Cenk Tek, MD
Professor of Psychiatry; Director, Psychosis Program, CMHC
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Research Summary
Our lab can accommodate limited number of students for small projects on cognition in schizophrenia or cross-sectional case control studies in clinical subjects in relevance to schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. We are also interested in human reward mechanisms and appetite regulation, and can support small student projects in these areas.
Specialized Terms: Schizophrenia; Psycho-pharmacology; Cognitive neuroscience; Translational neuroscience; Working memory; Cognitive impairment in schizophrenia; Medical comorbidities in schizophrenia; Obesity and mental illness; Human reward mechanisms and appetite regulation
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Research Interests
Memory; Obesity; Psychiatry; Schizophrenia; Diseases; Psychiatry and Psychology; Health Care
Selected Publications
- The effect of duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) on the risk for hospitalization after admission to a first episode serviceFerrara M, Guloksuz S, Hazan H, Li F, Tek C, Sykes L, Riley S, Keshavan M, Srihari V. The effect of duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) on the risk for hospitalization after admission to a first episode service. Schizophrenia Research 2023, 260: 198-204. PMID: 37688984, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2023.08.005.
- Corrigendum to: Reducing the Duration of Untreated Psychosis (DUP) in a US Community: A Quasi-Experimental TrialSrihari V, Ferrara M, Li F, Kline E, Gülöksüz S, Pollard J, Cahill J, Mathis W, Sykes L, Walsh B, McDermott G, Seidman L, Gueorguieva R, Woods S, Tek C, Keshavan M. Corrigendum to: Reducing the Duration of Untreated Psychosis (DUP) in a US Community: A Quasi-Experimental Trial. Schizophrenia Bulletin Open 2022, 3: sgac020-. DOI: 10.1093/schizbullopen/sgac020.
- O1.2. REDUCING THE DURATION OF UNTREATED PSYCHOSIS IN A U.S. CATCHMENT: THE MINDMAP CAMPAIGNSrihari V, Ferrara M, Kline E, Li F, Burke S, Cahill J, Guloksuz S, Woods S, Tek C, Keshavan M. O1.2. REDUCING THE DURATION OF UNTREATED PSYCHOSIS IN A U.S. CATCHMENT: THE MINDMAP CAMPAIGN. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2020, 46: s1-s1. PMCID: PMC7233978, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbaa028.001.
- T242. THE TIMING OF FIRST HELP-SEEKING ATTEMPT IN FIRST EPISODE PSYCHOSIS CAN LEAD TO AVERSIVE PATHWAYS TO CARE. RESULTS FROM THE STEP-ED STUDYFerrara M, Guloksuz S, Mathis W, Raballo A, Li F, Lin I, Syed S, Gallagher K, Woods S, Tek C, Srihari V. T242. THE TIMING OF FIRST HELP-SEEKING ATTEMPT IN FIRST EPISODE PSYCHOSIS CAN LEAD TO AVERSIVE PATHWAYS TO CARE. RESULTS FROM THE STEP-ED STUDY. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2020, 46: s324-s325. PMCID: PMC7234170, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbaa029.802.
- 31.1 COMBINING EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY, RECREATIONAL THERAPY, VIRTUAL REALITY GAMING TECHNOLOGY, AND PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL EXERCISE IN SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESSChoi J, Taylor B, Fiszdon J, Astur R, Haber L, Shagan D, Tek C, Kurtz M, Pearlson G. 31.1 COMBINING EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY, RECREATIONAL THERAPY, VIRTUAL REALITY GAMING TECHNOLOGY, AND PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL EXERCISE IN SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2019, 45: s139-s140. PMCID: PMC6455379, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbz022.127.
- Effects of Curcumin on Cognitive Functioning and Inflammatory State in SchizophreniaKucukgoncu S, Guloksuz S, Tek C. Effects of Curcumin on Cognitive Functioning and Inflammatory State in Schizophrenia. Journal Of Clinical Psychopharmacology 2019, 1. DOI: 10.1097/00004714-900000000-98602.
- Alpha‐lipoic acid (ALA) as a supplementation for weight loss: results from a meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trialsKucukgoncu S, Zhou E, Lucas K, Tek C. Alpha‐lipoic acid (ALA) as a supplementation for weight loss: results from a meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials. Obesity Reviews 2017, 18: 594-601. PMID: 28295905, PMCID: PMC5523816, DOI: 10.1111/obr.12528.
- 178.3 Mindmap: A Population-Based Approach to Early Detection of Psychosis in the United StatesSrihari V, Guloksuz S, Li F, Tek C, Woods S, Pollard J, Cahill J, Keshavan M, Seidman L. 178.3 Mindmap: A Population-Based Approach to Early Detection of Psychosis in the United States. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2017, 43: s95-s95. PMCID: PMC5475714, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbx021.255.
- 207. The Synergistic Effects of Physical and Cognitive Exercise in SchizophreniaChoi J, Taylor B, Tek C, Kurtz M, Fiszdon J, Thime W, Dewberry M, Haber L, Assaf M, Pearlson G. 207. The Synergistic Effects of Physical and Cognitive Exercise in Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2017, 43: s106-s106. PMCID: PMC5475743, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbx021.285.
- Integrated Health CareAnnamalai A, Tek C, Sernyak M, Cole R, Steiner J. Integrated Health Care. 2016, 63-80. DOI: 10.1093/med/9780190214678.003.0005.
