506: Sage Scientist Developing New Drugs for Depression and Other Neurological Diseases - Dr. Jim Doherty




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Summary: Dr. Jim Doherty is Chief Research Officer at Sage Therapeutics. At Sage, Jim and his colleagues are focused on developing new treatments for different brain disorders including psychiatric, neurodegenerative, and movement disorders. Outside of science, Jim enjoys traveling, seeing cool new sites, and exploring the history of different places with his wife and two kids. He also enjoys participating in a variety of team sports like golf, softball, and ultimate frisbee leagues.