BRUCE D. PERRY, M.D., Ph.D.

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Bruce D. Perry; M.D., Ph.D. is a preeminent teacher, clinician, and researcher in children's mental health and neuroscience for the past 30 years. His work on the abuse, neglect, and trauma on the developing brain has influenced clinical practice, programs, and policy across the world. Dr. Perry's research has been instrumental in describing how childhood experiences, both negative and positive, change the biology of the brain—and thereby the health of the child.

His clinical research and practice focus on the complex impact of developmental adversity and its cognitive, behavioral, emotional, social, and physiological effects, such as neglect and trauma, as well as the positive and resilience-building effects of healthy relational connections. His experience with traumatized children has led community and governmental agencies to consult with him following high-profile incidents.

The author of several books and more than 500 journal artides and scientific proceedings, he is also the recipient of numerous awards and serves on the Board of Directors of multiple organizations including Prevent Child Abuse America and The Ana Grace Project.

Currently, he is the principal of the Neurosequential Network and adjunct professor at the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He has held leading academic roles at the University of Chicago School of Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine, focusing on resilience amid developmental challenges.

The NAMI Scientific Research Award is supported by the Peter Corbin Kohn Endowment.
The award recognizes the work of researchers who advance our scientific understanding and treatment of mental illness.
This year, we mark the 20th anniversary of the presentation of the award.

Research remains a strong component of NAMI’s mission. With more attention focused on mental health across our nation,
NAMI is dedicated to continuing to expand our services and programs and providing the tools to support those with mental health concerns. NAMI is passionate about the need to support research that can change the lives of the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Your partnership and support provide a community of sharing and expanding our outreach and our hope for a better future. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of those struggling with mental illness. We can be a force for progress.

Join us in paying tribute to our honoree’s extraordinary accomplishments and to celebrating scientific research and the hope our work inspires. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the presentation of the award, we will also salute our former honorees, many of whom will be with us for the event.

Proceeds from the event support NAMI’s mission.