About Us
at the Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
Geriatric Psychiatry Research Program
Nunzio Pomara, MD
Dr. Pomara is the Director of the Geriatric Psychiatry Division at NKI as well as the Mood States and Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Program at the New York University School of Medicine. See lab here: Mood States & Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Program | NYU Langone Health
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Dr. Pomara has been involved in research pertaining to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Geriatric Psychopharmacology for more than 30 years and has made many important contributions in these areas. He has been involved in many of the clinical trials that led to the FDA approval of medications currently used to treat AD. These medications include Memantine and Exelon.Dr. Pomara has made many important and original contributions in this area of study as well as to our understanding of this disease. Dr. Pomara has also received numerous grants from the National Institute of Health (NIH), published extensively, and presented at various national and international scientific meetings. He is a member of numerous scientific organizations, including the American and European College of Neuropsychopharmacology.
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Dr. Pomara and his research team have established a center at NKI offering treatment with the latest experimental agents for AD. Over the years, this program has enabled hundreds of patients to be safely treated with promising compounds years before they were actually introduced in the market. His participation in clinical trials is ongoing. Please see the research tab for current ongoing clinical trials.
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Nunzio Pomara, MD
Director
For Dr. Pomara's complete Curriculum Vitae, including his list of publications and research experience, please download the PDF version located on the right.
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OFFICE ADDRESS
Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
140 Old Orangeburg Rd., Bldg. 35
Orangeburg, NY 10962
P (845) 398-5579 / 5582
F (845) 398-5575
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EDUCATION
Columbia College 1968-1972
New York City
A.B. Biology
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State University of New York 1972-1976
Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Doctor of Medicine
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TRAINING
New York Medical College 1976-1977
Metropolitan Hospital
1901 First Avenue
New York, NY 10029
Internship, General Surgery
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New York Medical College 1977-1980
Metropolitan Hospital
Residency, General Psychiatry
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Wayne State University School of Medicine 1980-1982
Lafayette Clinic
951 East Lafayette
Detroit, MI 48207
Fellowship, Geriatric Psychiatry
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FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
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Professor of Psychiatry 2004-Present
Department of Psychiatry
New York University School of Medicine
New York, NY 10016
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Research Professor 1999-2003
Department of Psychiatry
New York University School of Medicine
New York, NY 10016
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Research Associate Professor 1986-1999
Department of Psychiatry
New York University School of Medicine
New York, NY 10016
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Associate Professor 1985-1986
Department of Psychiatry
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit, MI 48201
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Assistant Professor 1981-1985
Department of Psychiatry
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit, MI 48201
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Instructor 1980-1981
Department of Psychiatry
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit, MI 48201
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HOSPITAL OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
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Director 1986-Present
Division of Geriatric Psychiatry
The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
Orangeburg, NY 10962
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Consultant 2008-Present
The Pearl Barlow Center for Memory Evaluation and Treatment
Center of Excellence on Brain Aging
New York University School of Medicine
New York, NY 10016
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Attending Psychiatrist 2003-Present
Tisch Hospital
New York University Medical Center
New York, NY 10016
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MAJOR PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Society of Biological Psychiatry
American Medical Association
American Psychiatric Association
European College of Neuropsychopharmacology
American College of Neuropsychopharmacology2010
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LICENSURE AND BOARD CERTIFICATION
New York State M.D. License 131170
Michigan State M.D. License 043147
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners1977
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Psychiatry)1982
Added Qualification in Geriatric Psychiatry,
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology1992
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NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
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Member, Scientific Advisory Board1988-1995
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association
Rockland County, NY Chapter
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Member, Editorial Board
Current Drug Therapy
Neurochemical Research
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Ad-Hoc Journal Reviewer:
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Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease
Archives of General Psychiatry
The Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences
CNS Drugs
Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology
Biological Psychiatry
Neurobiology of Aging
Progress In Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry
American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
Pharmacotherapy
CNS Spectrum
Biological Research for Nursing
Neurochemical Research
Lancet
Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics
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National Institute of Health Study Sections
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Member, Interventions Committee2006-2009
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders, Personality Disorders and
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Disorders of Late-Life (ITSP) NIMH Standing Committee
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Member, Special Emphasis Panel/Scientific Review Group2010
Alzheimer’s Disease Pilot Clinical Trials (ZRG1 BBBP-D)
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Ad-Hoc Member:
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Neural Basis of Psychopathology,2000
Addictions and Sleep Disorders Study Section (NPAS)
Biobehavioral Mechanisms of Emotions,2004
Stress and Health Study Section (MESH)
Interventions for Schizophrenia and Aging Related Disorders2004
Brain Disorders & Clinical Neuroscience (BDCN-E)2004
Brain Disorders & Clinical Neuroscience (BDCN-A)2005
Brain Disorders & Clinical Neuroscience (BDCN),2005 & 2006
Member Conflicts Study Section
Aging Systems and Geriatric Study Section (ASG)2006
Brain Disorders & Clinical Neuroscience,2008
Fellowships Study Section (ZRG1 F01)
Interventions Committee for Adult Disorders (ITVA)Jun/Oct 2009
Adult Psychopathology and Disorders of Aging (APDA)2010
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc.2003, 2005 & 2009
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Member, Awards Committee2001-2005
International College of Geriatric Psychoneuropharmacology (ICGP)
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Ad-Hoc Reviewer2006
Research Into Ageing, London, UK
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Member, Program Committee2006-2009
Society of Biological Psychiatry
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HONORS AND AWARDS
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Second Prize Winner2011
Second Annual Center of Excellence on Brain Aging Research Day Poster Session
New York University Langone Medical Center
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Member, Board of Visitors2006-Present
Rockland Psychiatric Center
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Member Advisory Board2008-Present
Mental Health Foundation
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Award Winner for Excellence In Psychiatric Research1990
New York State Office of Mental Health
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Pulitzer Scholarship Winner1968
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STATE BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
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Promotion and Tenure Committee1992-1997
Nathan S. Kline Institute
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Clinical Research Committee1987-1990
Nathan S. Kline Institute
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Institutional Review Board
Nathan S. Kline Institute/Rockland Psychiatric Center1987-Present
Lafayette Clinic 1981-1986
Curriculum Vitae
Recent Publications
To read more about Dr. Pomara's latest research,
please download the files below
Nunzio Pomara, MD