CARL I. COHEN, M.D.
Business Address: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 1203
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11203
(718) 270-2907 Fax: (718) 270-4104 Cell: (646)342-9185
E-mail:
Education: C.U.N.Y., Brooklyn College, B.A. (Chemistry), 1967 S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo, M.D., 1971
S.U.N.Y., Buffalo, M.D., 1971
New York University, M.A. (Sociology/Education), 1974
Professional Experience:
1. Distinguished Service Professor, SUNY, 2009- .
2. Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine, SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, 1987 - .
3. Director, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, 1983 -.
4. Director, Brooklyn Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Center at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 1988--.
5. Director, Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program, SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn 1984- .
6. Director, HRSA Geriatric Fellowship in Medicine, Psychiatry and Dentistry, SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, 2003- .
7. Attending in Psychiatry, University Hospital of Brooklyn, 1982 - .
8. Director, Downstate Mental Hygiene Associates (Department Outpatient Division), 1983- 2005.
9. Consultant, Veteran's Administration homeless program (TORCH), 1989 - 2002.
10. Attending in Psychiatry, Kings County Hospital, 1987 - 2001.
11. Associate Professor of Psychiatry, SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, 1981 - 1987.
12. Chief Medical Officer of Outpatient Services, Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, 1981 - 1983.
13. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, New York University Medical Center, 1981 - 1986.
14. Attending in Psychiatry, Bellevue Hospital, 1975 - 1982.
15. Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, New York University Medical Center, 1977 - 1981.
16. Co-director, Community Psychiatry Unit, N.Y.U./Bellevue, 1975 -1981.
17. Joint appointment in Urban Health Affairs (Community Medicine), N.Y.U. Medical Center, 1975 - 1981.
18. Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, N.Y.U. Medical Center, 1976 - 1977.
19. Clinical Instructor of Psychiatry, N.Y.U. Medical Center, 1975 - 1976.
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20. Fellowship in Social & Community Psychiatry, N.Y.U./Bellevue Medical Center, 1974 - 1975.
21. Resident in Psychiatry, N.Y.U./Bellevue Medical Center, 1972 - 1974.
22. Medicine/Psychiatry Internship - Medical College of Pennsylvania, Institute of the Pennsylvania Hospital; Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, Philadelphia, Pa., 1971 - 1972.
23. Provision of consultation +/or treatment to various community agencies: Aberdeen Hotel Service Center (psychiatric halfway house); Anthony Residence Salvation Army residence); Betances Health Agency (Lower East Side health agency); Bowery Residents' Committee (self-help group on Bowery); East Midtown Services to Older People (senior citizen agency); Murray Hill SRO Project (senior citizen agency); Urban Family Center (Lower East Side agency); Senior Citizens Companion Program; 1973- 1993.
Licensure and Certification:
(1) Diplomate American Board of Psychiatry; Added Qualifications in Geriatric Psychiatry, 1991; recertification, 2009.
(2) Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry, 1977.
(3) License: New York State (July 1, 1972) No. 112653.
(4) Medicaid (Psychiatry)
Research & Extramural Support:
Principal Investigator and Project Administrator:
(1) "Networks of the Aged Living in Midtown S.R.O. Hotels." NIMH RO1-MHAG 31745, 1978 - 1981; $178,000.
(2) "Natural Helping Neighbors - A Forgotten Health Resource." Supported by Ittleson, New York, and Van Amerigen Foundations; 1978 - 1979; $45,500.
(3) "Aftercare for Ex-Mental Patients." Supported by Gateposts Foundation; 1980 - 1981; $20,700.
(4) "Schizophrenia and Social Networks." SUNY DMC (Intramural); 1982 - 1983; $2,000.
(5) "Old Men on the Bowery in the 1980's - Adaptive Strategies." NIMH 1-RO1 MH37562, 1982 - 1985; $155,000.
(6) "Geriatric Training Models." NIMH T24 MH18088, 1984 - 1987; $101,000.
(7) "Postgraduate Specialty Training in Geriatric Mental Health." NIMH TO1 MH3089, 1984 - 1987; $228,000.
(8) "Geriatric Mental Health Academic Award" (Career Development Award). NIMH KO7 MH00523, 1984 - 1987; $135,000.
