Highlights
- 1
- 2Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology · 2025
- 3Brain, behavior, and immunity · 2020
Publications
Funding
Active
8 grants- MPIU54HD113172-03NY Community-Hospital-Academic Maternal Health Equity Partnerships (NY-CHAMP) - CEPCEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development · 2023–2030 · via Columbia University· 3 renewals
- Sub-PIR01MH139201-02The immunobiological mechanisms of depression in perimenopauseNational Institute of Mental Health · 2024–2029 · via Van Andel Research Institute
- PIR01HD110419-03Antenatal Anxiety and Dyadic Immune Risk(ADIR Study)Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development · 2023–2029
- Sub-PIHT9425-25-1-0260Neuroactive Steroid Biosynthesis and Dynamic GABAA Receptor Reconfiguration in Postpartum DepressionU.S. Department of Defense · 2025–2029 · via University of Virginia
- Co-IINV-111343Regulation of maternal-fetal immune tolerance by gut metabolitesBill & Melinda Gates Foundation · 2026–2028
- Sub-PIHT9425-24-1-0690A Novel Bassinet to Improve Infant and Maternal Sleep and Reduce Maternal DepressionU.S. Department of Defense · 2024–2028 · via University of Colorado
- KPAY1AX000055-01America's SHIELD: Strategic Herpesvirus Immune Evasion and Latency Defense, through an AI/ML toolkit for broad genus-level immunity to chronic disease and cancerAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health · 2024–2027 · via La Jolla InstituteNo publications yet
- Sub-PIWIHRI 243613-01Prevention of Perinatal Depression Among Individuals with Childhood AdversityPerigee Fund · 2024–2026 · via Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode IslandNo publications yet
Completed grants (4)
- PICUI 235572-01Preventing Maternal Mortality and Morbidity: Preconception through Pregnancy, the 4th Trimester, and BeyondCornell University - Ithaca · 2023–2025
- Sub-PIR01MH118261-04Predictors and Course of Postpartum Obsessions and CompulsionsNational Institute of Mental Health · 2022–2024 · via The Johns Hopkins University
- Sub-PIR01MH111859-05An anxiety-focused early prenatal intervention for the prevention of common mental disorders in PakistanNational Institute of Mental Health · 2022–2023 · via The Johns Hopkins University
Clinical research
Active
6 studies- PINeuroactive Steroid Biosynthesis and Dynamic GABAA Receptor Reconfiguration in Postpartum DepressionUniversity of Virginia · OPEN TO ACCRUAL (as of 2026)
- PILiving Healthy for Moms (LHM) Randomized Type I Hybrid Effectiveness- Implementation Trial: A Doula-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Training (CBT) + Cardiovascular Health (CVH) Intervention for Birthing Individuals in a Low-Income New York City PopulationColumbia University · OPEN TO ACCRUAL (as of 2025)
- PIThe Immunobiological Mechanisms of Depression in PerimenopauseVan Andel Research Institute · OPEN TO ACCRUAL (as of 2025)
- PINCT06144294Whole-Body Hyperthermia for Mood and Anxiety DisordersNA · Weill Medical College of Cornell University · OPEN TO ACCRUAL (as of 2023)Postpartum Depression; Mood Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Postpartum Anxiety
- PIBiological Mechanisms of Perinatal AnxietyWeill Medical College of Cornell University · OPEN TO ACCRUAL (as of 2023)
- PIAntenatal Anxiety and Dyadic Immune Risk (ADIR) StudyWeill Medical College of Cornell University · OPEN TO ACCRUAL (as of 2023)
Completed & closed trials (1)
- PINCT05795114Prevention of Perinatal Depression in Birthing People With a History of Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Type 2 Effectiveness Implementation TrialNA · Northwestern University · CLOSED TO ACCRUAL (as of 2025)Perinatal Depression
News mentions
- Findings May Lead to Blood Test to Predict Risk of Postpartum DepressionJanuary 30, 2025
Women who go on to develop postpartum depression (PPD) may have characteristic levels of neuroactive steroids, molecules derived from the hormone progesterone, in their blood during the third trimester of pregnancy, according to a new study.
- Modern Medicine Can Do a Better Job Addressing Maternal Mental Health DisordersJune 6, 2024
By teasing out the biological mechanisms underlying postpartum mental health disorders, investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine are laying the groundwork for new ways to detect and treat women at risk.
- Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Receive NIH Support for Project Addressing Postpartum Maternal Health in Underserved CommunitiesSeptember 6, 2023
As part of a National Institutes of Health initiative to improve maternal health and pregnancy outcomes nationwide, Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian will play a pivotal role as collaborators with Columbia University Irving Medical Center as one of 10 nationwide IMPROVE (Implementing a Maternal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone) Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence.
- Pregnant Patients with Anxiety Have Altered Immune SystemsMarch 2, 2023
The immune system of pregnant women with anxiety is biologically different from that of pregnant women without anxiety.
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- Lack of Cell Clean-Up Process Associated with Development of Post-Partum DepressionOctober 4, 2022
A cellular process known as autophagy that helps rid cells of debris may be impaired in pregnant women who go on to develop post-partum depression (PPD), according to new research from Weill Cornell Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and UVA Health investigators.
Media highlights
- Postpartum Psychosis: The Push To Fix A Failing SystemMedscape · October 23, 2026
- Opinion: Mentally Ill Women Deserve More Support To Have ChildrenSTAT · September 23, 2026
- The Lindsay Clancy Trial Brings Maternal Mental Health Into The SpotlightCNN · September 8, 2026
- Lindsay Clancy Case Exposes Dangers Of Fragmented U.S. Health System, Experts SaySTAT · September 4, 2026
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- Mental Health Issues During PregnancySirius XM Radio · August 21, 2026
- The Lindsay Clancy Trial Brings Maternal Mental Health Into The SpotlightCNN · August 13, 2026Also in Yahoo
- Opinion: The Lindsay Clancy Case Shows The Limits Of Postpartum PsychiatrySTAT · August 12, 2026
Mentoring
- NCNisha ChandraMD mentee · Class of 2026
- LRLorena RojasPostdoc mentee · 2024–2025
External relationships
Leadership Roles
Marcé of North America · National Curriculum in Reproductive Psychiatry · North American Board of Reproductive Psychiatry INC
Professional Services
National Curriculum in Reproductive Psychiatry · The Johns Hopkins University
Proprietary Interest
American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. · UpToDate, Inc.
Other Interest
Elsevier, BV