The Mood Disorders Research Program, under the direction of Dr. Rif El-Mallakh, was established in 1992 to pursue basic and clinical research in the major mood disorders . Since its inception, the program has focused on bipolar illness. Several clinical studies are ongoing and range from pharmacologic studies in acute mania, bipolar depression, and prophylaxis to genetic studies.
Education is a major focus of the program.
Residents and medical students perform elective research projects. Graduate students in basic science departments have performed their research work in our laboratory. The Mood Disorders Research Program sponsors an annual September bipolar symposium for physician continuing medical education. The Bipolar Clinic at the University of Louisville's Ambulatory Care Building provides evaluation and a wide array of psychiatric services to bipolar patients and their families. Return to top.