Mark G Barad

Mark G Barad is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA School of Medicine. His research focuses on the neural mechanisms of fear conditioning and extinction, with significant implications for developing treatments for anxiety disorders.

Dr. Barad's primary research interests include:

• Fear conditioning and extinction mechanisms
• Neural circuitry of emotional memory, particularly amygdala function
• Pharmacological interventions targeting calcium channels and neurotransmitter systems
• Molecular mechanisms underlying memory processes
• Translational research from rodent models to clinical applications

His publication record from 2002-2009 reveals a consistent research trajectory examining how various biological mechanisms affect fear extinction, with particular emphasis on L-type calcium channels, dopamine receptors, and adrenergic transmission. His work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications for anxiety disorders, PTSD, and memory-related conditions.

Dr. Barad has served as Principal Investigator on multiple NIH-funded research projects:

• "Translating Extinction of Fear to Anxiety Disorder Treatment" (NIH R21MH072259, 2004-2007)
• "Conference on Childhood, Culture, and Neurodevelopment" (NIH R13HD048149, 2004-2009)
• "Rodent models of anxiety disorder treatment" (NIH K08MH064532, 2002-2005)

His research has been widely cited in the field, with several publications receiving substantial attention for their contributions to understanding the biological basis of fear memory processes and their potential clinical applications.