Don F. De Francisco, M.D., Ph.D.
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Pharmacology Research Institute Medical Director |
Academic Qualifications
Ph.D.
Resident Internship M.D. |
1984
1974 1971 1970 |
Southern California Psychoanalytic Institute University of California, Irvine Highland General Hospital, CA University of California, Irvine
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Board Certification Psychiatry & Neurology |
Date 1976
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University Affiliation Associate Clinical |
Date 1974- |
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 700 studies involving patients suffering from a wide array of illnesses. Recognized expertise in both anxiety and sleep disorders, as well as dream analysis. |