Research Participation Opportunities

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Research Division is committed to clinical research that yields critical knowledge that will ensure the highest quality of mental health care.

We participate in numerous independent research projects. 

Current Research Projects:

Bipolar and Inflammation Study

• Principal Investigator: Erika Saunders, M.D.
• Healthy Volunteers wanted!
• For more information, please follow this link: Bipolar and Inflammation Flier

Longitudinal Study of Bipolar Disorder

• Principal Investigator: Erika Saunders, M.D.
• For more information, please follow this link: Longitudinal Study of Bipolar Disorder flier

Exercise in Treatment Resistant Depression

• Principal Investigator: Ravi Singareddy, M.D.
• For more information, please follow this link: Exercise in Treatment Resistant Depression flier

Insomnia Study

• Principal Investigator: Alexandros N. Vgontzas, M.D.
• For more information, please follow this link: Insomnia Study Flier
• To complete the prescreening survey: Sleep Research & Treatment Center Screening Survey