Gabriel R. Fries, PhD
Assistant Professor
Gabriel R. Fries, PhD, PhD, is Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and a translational researcher in the field of biological psychiatry. His research focuses on the epigenetic basis of mood disorders, with a particular interest in bipolar disorder and molecular mechanisms of stress. Dr. Fries’ studies use basic science and investigation of cells, (epi)genomes and clinical datasets to better understand disease mechanisms and transmission, with the ultimate goal of designing novel medications and improving the lives of patients. He has published over 90 peer-reviewed articles and received awards for his research work from multiple scientific societies, including the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP), the International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD), and the International College of Neuropsychopharmacology (CINP). He is currently funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the UTHealth Center of Clinical and Translational Sciences (CCTS), and the UTHealth Consortium on Aging.
