Ezra Susser

Ezra Susser is a prominent American psychiatrist and epidemiologist known for his research in mental health, particularly focusing on schizophrenia and its social determinants. As part of the faculty at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, he investigates how genetic, environmental, and societal factors contribute to mental health disorders. Susser emphasizes the importance of understanding these influences to improve prevention and treatment strategies for mental illness. His work aims to bridge the gap between clinical research and public health, fostering better approaches to mental health care.