Cindy J Aaronson

Cindy J Aaronson, PhD, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her clinical expertise focuses on Panic Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. She leads neuroimaging research on amygdala and prefrontal cortex functions in anxiety disorders.

Education:

• Bachelors of Arts, University of South Florida, Tampa
• Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University
• Master of Science, Columbia University School of Social Work

Her research includes PET imaging studies funded by NIMH and NARSAD, examining neural mechanisms in panic disorder patients before and after cognitive behavioral therapy. Current projects investigate anticipatory anxiety responses and treatment efficacy biomarkers.

Awards:

• NARSAD Young Investigator Award for PET imaging research