About Michael Halassa
About Michael Halassa
Welcome to the Substack publication of Michael M. Halassa, MD, PhD—Professor of Neuroscience and Psychiatry, and a passionate voice at the intersection of brain science and mental health.
Over the years, Dr. Halassa's groundbreaking research has reshaped how we understand the thalamus—an often-overlooked brain structure now recognized as central to cognition. In the clinic, his focus on schizophrenia and related disorders has allowed him to bring research insights directly to those who need them most.
This publication is a unique bridge between two powerful communities:→ Neuroscientists advancing our understanding of the brain, and→ Psychiatrists supporting the minds and lives of patients.