Cynthia Shannon Weickert BA, MPhil, PhD

Dr. Cynthia Shannon Weickert earned a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City, and completed postdoctoral training at the National Institute of Mental Health rising to the level of Unit Chief of Molecules in the Neurobiology and Development of Schizophrenia Unit. Cyndi’s research is focused on the molecular developmental neurobiology of schizophrenia. Her awards include the Eli Lilly Young Investigator Award, NIH Fellows Award for Research Excellence, Independent Investigator Award, and two Young Investigator Awards from NARSD.