- Early Intervention and Prevention for Psychotic DisordersPollard J, Tek C, Woods S, McGlashan T, Srihari V. Early Intervention and Prevention for Psychotic Disorders. 2016, 155-170. DOI: 10.1093/med/9780190214678.003.0010.
- Managing Medication Effects on Body Weight: Do Behavioral Interventions Work?Ratliff J, Reutenauer E, Tek C. Managing Medication Effects on Body Weight: Do Behavioral Interventions Work? FOCUS The Journal Of Lifelong Learning In Psychiatry 2012, 10: 130-139. DOI: 10.1176/appi.focus.10.2.130.
- Pharmacological Treatment of ObesityTek C, Ratliff J, Chwastiak L. Pharmacological Treatment of Obesity. Psychiatric Annals 2011, 41: 489-495. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20110921-08.
- Individuals with schizophrenia consume more calories while following a similar diet pattern as the general populationRatliff J, Palmese L, Reutenauer E, Liskov E, Tek C. Individuals with schizophrenia consume more calories while following a similar diet pattern as the general population. The FASEB Journal 2011, 25: 991.1-991.1. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.991.1.
- Public-Academic Partnerships: Early Intervention for Psychotic Disorders in a Community Mental Health CenterSrihari V, Breitborde N, Pollard J, Tek C, Hyman L, Frisman L, McGlashan T, Jacobs S, Woods S. Public-Academic Partnerships: Early Intervention for Psychotic Disorders in a Community Mental Health Center. Psychiatric Services 2009, 60: 1426-1428. DOI: 10.1176/ps.2009.60.11.1426.
- The unchanging mortality gap for people with schizophreniaChwastiak LA, Tek C. The unchanging mortality gap for people with schizophrenia. The Lancet 2009, 374: 590-592. PMID: 19595448, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(09)61072-2.
- A pilot study of a weight management program with food provision in schizophreniaJean-Baptiste M, Tek C, Liskov E, Chakunta UR, Nicholls S, Hassan AQ, Brownell KD, Wexler BE. A pilot study of a weight management program with food provision in schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research 2007, 96: 198-205. PMID: 17628437, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2007.05.022.
- Schizophrenia: Clinical Features and Psychopathology ConceptsKirkpatrick B, Tek C. Schizophrenia: Clinical Features and Psychopathology Concepts; in Kaplan and Sadock’s Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry/VIIIth ed. Eds: Sadock BJ and Sadock VA, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2005
- Letter to the editor. Substance abuse and the heterogeneity of schizophrenia a population-based studyMessias E, Tek C, Kirkpatrick B. Letter to the editor. Substance abuse and the heterogeneity of schizophrenia a population-based study. Schizophrenia Research 2003, 62: 293-294. PMID: 12837529, DOI: 10.1016/s0920-9964(02)00212-8.
- Summer birth and deficit schizophrenia: A pooled analysis from five countriesMessias E, Kirkpatrick B, Bromet E, Ross D, Buchanan B, Carpenter W, Tek C, Kendler K, Walsh D. Summer birth and deficit schizophrenia: A pooled analysis from five countries. Schizophrenia Research 2003, 60: 45-46. DOI: 10.1016/s0920-9964(03)80134-2.
- Dr. Kirkpatrick and Colleagues ReplyKIRKPATRICK B, TEK C, McCREADIE R. Dr. Kirkpatrick and Colleagues Reply. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2003, 160: 595-596. DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.160.3.595.
- Visual Perceptual and Working Memory Impairments in SchizophreniaTek C, Gold J, Blaxton T, Wilk C, McMahon RP, Buchanan RW. Visual Perceptual and Working Memory Impairments in Schizophrenia. JAMA Psychiatry 2002, 59: 146-153. PMID: 11825136, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.59.2.146.
- Religiosity and religious obsessions in obsessive–compulsive disorderTek C, Ulug B. Religiosity and religious obsessions in obsessive–compulsive disorder. Psychiatry Research 2001, 104: 99-108. PMID: 11711164, DOI: 10.1016/s0165-1781(01)00310-9.
- Summer Birth and Deficit Schizophrenia in Nithsdale, ScotlandTEK C, KIRKPATRICK B, KELLY C, MCCREADIE R. Summer Birth and Deficit Schizophrenia in Nithsdale, Scotland. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 2001, 189: 613-617. PMID: 11580005, DOI: 10.1097/00005053-200109000-00007.
- A five-year followup study of deficit and nondeficit schizophreniaTek C, Kirkpatrick B, Buchanan RW. A five-year followup study of deficit and nondeficit schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research 2001, 49: 253-260. PMID: 11356586, DOI: 10.1016/s0920-9964(00)00146-8.
- Yale‐Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale and US National Institute of Mental Health Global Obsessive Compulsive Scale in Turkish: reliability and validityTek C, Uluǧ B, Rezaki B, Tanriverdi N, Mercan S, Demir B, Vargel S. Yale‐Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale and US National Institute of Mental Health Global Obsessive Compulsive Scale in Turkish: reliability and validity. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica 1995, 91: 410-413. PMID: 7676839, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0447.1995.tb09801.x.
Clinical Trials
Conditions | Study Title |
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Diseases of the Digestive System - Stomach; Obesity & Weight Control | Treatments to Treat Loss-of-Control Eating and Improve Weight Outcomes after Bariatric Surgery |
Mental Health & Behavioral Research | Predictive Coding and Unusual Experiences |