Christopher Mark Marano

Dr. Christopher Mark Marano is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM). He serves as Director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry & Adult Acute Care and Associate Director of Psychiatry Residency Training for the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Psychiatry Residency Program. Clinically, he specializes in geriatric psychiatry, treating patients on the Older Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) and performing Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). His research focuses on neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, late-life depression, and the neurobiological links between depression and Alzheimer’s disease.

Education & Training:

• B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Virginia (1992)
• Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program, Towson University (1996)
• M.D., University of Maryland School of Medicine (2000)
• General Psychiatry Residency, University of Maryland/Sheppard-Pratt (2004)
• Geriatric Psychiatry and Research Fellowship, University of Maryland Medical Center (2006)

Research Interests:

Dr. Marano’s work explores the neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, late-life depression, and the role of insulin resistance in cognitive impairment. He has led studies on ECT efficacy and participated in clinical trials for dementia-related behavioral interventions, integrating multimodal imaging to understand depression and mild cognitive impairment.

Awards & Grants:

• Career Development Award (focusing on insulin resistance in late-life depression)

Education & Training:

As Associate Director of Residency Training, Dr. Marano contributes to residency education and integrated behavioral health programs. His work bridges clinical practice, research, and training, emphasizing geriatric mental health and innovative therapies.