University of Miami Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

24/07/2025

From scanning images to spotting tumors, hashtag is transforming health care. But what about medical ethics?
Dr. Gauri Agarwal and M.D./M.P.H. student Isha Harshe explored how today’s top chatbots handle real clinical dilemmas, and how they stack up against human judgment. 🤖

See what they discovered: https://loom.ly/Q9bEs9U

16/07/2025

Join us for an information session on Online Master of Public Health at the Miller School of Medicine! Are you interested in furthering your career in public health or would like to switch to a new field? Learn more about our program, chat with the graduate staff, and discover how we can help you achieve your academic and professional goals. 🙌

Don't miss this opportunity to explore our online MPH program from the comfort of your own home.

Register now to secure your spot: https://loom.ly/rrwmNck

08/07/2025

Helen Bramlett, M.S. ’97, Ph.D. ’98, came to UM to study the brain—and stayed to change how we treat it. From hypothermia therapy to nano drugs, her research is reshaping trauma care. Explore how her lab discoveries are making their way to the bedside: https://loom.ly/uAY4G24

07/07/2025

Dr. Diane Zheng’s research shows a clear link between vision loss and cognitive decline, especially in older adults. Her team is uncovering how sensory issues like sight and hearing loss impact brain health over time. 🧠

Learn more about the findings and what they mean for aging well: https://loom.ly/SAhFN5I

02/07/2025

The The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have implanted their first patient as part of the Neuralink PRIME Study. The patient was featured in a recent update from Neuralink on X. Read more about the patient and how to view the demonstration here: https://loom.ly/Wi1afEU

30/06/2025

PFAS chemicals are in the air, water, and even our blood. Now, Dr. Hannah Gardener is launching a new study to find out how chemicals found in everyday products, may be linked to dementia risk later in life. 🧠

Read more: https://loom.ly/GYW1SQc

26/06/2025

A once reluctant undergrad turned national science prize winner is challenging Alzheimer’s disease. Jack Stahl, a Ph.D. student in the Miller School’s neuroscience program, is researching a novel drug therapy to treat Alzheimer’s. Learn about his motivation for preventing this devastating disease: https://loom.ly/QKNeDwQ

23/06/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Azizi Seixas for receiving the Healthcare Tech Vanguard Award from the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFLHCC)! This award honors visionary leaders in health care who are pioneering innovative digital solutions. 🙌 Dr. Seixas is a powerhouse in the fields of digital health and innovation, and he continues to inspire others with his relentless drive to transform health for all communities.🎉

16/06/2025

Have you applied to be a hashtag ambassador yet? 🙌 This is your opportunity to represent our school on social, highlight your story, and connect with a larger medical community. Don't miss out, applications close June 20! https://loom.ly/yITclGw

03/06/2025

We’re proud to share that the University of Miami Board of Trustees has unanimously endorsed Dr. Dipen Parekh as the next Chief Executive Officer of UHealth and Executive Vice President for Health Affairs at the University of Miami.

UHealth and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine are home to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only NCI-designated cancer center in South Florida; Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the No. 1 eye hospital in the nation for 23 years; and the Desai Sethi Urology Institute.

Dr. Parekh is not only a visionary leader—he’s also a world-renowned surgeon, active researcher, and passionate educator. As Director of the Desai Sethi Urology Institute and former COO of UHealth, he’s been at the forefront of transforming patient care, research, and medical education.

For the past five years, he’s worked alongside UHealth and Miller School of Medicine leadership to move our mission forward—and we’re just getting started. Please join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter for UHealth and our patients. 🙌

Learn more: https://loom.ly/1SOlSoM

02/06/2025

We are delighted to have had Dr. Ghaemi speak for us at our Winter Seminars in March. We are even more so to have Dr. Ghaemi join us again for our upcoming Winter Seminars in 2026.

Dr. Ghaemi has a new YouTube podcast under the name Dr. Nassir Ghaemi.

The YouTube channel is
https://lnkd.in/enZAbeTz

The first five videos are on the following topics:

Hallucinogens (so-called “psychedelics”)
Why DSM is mostly false
Do antidepressants work?
Why ADHD is invalid
PTSD: What it is and what is isn’t

Subscribe to his channel and you can join livestreams most Fridays at 430 PM EST or you can watch the videos at your convenience.

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30/05/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Rosie Curiel Cid, who has joined the Board of Directors for the Southeast Florida Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.

Dr. Rosie is a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, serving as Chief of the Cross-Cultural Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience Division and a leader in the Outreach, Recruitment, and Engagement Core of the Florida Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.

Her extensive expertise in cognitive neuroscience and cross-cultural neuropsychology. Congratulations Dr. Curiel Cid!