Murray Albert Raskind MD

Geriatric Psychiatry, Pain Medicine

Director, Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Puget Sound Health Care System; Professor and Vice-Chairman, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine and Director, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, University of Washington School of Medicine

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1660 S Columbian Way# S116Seattle, WA 98108
Phone+1 206-768-5375
Fax+1 206-764-2573

Education & Training

University of WashingtonResidency, Psychiatry, 1970 - 1973
Harlem Hospital CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1969 - 1970
Harlem Hospital CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1968 - 1969
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1968

Certifications & Licensure

WA State Medical License 1970 - 2026
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2003-2014

Clinical Trials

Alzheimer's Disease and Aging: Therapeutic Potential of Estrogen Start of enrollment: 1998 Apr 01
Completed
Phase 2
Prazosin for Treating Noncombat Trauma Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Start of enrollment: 2003 Oct 01
Terminated
Not Applicable
Prazosin vs Paroxetine in Combat Stress-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Nightmares & Sleep Disturbance Start of enrollment: 2004 Jul 01
Terminated
Not Applicable
Cooperative Studies Program #563 - Prazosin and Combat Trauma PTSD Start of enrollment: 2010 Jan 06
Completed
Phase 3
Prazosin for Post-Concussive Headaches Start of enrollment: 2016 Nov 29
COMPLETED
PHASE4
Prazosin and Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Biomarkers in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Start of enrollment: 2016 Dec 01
Terminated
Phase 4
Methylphenidate for the Treatment of PTSD With Associated Neurocognitive Complaints Start of enrollment: 2024 Feb 05
RECRUITING
PHASE4
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Dysregulation of Noradrenergic Activity: Its Role in Conceptualizing and Treating Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease, and Postt...
Rakesh Jain, Craig Chepke, Lori L Davis, Roger S McIntyre, Murray A Raskind
The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. 2024-11-08
Naltrexone augmented with prazosin for alcohol use disorder: results from a randomized controlled proof-of-concept trial.
Tracy L Simpson, Carol Achtmeyer, Lisa Batten, Joseph Reoux, Jane Shofer
Alcohol and Alcoholism. 2024-07-21
3 citations
Perivascular Space Burden and Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers in US Veterans With Blast-Related Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
Erin A Yamamoto, Seiji Koike, Madison Luther, Laura Dennis, Miranda M Lim
Journal of Neurotrauma. 2024-07-01

Journal Articles

American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Cynthia Stappenbeck, Murray Raskind, National Institutes of Health

Lectures

New Alzheimers Guidelines: Using the Latest Evidence to Provide Individualized Care
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 5/4/2012
New Alzheimers Guidelines: Using the Latest Evidence to Provide Individualized Care
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP), Tempe, Arizona - 1/27/2012

Press Mentions

What Medicine Is Used for PtsdDecember 6th, 2022
How Can Mental Health Research Become More Relevant to Those It Is Meant to Serve?May 2nd, 2021
Black Veterans Support Group Brings Fellowship, Community, BrotherhoodJanuary 29th, 2021
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Grant Support

Administrative CoreNational Institute On Aging2010–2012
Alzheimer'S Disease Research CenterNational Institute On Aging2005–2011
Prazosin For Noncombat Trauma PTSDNational Institute Of Mental Health2005–2008
Psychopathology Of Alzheimer'S: APOE And The HPA AxisNational Institute On Aging2001–2005
Alzheimers Disease Research CenterNational Institute On Aging1998–2004
Neurobehavior, Neuroendocrinology, And Genetics Of ADNational Institute On Aging1999–2003
Core--ClinicalNational Institute On Aging1996–1999
Psychopathology Of Alzheimer'S--PsychoneuroendocrinologyNational Institute On Aging1992–1999
Galanin In Memory Pathways--Effects Of Hormones On AgingNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1997
Psychopathology Of Alzheimers--PsychoneuroendocrinologyNational Institute On Aging1994
Allzheimer'S Disease Research CenterNational Institute On Aging1992
Sattelite Diagnostic And Treatment CenterNational Institute On Aging1991
Psychopathology Of Alzheimer'S-PsychoneuroendocrinologyNational Institute On Aging1989–1991