Julie A Carbray

Julie A Carbray is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Nursing at the University of Illinois Chicago, holding dual appointments in the Department of Psychiatry (College of Medicine) and Department of Population Health Nursing Science (College of Nursing). She has served on faculty since 1993 and directs the Pediatric Mood Disorder Clinic at the Institute for Juvenile Research.

Education:

• PhD, Rush University (1993)
• Master of Science, Rush University (1988)
• Bachelor of Science, Purdue University (1987)

Dr. Carbray's research focuses on childhood mood disorders with emphasis on psychopharmacology mechanisms, neurobiological underpinnings in youth, and evidence-based family interventions. Her seminal work in pediatric bipolar disorder has transformed clinical understanding and treatment protocols for early-onset mood disorders through rigorous translational research and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Scientific Awards:

• Karen Gousman Excellence in Nursing Award (2008)
• APNA Best Practices in Outpatient Bipolar Disorder Program Award (2008)
• UIC Inspire Award for Core Values Exemplification (2012)
• APNA Distinguished Service Award (2016)
• UIC College of Nursing Preceptor of the Year (2019)

As an educator, Dr. Carbray trains nurse practitioners and medical students in psychopharmacology and therapeutic interventions for child/adolescent mood disorders across UIC's multidisciplinary programs. Her clinical leadership spans three decades of developing evidence-based treatment models at the Pediatric Mood Disorder Clinic.

Leading the multidisciplinary Pediatric Mood Disorder Clinic at the Institute for Juvenile Research, Dr. Carbray integrates clinical service, research, and training to advance youth mood disorder treatment while maintaining national recognition as a clinical expert in complex pediatric bipolar presentations.