University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Scientific Council Member (Joined 2002)
2009, 2004, 1999, 1992 Distinguished Investigator Grant
1996 Selo Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Depression Research (Colvin Prize)
The author of more than 300 scientific publications, Dr. Berrettini conducts research on the genetics and pharmacogenetics of several complex traits, including addictions, mood disorders, eating disorders and epilepsy. Since 1997, Dr. Berrettini has served as the Director of the Center for Neurobiology and Behavior, a group of interdisciplinary scientists studying genetic and biologic influences on brain disorders and behavior.
Dr. Berrettini earned his M.D. degree (1977) and Ph.D. degree in pharmacology (1979) from Thomas Jefferson University (TJU). After completing residency training in psychiatry, he studied the genetics of behavioral disorders at the National Institute of Mental Health for 10 years.
Jeffrey Borenstein, M.D., serves as the President & CEO of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, the largest private funder of mental health research grants. Dr. Borenstein developed the Emmy-nominated public television program “Healthy Minds,” and serves as host and executive producer of the series. The program, broadcast nationwide, is available online, and focuses on topics in psychiatry in order to educate the public, reduce stigma and offer a message of hope. Dr. Borenstein served as Editor-in-Chief of Psychiatric News, the newspaper of the American Psychiatric Association from 2012 - 2023.
Dr. Borenstein is a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine and serves as the Chair of the Section of Psychiatry at the Academy. He also has served as the President of the New York State Psychiatric Association. Dr. Borenstein earned his undergraduate degree at Harvard and his medical degree at New York University.
