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Francis Lee, MD, Psychiatry, New York, NY

Francis S Lee MD PhD


Professor, Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College

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  • 525 E 68th St# 171New York, NY 10065

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Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Psychiatry, 1996 - 2000
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1996, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityA.B., 1983 - 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1997 - 2027
  • Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elected Member Association of American Physicians, 2018
  • Elected Member National Academy of Medicine, 2016
  • Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 2009

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Splice-Break: Exploiting an RNA-Seq Splice Junction Algorithm to Discover Mitochondrial DNA Deletion Breakpoints and Analyses of Psychiatric Disorders  
    Francis S Lee, Alan F Schatzberg, Jack D Barchas, Virginia Kimonis, Elizabeth C Chao, Nucleic Acids Research
  • Epigenetic Intersection of BDNF Val66Met Genotype with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Transcriptome in a Cross-Species Model of Estradiol Add-Back  
    Francis S Lee, Karen F Berman, Nature
  • Protective Effects of Elevated Anandamide on Stress and Fear-Related Behaviors: Translational Evidence from Humans and Mice  
    Francis Lee, MD, Nature
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Press Mentions

  • Top Mental Health Research Achievements of 2024 from BBRF
    Top Mental Health Research Achievements of 2024 from BBRFJanuary 7th, 2025
  • Endocannabinoids Could Reduce Risk of Opioid Addiction While Alleviating Pain
    Endocannabinoids Could Reduce Risk of Opioid Addiction While Alleviating PainDecember 2nd, 2024
  • Reducing Risk of Opioid Addiction While Alleviating Pain
    Reducing Risk of Opioid Addiction While Alleviating PainDecember 2nd, 2024
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