Dr. Manuela Padurariu, MD, PhD, is a psychiatrist and licensed in Romania. Dr. Manuela has extensive experience in psychiatric research with over 30 articles published in well-rated international medical journals. Her research includes clinical trials on psychiatric drugs, and also independent clinical research and grant projects. The doctor’s experience in psychiatry is sustained by seeing patients, performing research, and teaching students on various psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and dementia. Well on her way to becoming a thought leader in psychiatry, Dr. Manuela’s scientific activity is well appreciated globally with over 300 citations on her published articles and over 20 prizes and travel grants. In addition, she is an ad hoc reviewer for several international medical journals.