Davangere P Devanand MD MBBS
Geriatric Psychiatry, Pain Medicine
Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology at the Columbia University Medical Center; Director of the DIvision of Geriatric Psychiatry, Co-Director of the Memory Disorders Center, Co-Director of the Adult and Late Life Depression Clinic at the New York State Psychiatric Institute.
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425 Robinson StBinghamton, NY 13904
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Summary
- I am Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology and Director of Geriatric Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center in New York, NY. I have received several awards, including the International Psychogeriatrics Association Research Award (1991), and the American Psychiatric Association Award Jack Weinberg award in Geriatric Psychiatry (2014). My research includes pioneering studies on dysthymic disorder in the elderly, the interface between depression and cognition, early markers of Alzheimer’s disease, and treatment of psychosis and agitation in this disorder. I have been Principal Investigator on research grants from the National Institutes of Health and major foundations.
Education & Training
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 1982 - 1984
SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityResidency, Psychiatry, 1980 - 1982
Christian Medical College VelloreClass of 1979
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1984 - 2027
CT State Medical License 1982 - 1985
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Geriatric Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyBoard Certification
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Award for Research in Geriatric Psychiatry American College of Psychiatrists, 2017
- Distinguished Investigator Award American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2015
- Jack Weinberg Memorial Award in Geriatric Psychiatry American Psychiatric Association, 2014
Clinical Trials
- Treatment of Behavioral Symptoms in Alzheimer's Disease Start of enrollment: 1999 Jan 01
- Antipsychotic Discontinuation in Alzheimer's Disease Start of enrollment: 2004 Aug 01
- Combination Treatment Study for Memory Impairment and Depression Start of enrollment: 2011 Sep 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Valacyclovir Treatment in Mild Cognitive Impairment: The VALMCI Randomized Clinical Trial.Davangere P Devanand, Edward D Huey, Min Qian, Renjie Wei, Jeffrey N Motter
Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders. 2026-05-25 - Longitudinal evaluation of neurocognitive outcomes in a cohort with persistent post-COVID olfactory dysfunction.Tiana M Saak, Jeremy P Tervo, Patricia T Jacobson, Brandon J Vilarello, Francesco F Caruana
Scientific Reports. 2026-04-16 - Recovery of Parosmia Preferentially Influences Longitudinal Improvement of Quality of Life in C19OD.Tiana M Saak, Jeremy P Tervo, Brandon J Vilarello, Patricia T Jacobson, Francesco F Caruana
International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. 2026-03-31
Journal Articles
- Age-Specific Prevalence and Incidence of Dementia Diagnoses Among Older US Adults with SchizophreniaMark Olfson, Davangere P Devanand, JAMA Psychiatry
- Odor Identification Ability Predicts PET Amyloid Status and Memory Decline in Older AdultsKreisl WC, Jin P, Lee S, Dayan ER, Vallabhajosula S, Pelton G, Luchsinger JA, Pradhaban G, Devanand DP., J Alzheimers Dis, 1/1/2018
- A Link between Subjective Perceptions of Memory and Physical Function: Implications for Subjective Cognitive DeclineCosentino S, Devanand DP, Gurland B., J Alzheimers Dis., 1/1/2018
Books/Book Chapters
Other
- Comparing three methods of computerized cognitive training for older adults with subclinical cognitive decline.Gooding AL, Choi J, Fiszdon JM, Wilkins K, Kirwin PD, van Dyck CH, Devanand DP, Bell MD & Mindt MR, Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
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Press Mentions
Can Preventing, Treating Herpes Reduce Dementia Risk?August 4th, 2025- Antiviral Treatment Ineffective for Treating Early Alzheimer’s DiseaseJuly 30th, 2025
- Demographics, Smell Test, and Cognitive Test Can Predict Cognitive Decline, DementiaOctober 22nd, 2024
Grant Support
- COGNITIVE TRAINING AND NEUROPLASTICITY IN MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES2017–2029
- COGNITIVE TRAINING AND NEUROPLASTICITY IN MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES2017–2029
- Anti-Viral therapy in Alzheimer's diseaseCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES2017–2025
- Testing Olfaction in Primary care to detect Alzheimer's disease and other Dementias (TOPAD)COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES2017–2025
- Pilot Combination Treatment Trial Of Mild Cognitive Impairment With DepressionNational Institute On Aging2011
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