Laureate Institute for Brain Research

Laureate Institute for Brain Research 6655 S. Yale Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74136
(918) 502-5100 for easy access to large patient volumes. In 2007, The William K. ft.

In 1996, the decision was made to establish and maintain long-term, large volume patient databases of descriptors and potential determinants that relate to the development and course of mental disorders in patients presenting to the Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital (LPCH). The LPCH has 85,000 psychiatric outpatient visits and 8000 hospitalizations per year, outscoring nearly all other such facilities in the U.S. Recognizing these features as holding unique possibilities for in-depth studies of mental disease, and that the organization and initiation of such studies in a new program were not likely to be funded from other granting sources, The William K. Warren Foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, having held a long interest in neuropsychiatric disease, pledged significant financial support, recognizing the long-term, prospective aspects requisite for such a study to yield substantive results. Warren Foundation initiated the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in which potential biomarkers, including genetic sampling and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of groups defined by partitioning of clinical phenotypes would be added to the longitudinal clinical studies to expand knowledge about the underlying pathogenetic features of mental disorders. The Foundation’s funding has provided ~40,000 sq. of space, an MRI scanner and associated stimulus delivery equipment and an extensive computing network, all research-dedicated. To address the complexity of neuroscience research, guiding principles in the development of LIBR have been to emphasize multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional involvement, as well as to gather young, proven talent from diverse fields, who share a common vision and who become committed to interacting on joint research. The initial staff group now has been assembled at the new LIBR facility, which opened in the summer of 2009.

March 30 marked World Bipolar Day — a global effort to increase awareness and reduce stigma around bipolar disorder.Bipo...
03/31/2026

March 30 marked World Bipolar Day — a global effort to increase awareness and reduce stigma around bipolar disorder.

Bipolar disorder is a complex psychiatric condition involving shifts in mood, energy, sleep, and cognitive function. It affects an estimated 40 million people worldwide and is associated with significant impacts on daily functioning and long-term health.

Research continues to show that bipolar disorder is rooted in brain-based changes in neural circuits involved in emotion regulation, reward processing, and stress response. Collaborations between research and advocacy groups are continuing to grow, and LIBR is grateful to be part of the research to help with more targeted interventions, so outcomes can improve.

Whether you’re living with bipolar disorder, loving someone, or just supporting mental wellness, we’re all in this together. Visit https://ibpf.org/learn/programs/world-bipolar-day/ to learn more.

A mental health study at LIBR is investigating what happens in the brain during obsessions and compulsions. 🧠We are seek...
03/27/2026

A mental health study at LIBR is investigating what happens in the brain during obsessions and compulsions. 🧠

We are seeking participants who are:
• between the ages of 18-65
• experiencing obsessions and/or compulsions, or repetitive thoughts or actions

This study involves in-person appointments at our location in south Tulsa! Call 918-502- 5100, email info@libr.net, or visit www.laureateinstitute.org for more information!

📢 New Publication from LIBRLIBR researchers Dr. Adrienne Taren and Dr. Martin Paulus have published a landmark study in ...
03/25/2026

📢 New Publication from LIBR

LIBR researchers Dr. Adrienne Taren and Dr. Martin Paulus have published a landmark study in the European Journal of Psychotraumatology — presenting the first neuroscience-based model to explain how cumulative occupational trauma alters brain circuit function in healthcare workers and first responders, leading to PTSD and burnout.

This work establishes a scientific foundation for the next generation of targeted, scalable interventions for frontline workers around the world.

Read the full story, here: https://www.laureateinstitute.org/news/tulsa-researchers-shed-new-light-on-the-biological-toll-of-burnout-in-healthcare-workers

An alcohol use and mental health study at LIBR is investigating the benefits of different types of therapy and their imp...
03/19/2026

An alcohol use and mental health study at LIBR is investigating the benefits of different types of therapy and their impact on behavior.

We are seeking participants ages 18-65 who are wanting to decrease their alcohol use and who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression to join a paid study at our south Tulsa location.

Call 918-502-5100, email info@libr.net, or visit www.laureateinstitute.org for more information!