(9) "Project Rescue - Model Program for Homeless Mentally Ill." NIMH 1-H84 MH42443, 1986 - 1990; $338,000.
(10) "A Self-Administered Screening Test to Detect Dementia in Community-Dwelling Elderly." Research Retirement Foundation, 1986 - 1988; $49,788.
(11) Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Center, New York State Department of Health, 1988 – 1999; $54000- $100,000 per year.
(12) Geriatric Training and Education Program, New York State Office of Mental Health, 1987 - 1990; 1993 - present; $25,000 per year.
(13) Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. Developed grant for Bowery Residents' Committee approximately $150,000/year. Public Health Service, 1988 - 1991.
(14) "Older Homeless Women." NIMH RO1-MH45780, 1989 - 1993; $237,830.
(15) "Training in Inner-City Child and Geriatric Psychiatry." NIMH TO1-MH19319, 1989-1992; $388,350.
(16) Technical Assistance Grant. Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation. 1990; $3,000.
(17) Home Visits for Dementia Patients. Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation. 1990-92; $5,000.
(18) Alzheimer's Disease Center - Satellite Center. Principal Investigator at Satellite Center. NIA P30AGO8051, 1991-1995; $765,700.
(19) "Depression Among Nursing Home Residents with Dementia." New York State Department of Health. 1992-94; $249,700.
(20) "Mood, Psychosis, and Agitation Among Afro-American, Afro-Caribbean, and Caucasian Dementia Patients." New York State Department Health. 1994-1996; $250,000.
(21) Dementia Outreach Campaign to Minority Communities. Borough of Brooklyn, 1993 - present, $3000 to $23,000/year.
(22) "Depression & Anxiety Disorder in Older African Americans." NIMH RO1 MH53453, 1995-2002, $1,184,000.
(23) "The Buddy Model: Using Natural Supports to Improve the Well-Being of Nursing Home Residents with Dementia." NYS Department of Health, 1996-97; $240.000.
(24) Seroquel Phase IIIb Outcome Study, Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, 1995-97.
(25) Donepezil Phase IIIb Outcome Study, Eisai/Pfizer, 1996-97.
(26) “Risperidone vs. Olanzapine in the Treatment of Schizophrenia in Elderly Subjects.” Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc., 1997 - 99.
(27) “A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Seroquel Versus Risperidone in the Treatment of Behavioral Disturbances in Alzheimer’s Disease.” Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, 1998 - 00.
(28) “Mandatory Depression Screening as a Model for Improving Recognition and Treatment of Depression in Dementia Patients.” NYS Department of Health, 1998-1999, $230,000.
(29) “Prevalence of Hyperprolactinemia in Schizophrenic Patients Treated with Antipsychotic Drugs.” 1998- 99, Eli Lilly.
(30) “Use of Olanzepine in the Reduction of Hyperprolactinemia in Schizophrenic Patients.”
1998- 99, Eli Lilly.
(31) “The Use of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in Patients with Depression: A Placebo-Controlled Trial. SUNY HSCB Intramural Investment Initiative, 1998-99, $20,000.
(32) Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Center, New York State Department of Health, 2000 – 2005; $300,000.
(33) Alzheimer’s Disease Community Services Program. NYS Department of Health, 2000-2006, $228,000.
(34) Clinical Antipsychotic Trial in Effectiveness and Treatment (CATIE). NIMH, subcontract with UNC. 2001- 2002, $50,000.
(35) “Geodon Safety Trial” Pfizer/Zodiac 2002 –2004 $ 4000.
(36) “Training of Home Attendants in Dementia Care.” Union 1199. $11,000. 2001-2002.
(37) “Fellowship Training in Geriatric Medicine, Dentistry, and Psychiatry.” Bureau of Health Professions, HRSA, DO1 HP 00022, 2003-2007, $1,400,000.
(38) Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Center, New York State Department of Health, 2005 – 2010; $300,000.
(39) Alzheimer’s Disease Community Services Program. NYS Department of Health, 2006-2011, $195,000.
(40) “Fellowship Training in Geriatric Medicine, Dentistry, and Psychiatry.” Bureau of Health Professions, HRSA, DO1, 2007-2010, $1,800,000.
