Martin Picard

Dr. Picard trained with world-leading scientists in mitochondrial biology, bioenergetics, and neuroscience. With his laboratory at Columbia University, he pioneered the field of Mitochondrial Psychobiology and has developed an internationally recognized, rigorous interdisciplinary research program. He partners with visionary thinkers and domain experts across diverse areas, leading large-scale initiatives to accelerate the scientific and cultural transformations necessary to help each person sustainably achieve their full health potential.

Dr. Picard is the world’s leading expert on mitochondrial biology and the role of energy metabolism in health.

Selected Awards

• Neal E Miller New Investigator Award, Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research
• Nathan W. Shock Memorial Lecture, NIH National Institute on Aging
• Rising Stars Lecture, NIH Director’s Office
• Baszucki Prize in Science, Baszucki Group
• Early Career Impact Award, Federation of Associations of Behavioral and Brain Sciences

Number of Publications

150 (>16,000 citations)

Years of Clinical Experience & Estimated Number of Patients Treated

Columbia Neuromuscular and Mitochondrial Disorders Clinic (Dr. Michio Hirano) – 6 years

Followed ~100 patients, but none under my direct care