Mark Slifstein

Mark Slifstein is a Professor of Psychiatry at Stony Brook University's Renaissance School of Medicine and Director of the PET Research Core. His career spans roles at Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute, where he held academic titles from Assistant to Associate Professor.

• PhD, Mathematics (1999), MS (1995), BA (1993) from New York University
• Summa cum laude graduate and Phi Beta Kappa member

Dr. Slifstein's research focuses on pharmacokinetics, PET/SPECT neuroimaging, and dopaminergic/serotoninergic neurotransmission in schizophrenia. He specializes in multimodal imaging, data reduction methods, and image reconstruction techniques.

Key research trends from his publications include neuroreceptor mapping, radioligand development, and quantitative PET analysis across schizophrenia and depression studies.

• Scientific Awards: Summa cum laude (1993), Phi Beta Kappa (1993)

His work involves experimental design for PET studies, radiotracer production, and clinical imaging collaborations with institutions like the New York State Psychiatric Institute.