(41) “A Training Program to Enhance Cultural Competency in Nursing Homes” NYS Dept of Health, 2008- 2011 $850,000
Co-Principal Investigator:
(1) "Providing a Missing Link in the Chain of Natural Support Systems." AOA-90-A-1825, 1979-1981; $259,000.
(2) “Treatment of Depression in Late Stage Dementia Patients.” NYS Department of Health, 1996-97, $245,000.
(3) “Coping and Adaptation in Older African Americans.” MBRC/NIA 1996-99, $1,032,337.
(4) “Enhancing Mood and Reducing Symptoms in Late Stage Dementia Patients by Training Staffing Non-verbal Sensitivity. NYS Department of Health, 1998-2000; $241,000.
(5) “Career Leadership Award - Dr. Carol Magai” NIA KO7-AG00921, 1999-2002; $300,000.
(6) “Older Persons With Schizophrenia” NIGMS SO6 GM54650 (subproject), 2001-2003; $240,000. PI: Paul Ramirez, Co-PI C. Cohen
(7) “NIMH Career Opportunities in Research [COR]),” 1 T34 MH65174 2002 - 2007 Education and Training, Honors Undergraduates $1,479,646 . LIU COR. PI: C. Magai, C. Cohen, Co-PI and SUNY-Downstate Research Coordinator.
(8) “Ethnicity and Socioemotional Functioning in Later Life.” 1RO1AG/MH21017 $1,880,213. 2003-2007 PI: C. Magai, Co-PI, C. Cohen
(9) “Service Utilization among Older Schizophrenic Persons” NIGMS SO6 GM74923(subproject), $360,000 2006- 2009.PI: Paul Ramirez, Co-PI C. Cohen
(10) A multicenter, double-blind, flexible-dose, long term extension trial of the safety and maintenance of effect of asenapine using olanzapine positive control in schizophrenic subjects who complete protocols 041022, PI Miranda Chakos. Coinvestigators: Michael Garret, Stephen Goldfinger, Carl Cohen, Dan Friedman
(11) A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Flexible-Dose, 6Month Trial Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Asenapine with Olanzapine in Stable Subjects With Predominant, Persistent Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia;
PI Miranda Chakos Coinvestigators: Michael Garret, Stephen Goldfinger, Carl Cohen, Dan Friedman
(12) A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Flexible-Dose, 6-Month Extension Trial Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Asenapine With Olanzapine in Subjects who Completed Protocol A7501013 (Protocol A7501014)
PI Miranda Chakos Coinvestigators: Michael Garret, Stephen Goldfinger, Carl Cohen, Dan Friedman
(13) A Phase 3, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Trial Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Asenapine in Subjects Continuing Lithium or Valproic Acid/Divalproex Sodium for the Treatment of an Acute Manic or Mixed Episode.
PI Miranda Chakos Coinvestigators: Michael Garret, Stephen Goldfinger, Carl Cohen, Dan Friedman
(14) A Phase 3, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Continuation Trial Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Asenapine in Subjects Completing Trial A7501008 and Continuing Lithium or Valproic Acid/Divalproex Sodium for the Treatment of an Acute Manic or Mixed Episode
PI Miranda Chakos Coinvestigators: Michael Garret, Stephen Goldfinger, Carl Cohen, Dan Friedman
(15) A multicenter, open-label, flexible-dose, parallel-group evaluation of the cataractogenic potential of quetiapine fumarate (SEROQUEL) and risperidone (RISPERDAL) in the long-term treatment of subjects with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder;
PI Miranda Chakos Coinvestigators: Stephen Goldfinger, Carl Cohen, Dan Friedman
Teaching Experience:
(1) Founder and director of ACGME-approved training program for Geriatric Psychiatry fellows and psychiatric residents. Developer of curriculum, course administrator, primary instructor and clinical supervisor: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, 1984 - .
(2) "Geriatric Psychiatry" course and/or lectures:
(a) 1st year medical students, 1989 - . SUNY
(b) 2nd year medical students, 1984 - . SUNY
(c ) PGY II psychiatric residents, 1983 - . SUNY
(d) PGY III psychiatric residents, 1984 - . SUNY
(e) Geriatric fellows, 1984 - . SUNY
(f) Psychiatric residents at Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, 1985 - 92.