The Laureate Institute for Brain Research is launching a new investigational study aimed to understand the effects of lo...
03/13/2026

The Laureate Institute for Brain Research is launching a new investigational study aimed to understand the effects of low-intensity focused ultrasound on brain activity and post-traumatic stress symptoms for healthcare workers.

If you‘re a healthcare professional, ages 18–65, with exposure to trauma or other stressful events at work in the last 6 months, you could be eligible to participate.
📍 Tulsa, OK
💵 Compensation provided

Link in bio to sign up and learn more https://www.laureateinstitute.org/ongoing-studies.html

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) affect millions of people each year. Approximatel...
03/11/2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) affect millions of people each year. Approximately 75% of TBIs are considered mild, often referred to as concussions.

While many people recover fully, 10–20% continue to experience symptoms for months, including headaches, concentration difficulties, and mental health challenges. Long-term care is most effective when it’s individualized, focusing on targeted rehabilitation and treatment for each person’s specific symptoms.

TBIs are a major public health issue that require stronger prevention efforts, more research, and improved treatment options. At LIBR, we’re working to help close these gaps through neuroscience and psychological research. To learn more about our on-going studies, please visit https://www.laureateinstitute.org/ongoing-studies.html

A mental health study at LIBR is investigating the effectiveness of therapy for veterans. We are seeking post-9/11 veter...
02/26/2026

A mental health study at LIBR is investigating the effectiveness of therapy for veterans. We are seeking post-9/11 veterans with a history of PTSD and traumatic brain injury to join a paid study in S. Tulsa. Call 918-502-5100 or visit www.laureateinstitute.org for more information!

Evan White, Principal Investigator at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research, recently presented at the ONASHE Region...
02/25/2026

Evan White, Principal Investigator at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research, recently presented at the ONASHE Regional Conference hosted by the College of the Muscogee Nation.

Dr. White shared research examining resilience and mental health within Native communities, highlighting the importance of culturally informed neuroscience and community-engaged research design. The conference convened tribal college students and educators from across Oklahoma to advance academic collaboration, student success, and regional partnership. Read more here: https://www.mvskokemedia.com/the-annual-onashe-regional-conference-at-cmn/

His work at LIBR centers on partnership-driven research in Native communities — advancing mental health science in ways that are collaborative, culturally grounded, and meaningful. 💜

In celebration of the Lunar New Year, our FOCUS Committee held a dumpling-making event last week led by our very own Dr....
02/17/2026

In celebration of the Lunar New Year, our FOCUS Committee held a dumpling-making event last week led by our very own Dr. Kai Ping Burrows. It was a meaningful way to gather, learn, and celebrate together!

A mental health study at LIBR is seeking to explore the effectiveness of therapy for veterans. 🩵 We are seeking particip...
02/13/2026

A mental health study at LIBR is seeking to explore the effectiveness of therapy for veterans. 🩵 We are seeking participants who are veterans with PTSD and current complaints related to thinking and memory to join a paid study at our south Tulsa location.
Call 918-502-5100, email info@libr.net, or visit www.laureateinstitute.org for more information!

Roses are red, violets are blue—your brain has needs,and care helps it through. 🧠💓
02/13/2026

Roses are red, violets are blue—
your brain has needs,
and care helps it through. 🧠💓

New research from LIBR, published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, reveals a dual effe...
01/29/2026

New research from LIBR, published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, reveals a dual effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in individuals with anxious depression.

🧠 A single session of frontal tDCS improved attention, task engagement, and activation in executive brain regions—but also unexpectedly increased sensitivity to threat, including heightened amygdala response and startle reactions.

These findings suggest tDCS may be most effective as a supporting tool, paired with therapies that benefit from increased focus and engagement, rather than as a standalone treatment.

Led by Maria Ironside, DPhil, this study helps clarify how noninvasive brain stimulation affects both cognition and emotion—and why personalized, targeted approaches to depression treatment are so important.

🔬 Read the full open-access study here: https://www.biologicalpsychiatrycnni.org/article/S2451-9022(25)00336-2/fulltext

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