Lisa M. Slimmer

Lisa M. Slimmer is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry (Part-Time) at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. She is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital and the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG), a network of over 900 providers certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

• PhD in Physiology (University of Rochester, 1994)
• MD (University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry, 1997)

Dr. Slimmer's research bridges psychiatry and physiology, focusing on:

• Interactions between stress, medical illness, and depression
• Neuroscience applications in clinical psychiatry
• Physiological mechanisms in reproductive cycles and hemorrhage recovery
• Medical student education and psychiatric leadership

Her publications highlight interdisciplinary work in neuropsychiatry and physiological research. Awards include the Mary Lou Meyers Award (2011), Laughlin Fellowship (2001), and multiple scholarships from 1994-1998.