(3) Social & Community Psychiatric course or lectures:
(a) 2nd year medical students, 1983- 1987. SUNY
(b) PGY III psychiatric residents, 1982 - 1983. SUNY
(c) PGY IV psychiatric residents, 1984 - 1987. SUNY
(d) PGY II/III psychiatric residents, 2001. SUNY
(e) PGY III/IV psychiatric residents at VA TORCH (homeless) program, 2000- 02. SUNY
(4) Behavioral Science course, clinical supervisor, 2nd year medical students, Downstate Medical Center; 1983- .
(5) Social & Community Psychiatry course, PGY III residents, Kingsboro Psychiatric Center; 1982 - 1992.
(6) "Sociology of Mental Illness" - Course for PGY II psychiatric residents; NYU Medical Center; 1974 - 1979.
(7) "Introduction to Community Psychiatry" - Course for PGY II psychiatric trainees; NYU Medical Center; 1974 - 1980.
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(8) Instructor in Behavioral Science - Community Medicine course for first year medical students; NYU Medical Center; 1974 - 1980.
(9) Instructor in Psychiatry course for second year medical students; NYU Medical Center; 1976 - 1980.
(10) Instructor in Geriatric course for first and second year medical students; NYU Medical Center; 1976 - 1980.
(11) Group discussion leader in Philosophy in Medicine course for first year medical students: NYU Medical Center; 1977.
(12) Coordinator of monthly conferences, "Community & Social Psychiatry," for medical center personnel and students; NYU Medical Center; 1974 - 1978.
(13) "Community Mental Health Services in N.Y.C." Instructional Assistant. New School for Social Research; 1974.
(14) Clinical and research supervision of psychiatric residents, medical students, and graduate students at Downstate Medical Center and NYU.
(15) Various committees at SUNY Downstate: Faculty Research Advisory Committee; Course planning committee for geriatrics; Geriatric Advisory Committee
Consultantships and Advisory Committees:
(1) American Psychiatric Association, Council on Aging & Committee on Minority Elders, 2002-2007.
(2) Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry, Aging Committee, 1998-present.
(3) Long Island Alzheimer’s Association, Board Member, 1997 - present.
(4) St. Francis Friends of the Poor; Board of Directors; 1980 - present.
(5) Editorial Board: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry 1990-2000.
(6) Assistant Editor, American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 1993-2001.
(7) American Psychiatric Association, Committee on Homelessness, 1993-96.
(8) American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry : Various committees: Nominating ;
Research; Public Affairs; Training.
(9) Periodic reviewer of grants for the National Institute of Health, NIMH, HRSA Bureau of Health Professionals, Veteran's Administration.
(10) Special advisor, White House Conference on Aging; 1980-81.
(11) Reviewer: American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services, Journal of Hospital & Community Psychiatry, Journal of Gerontology, New York State Journal of Medicine, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, International Psychogeriatrics, Psychiatric Services, Journal of Nervous & Mental Disease, International Journal of Aging & Human Development, Community Mental Health Journal, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Archives of General Psychiatry, Journal of Applied Gerontology, The Gerontologist, Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, and many others.
(12) Consultant, Columbia University, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Community Psychiatry; 1978, 1979.
(13) New York Heart Association - Community Programs Subcommittee; 1973-74.
(14) Murray Hill SRO Project - Board of Directors; 1975-76.
(15) East Midtown Community Council - Hotel subcommittee; 1975-78.
(16) Gotham Community Services - Board of Directors; 1975-76.
(17) SRO Service Providers Consortium; 1978-81.
(18) N.Y.C. Department of Health, Health Coordinating Committee for the Aged; 1979-81.
(19) Alzheimer's Disease Task Force, New York Academy of Medicine; 1987.
(20) Advisory Committee: Higher Education in an Aging Society, Gerontological Society of America;
1987-89.
Professional Organizations:
American Psychiatric Association (Distinguished Life Fellow)
The Gerontological Society of America
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry
American Association of Community Psychiatrists