The JBRF has isolated and defined the Fear of Harm BPD phenotype
The JBRF has isolated and defined the Fear of Harm BPD phenotype, the first psychiatric illness to be associated with a heritable, physical biomarker. Click to view info graphic.
The First Longitudinal Study Using Intranasal Ketamine in the Treatment of the Fear of Harm Phenotype
This landmark study codifies years of clinical experience with intranasal ketamine which goes beyond the current research base to provide preliminary evidence of efficacy and safety over an extended period.
Q&A on the significance of the longitudinal study of intranasal ketamine in a novel phenotype of bipolar disorder
Clinical experience using intranasal ketamine in the longitudinal treatment of juvenile bipolar disorder with fear of harm phenotype. Papolos D1, Frei M2, Rossignol D3, Mattis S4, Hernandez-Garcia LC5, Teicher MH5.J Affect Disord. 2017 Aug 30. 1. Were you surprised by your findings, why, why not? I was surprised by the magnitude of the effect when…
In Memory of Dr. Cleland C. Landolt, MD, FACS, FACC, FACP
Dr. Cleland C. Landolt, M.D., 68, of San Diego, CA, passed away on June 19, 2017. He died of congestive heart failure. Cle is survived by his former spouse, Kendra Tucker, their sons Cole and Reilly, his sisters Wendy and Sally, and his brothers Peter, Bruce and Matthew. He is pre-deceased by his father, Dr.…
To Our Friends & Supporters
Many thanks for your continuing support of the Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation. All progress we make is attributable to your extraordinarily consistent generosity.
Your contributions have helped fund research that has resulted in ground‐breaking studies that identified a novel subtype, and an effective treatment for the most severe form of juvenile‐onset bipolar disorder (referred to as the Fear of Harm subtype). The research led to a major expansion of knowledge in the field.
NPR Interview on Eric Walton, son of Liza Long “I am Adam Lanza’s Mother”
Dr. Papolos received an invitation to be interviewed for a segment on NPR’s Weekend Edition on childhood bipolar disorder that will air Sunday 4/24/2016 at 9:00am. The subject is being showcased because of a recent Tedx talk given by 16 y.o Eric Walton, the son of Liza Long, who published an article, “I am Adam Lanza’s Mother” several days after the Sandy Hook killings.
Could Ketamine Help Children With Bipolar Disorder? CBS New York, Dr. Max Gomez reports.
Click the following link to watch the report by Dr. Max Gomez:
Could Ketamine Help Children With Bipolar Disorder? « CBS New York.
Recruiting for Treatment Study – video
This is a video that documents the experiences of three children who have participated in the pilot study of intranasal ketamine as a treatment for juvenile bipolar disorder. Dr. Demitri Papolos, Director of Research for JBRF, developed and implemented a pilot study to explore the efficacy of intranasal ketamine as a treatment for children who…
Interview: ketamine & bipolar disorder
An interview on Blog Talk Radio with Marianne Russo of “The CoffeeKlatch” :
JBRF Genetic Study
The Goal The goal of the Genetics Study is to better understand the genetic basis of juvenile bipolar disorder. Greater comprehension of the biological basis of the disorder will lead to better methods of prevention and treatment. Genetics 101 The human body is composed of trillions of cells. Each one of these cells contains chromosomes.…