Scott Stroup, MD, MPH

Dr. Scott Stroup is a Professor of Psychiatry and Vice-Chair for Faculty Affairs in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Dr. Stroup’s research focuses on the effectiveness of interventions and services for people with schizophrenia and related disorders. He was co-principal investigator of the Clinical Antipsychotic Trials of Intervention Effectiveness (CATIE) schizophrenia study and led several clinical trials as principal investigator of the NIMH-sponsored Schizophrenia Trials Network. He currently leads an NIMH-sponsored research center “Optimizing and Personalizing Interventions for Schizophrenia Across the Lifespan.” He works with the New York State Office of Mental Health to disseminate evidence-based practices.

WHO Stands Up for Mental Health
Fourth Annual Comedy Benefit for the Columbia-WHO Center for Global Mental Health
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 6:00 – 9:00 pm EDT
Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd Street, NYC