Jong Yoon
About Jong Yoon
Jong Yoon is a prominent psychiatrist and researcher specializing in schizophrenia and related disorders. He currently serves as a Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and as the Founding Director of the Precision Neuromodulation Clinic at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Currently, Jong Yoon serves as a Permanent Member of the Adult Psychopathology and Disorders of Aging (APDA) Study Section at the National Institutes of Health. This role involves contributing to the evaluation and review of research proposals related to psychopathology and aging disorders. His involvement in this prestigious organization highlights his commitment to advancing research in mental health.
Education and Expertise
Jong Yoon has an extensive educational background in medicine and psychiatry. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from NYU Grossman School of Medicine, completing his studies from 1990 to 1995. Following this, he completed a Psychiatry Residency at the University of California, San Francisco, from 1995 to 1999. His expertise includes delivering neuromodulatory treatments, particularly repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), and applying novel neuroimaging methods to understand schizophrenia and related disorders.
Background
Jong Yoon's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Anthropology from Swarthmore College, which he completed from 1986 to 1990. He has held various academic and clinical positions, including Assistant Professor and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, and Assistant Professor at the University of California, Davis. His diverse experiences span multiple institutions, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of psychiatry and mental health.
Professional Experience in Psychiatry
Jong Yoon has held several significant positions in the field of psychiatry. He worked as a Co-Director of the PTSD/Substance Abuse In-Patient Teaching Unit at the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, from 2013 to 2017. He also served as Director of the Early Diagnosis & Preventative Treatment of Psychosis Clinic at the University of California, Davis, from 2011 to 2013. His roles have focused on advancing treatment and understanding of psychiatric disorders.
Research Focus and Contributions
Jong Yoon's research aims to establish the foundations for mechanism-based treatments and clinical tools for schizophrenia and related conditions. He focuses on utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques to uncover brain mechanisms associated with these disorders. His work contributes to the broader understanding of mental health and the development of innovative treatment strategies.