Don F. De Francisco, M.D., Ph.D.

Pharmacology Research Institute
Associate Medical Director

Academic Qualifications

Degree/Certification

Ph.D.

Resident

Internship

M.D.

Date

1984

1974

1971

1970

Institution/State

Southern California Psychoanalytic Institute

University of California, Irvine

Highland General Hospital, California

University of California, Irvine

 

Board Certification

Psychiatry & Neurology 

Date

1976

 

 

University Affiliation

Associate Clinical
Professor

Date

1974-
Present

 

Institution/State

University of California, Irvine

Brief Summary of Relevant Clinical Research Experience

A member of the PRI team since 1975, Dr. DeFrancisco is experienced in the clinical evaluation of both the safety and efficacy of (usually) new chemical entities. The clinical investigations have been predominantly (although not exclusively) psychopharmacological studies. Board certification in both adult and geriatric psychiatry. Experienced in the conduct of all phases [I-IV] of clinical research, encompassing more than 500 studies involving patients suffering from a wide array of illnesses. Recognized expertise in both anxiety and sleep disorders, as well as dream analysis.

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