Martin Picard
Martin Picard is an Associate Professor of Behavioral Medicine (in Psychiatry) at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, directing the Picard Lab which investigates the interface between psychological stress, cellular energy metabolism, and aging processes.
About
Martin Picard earned his PhD in Biochemistry from McGill University in 2011, followed by postdoctoral training at McGill and Harvard Medical School.
In 2016, he joined Columbia University as Assistant Professor, advancing to Associate Professor in 2022.
His research centers on mitochondrial science, exploring how cellular energy production influences health, stress responses, and longevity.
Picard has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, pioneered techniques for live-cell mitochondrial imaging, and collaborates internationally on psychobiology and aging.
Areas of Expertise
Recent Podcasts
Improve Energy & Longevity by Optimizing Mitochondria | Dr. Martin Picard
Topic: Optimizing Mitochondria for Energy and Longevity
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