Dr. German Torres, the Corresponding Author, (torresg@nyit.edu) received a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of California at Santa Barbara and is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Histology at the New York College of Medicine of New York Institute of Technology. His specific research interests are centered on the biological basis of mental disorders. Dr. German Torres is supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health and The Johns Hopkins University.

Contact Information: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York Institute of Technology, PO Box 8000, Old Westbury, NY 11568; (516) 686-3806, FAX (516) 686-3750.

Dr. Brian H. Hallas (bhallas@nyit.edu) received his Ph.D. in neurobiology from Purdue University in 1979. He also holds an M.S. in biology from Purdue University, a B.A. in Psychology, and a B.S. in Biology from University of Hartford. He has been awarded numerous research grants and has authored many articles in scientific journals. He is the recipient of various honors and awards, most recently the prestigious Presidential Service Award from New York Institute of Technology in 2007.

In 2004, he completed a Heritage Foundation Health Policy Fellowship based on stem cell research. From 2003 to 2007, he was Associate Dean of Research at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology, where he is currently Chair and Professor of the Department of Neuroscience. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles, several book chapters and 225 abstracts.

Dr. Gregory S. Fraley (fraley@hope.edu) received his PhD in neuroscience from Washington State University. He also holds an M.S. in Avian Physiology and a B.S. in Animal Science both from the University of Maryland at College Park. Dr. Fraley is currently an Associate Professor in Biology and Neuroscience at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. His specific research interests investigate environmental impacts on the developing brain and the resultant adult onset of neuropathology. Dr. Fraley is currently supported by grants from the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Dr. Joerg Leheste (jleheste@nyit.edu) received his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the Humboldt University, Berlin/Germany in 2001. He also holds an M.S. in Biology with focus on Molecular Genetics and a B.S. in ­Biology