Albert Kurland | |
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 Albert Kurland in the 1970s | |
| Born | June 29, 1914 |
| Died | December 7, 2008 (aged 94) North Oaks Retirement Community, Pikesville, Maryland, U.S |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | Baltimore City College University of Maryland Medical School Sinai Hospital |
| Known for | Maryland Psychiatric Research Center, Antipsychotics, Psychedelics, Antidepressants |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Psychiatry, Neuropsychopharmacology |
| Institutions | Spring Grove State Hospital Maryland Psychiatric Research Center Taylor Manor Hospital Johns Hopkins University |
Albert Kurland (June 29, 1914 – December 7, 2008) was a psychiatrist and neuropsychopharmacologist at the Spring Grove State Hospital and the Maryland State Psychiatric Research Center. He was also affiliated with Johns Hopkins University as a research professor. He was a prolific researcher, conducting many studies on anti-psychotics, completing early research on the treatment of alcoholics using psychedelics, and making integral contributions to the research unit at the Spring Grove State Hospital.