Lauren V. Moran, M.D. Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, McLean Hospital, Belmont MA

Psychiatrist in Charge, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Inpatient Program, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Research Program

Biography:

Lauren V. Moran, MD, is an attending psychiatrist with the Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Inpatient Program. Her current research focus is on evaluating the role of prescription stimulants in the development of psychotic disorders. Dr. Moran also conducts research on understanding the neurobiology of high rates of nicotine dependence in patients with schizophrenia.

Expertise:

**SchizophreniaBipolar Disorder**

Publications:

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Education & Training:

Degrees:

• 1997 BA, Columbia College
• 2003 MD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Residency:

• 2007-2010 General Adult Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Fellowship:

• 2010-2012 Academic Fellow in Multidisciplinary Schizophrenia Clinical Research (T32), Maryland Psychiatric Research Center University of Maryland
• 2012-2103 Research Fellow, Center for Addiction Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital

Board Certifications:

• 2013 Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Contact:

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

617.855.3395

Office Address:

Belmont campus - Admissions Building, Room 302

Grants:

• 2020-2024 R01MH122427 NIH/NIMH Risk Factors for Psychosis and Mania with Prescription Amphetamine Use
• 2017-2021 K23MH110564 NIH/NIMH Risk of Psychosis with Prescription Stimulant Use

Publications