CDI Faculty

Carolyn Rodriguez

Carolyn Rodriguez, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Rodriguez is currently an Assistant Professor at Columbia University-New York State Psychiatric Institute. Her research focuses on developing novel treatments for patients suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and understanding the neurobiology of the glutamate neurotransmitter system. She was recently awarded a K23 grant to identify novel drug targets for rapid-reduction of OCD symptoms. During her residency, Dr. Rodriguez was honored with the Barbara Anne Liskin Prize from Columbia University for her leadership in clinical, research, teaching, and community service. She has also organized two science workshops with interactive experiments for underprivileged minority elementary students.

Positions

  • Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychiatry, Columbia University

 

Education

  • M.D., 2004, Harvard Medical School, Medicine
  • Ph.D., 2004, Harvard Medical School, Neuroscience, Genetics

 

Relevant Publications

  • Rodriguez CI, Kegeles L, Flood P, Simpson HB. Rapid resolution of obsessions after an infusion of intravenous ketamine in a patient with treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder. J of Clin Psychiatry. 2011; 72(4):567-9.
  • Rodriguez CI, Bender J, Marcus SM, Snape M, Rynn M, Simpson HB. Minocycline augmentation of pharmacotherapy in obsessive-compulsive disorder: an open-label trial. J of Clin Psychiatry. 2010;71:1247-1249.
  • Rodriguez CI, Corcoran C, Simpson HB. Diagnosis and treatment of a patient with both psychotic and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Am J of Psychiatry. 2010;167(7):754-61. Rodriguez CI, Panero L, Tannen A. A personalized intervention for individuals with hoarding behaviors at risk for eviction. Psychiatric Serv. 2010; 61:205.
  • Rodriguez CI, Cabaniss DL, Arbuckle MR, Oquendo MA. The role of culture in a psychodynamic psychotherapy: parallel process resulting from cultural similarities between patient and therapist. Am J of Psychiatry. 2008; 165: 1402-1406.