Summer 2021
Rappaport Gift is Culmination of Two Decades of Neuroscience Support
“Over the past 20 years, our partnership with McLean has produced a remarkable number of very talented scientists who have gone on to
pursue significant research on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, addiction and depression, as well as basic research into neuroscience and
the brain.”
- Jerry Rappaport
Board of Visitors Convenes Using a Virtual Platform
The McLean Board of Visitors (BoV) gathers annually to connect and learn about current innovations in research, clinical care and training at McLean.
New Summer Research Program Welcomes Undergraduates of Color
“At McLean, we’ve been exploring how to address what we call ‘leakage’ in the neuroscience pipeline for BIPOC students,”
Family Supports Young OCD Researchers Discovering Ways to Better Tailor Treatment

“The Hellers have been truly instrumental in forwarding our research agenda. These young investigators have gone on to obtain their own outside research grants, thanks to the work the Hellers supported.”

- OCDI Program Director Diane Davey, RN, MBA
2021 Ride Successfully Returns in Person
After pivoting to a virtual ride in 2020, founder Mac Dorris invited cyclists back in person to the annual Ride for Mental Health in June. Recently, Mac presented McLean with a check for $225,000 - the proceeds from the 2021 Ride. To date, the Ride has raised more than $800,000 for research, training and clinical care at McLean Hospital.
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