Thomas S. Insel

Thomas S. Insel is a neuroscientist and psychiatrist known for his work on understanding mental health disorders. He served as the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) from 2002 to 2017, where he promoted research into brain circuits and biological causes of mental illnesses like depression and schizophrenia. Insel has also advanced the use of technology and data to improve mental health diagnosis and treatment. His efforts have helped shift mental health research toward understanding the brain's biology, aiming to develop more effective, personalized therapies.