Atsushi Kamiya MD, PhD
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Neuroscience
akamiya1@jhmi.edu
Telephone Number: 410-502-0060
Fax Number: 410-614-1792
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
600 North Wolfe St.
Baltimore, MD 21287
Room: Meyer 3-162A
Telephone Number: 410-502-0060
Fax Number: 410-614-1792
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
600 North Wolfe St.
Baltimore, MD 21287
Room: Meyer 3-162A
Areas of Research
Neurobiology of DiseaseCellular + Molecular Neuroscience
Developmental Neuroscience
Graduate Program Affiliations
Psychoimmune Biology Program
The goal of my research program is to elucidate the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the psychopathology of neuropsychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and depression. Leveraging our expertise in basic neurobiology and my backgrounds in clinical psychiatry, our current research focuses on investigating how environmental risk factors (e.g., psychosocial stress, teen cannabis use), genetic risks, and aging impact immune and inflammatory processes, contributing to aberrant brain function and leading to disease psychopathology. Our mission is to uncover critical molecular pathways that underlie disease pathophysiology and identify potential molecular targets for novel pharmacological interventions. Ultimately, we aim to develop mechanism-based strategies for the prevention and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders.