley@bcm.edu
Treating Late-Life GAD in Primary Care
Dates: 2004-2008
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
PI: Melinda Stanley, Ph.D.
E-mail: mstanley@bcm.edu
Cognitive Behavioral Determinants in Knee Replacement
Dates: 2006-2008
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
PI: Melinda Stanley, Ph.D.
E-mail: mstanley@bcm.edu
Intensive Two-Day Treatment for Post-Deployment Military Personnel with Panic Disorder
Dates: 2007-2008
Sponsor: South Central MIRECC
PI: Ellen Teng, Ph.D.
E-mail: eteng@bcm.edu
Emotional Characteristics Associated with Impulsive Aggression
Dates: 2007-2008
Sponsor: MIRECC
PI: Andra Teten, Ph.D.
E-mail: ateten@bcm.edu
Relationship Characteristics of OIF/OEF & Vietnam Veterans
Dates: 2007-2008
Sponsor: MIRECC
PI: Andra Teten, Ph.D.
E-mail: ateten@bcm.edu
Development of Clinician & Patient Treatment Manuals for the Training & Dissemination of Belief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dates: 2007-2008
Sponsor: MIRECC
PI: Andra Teten, Ph.D.
E-mail: ateten@bcm.edu
Autism
Dates: 2005-2011
Sponsor: Autism Speaks & Autism Treatment Network
PI: Diane Treadwell-Deering, M.D.
E-mail: apolk@bcm.edu