Thomas Insel

Thomas Insel is a neuroscientist and psychiatrist known for his pioneering work on mental health and brain research. He served as the director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) from 2002 to 2015, where he advanced understanding of mental disorders like depression, schizophrenia, and autism. Insel emphasizes the importance of combining neuroscience, technology, and data to improve diagnosis and treatment. His work has helped shift mental health research toward more precise, biology-based approaches, aiming to develop better, personalized care for individuals affected by mental illnesses.