Why do we need to do research?

Researchers are constantly looking for better or new ways of treating diseases. The current medications and/or medical devices available for treating all diseases would not change or improve without research.  Although much information is gained by laboratory and animal studies, new treatments must undergo controlled testing in human subjects before it could be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for public use. Clinical research is the only accurate way to discover how a treatment works in human subjects.


Why participate in research?

Research is the best way to understand mental illness and develop new treatment options. All of the treatments that we have today were made possible through research projects that were done on human subjects. By participating in a research project, you are making a priceless contribution to the further advancement of  knowledge in understanding how we can treat mental illness.


Who is eligible to participate in research?

Participation in a clinical research study is voluntary. For each research study there are specific inclusion and exclusion criteria that must be met by every participant. The criteria will vary from study to study.  The best way to find out is by contacting us.


Where can I get more information?

You can contact...

Sevie Kandefer, MS
Research Coordinator
The State University of New York at Buffalo
Department of Psychiatry
Erie County Medical Center
462 Grider Street
Buffalo, NY 14215
Phone: (716) 898-4038
Fax: (716) 898-4538
sk293@buffalo.edu