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'''Carol A. Tamminga''' is an American [[psychiatrist]] and [[neuroscientist]], focusing in treating psychotic illnesses, such as schizophrenia, psychotic [[bipolar disorder]], and [[schizoaffective disorder]], currently the Lou and Ellen McGinley Distinguished Chair in Psychiatric Research at [[University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center]] and is an Elected Fellow of the [[National Academy of Medicine]]. She serves on the advisory boards of the Brain and Behavioral Research Foundation and of the [[National Institute of Mental Health]] (NIMH).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://utswmed.org/doctors/carol-tamminga/|title=Carol Tamminga, M.D.: Psychiatry {{!}} UT Southwestern Medical Center|website=utswmed.org|language=en|access-date=2019-03-24}}</ref> In 2011 she was awarded the Lieber Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Schizophrenia Research.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbrfoundation.org/grants-prizes/prizes-awards/past-outstanding-achievement-prizewinners|title=Past Outstanding Achievement Prizewinners|date=2017-04-11|website=Brain & Behavior Research Foundation|language=en|access-date=2019-03-07}}</ref> Tamminga led a study examining whether giving [[Fluoxetine|Prozac]] to fetuses with [[Down syndrome]] would improve the functioning of their brains.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.popsci.com/from-chat-room-to-clinical-trial|title=Could An Antidepressant Help Kids With Down Syndrome?|website=Popular Science|language=en|access-date=2019-03-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/UTSW-Study-Gives-Prozac-to-Unborn-Babies-with-Down-Syndrome-367189951.html|title=Study Gives Prozac to Fetuses With Down Syndrome|last=Bryan|first=Ellen|website=NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth|language=en|access-date=2019-03-09}}</ref> In her attempt to confirm psychiatric diagnoses biologically, she found "biotypes" or "clusters."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/schizophrenia/last-undiscovered-organ-body|title=The Last Undiscovered Organ in the Body|last=Carreon|first=David|last2=Gold|first2=Jessica|date=Aug 28, 2018|website=Psychiatric Times}}</ref> Her current research involves mechanisms underlying [[schizophrenia]], especially its most prominent symptoms, [[psychosis]] and [[memory]] dysfunction.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://profiles.utsouthwestern.edu/profile/58406/carol-tamminga.html |title=Carol Tamminga |publisher=utsouthwestern.edu |accessdate=May 12, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://profiles.utsouthwestern.edu/profile/58406/carol-tamminga-schizophrenia.html |title=Questions |publisher=utsouthwestern.edu |accessdate=May 12, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/labs/schizophrenia/ |title=Lab |publisher=utsouthwestern.edu |accessdate=May 12, 2017}}</ref>
'''Carol A. Tamminga''' is an American [[psychiatrist]] and [[neuroscientist]], focusing in treating psychotic illnesses, such as schizophrenia, psychotic [[bipolar disorder]], and [[schizoaffective disorder]], currently the Lou and Ellen McGinley Distinguished Chair in Psychiatric Research and the Chief of the Translational Neuroscience Division in Schizophrenia at [[University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://profiles.utsouthwestern.edu/profile/58406/carol-tamminga.html |title=Academic Profile: Carol Tamminga, M.D. |access-date=2022-05-28}}</ref>. She hss been Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at UTSW since 2008. She is an Elected Fellow of the [[National Academy of Medicine]]. She serves on the advisory boards of the Brain and Behavioral Research Foundation and of the [[National Institute of Mental Health]] (NIMH).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://utswmed.org/doctors/carol-tamminga/|title=Carol Tamminga, M.D.: Psychiatry {{!}} UT Southwestern Medical Center|website=utswmed.org|language=en|access-date=2019-03-24}}</ref> In 2011 she was awarded the Lieber Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Schizophrenia Research.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbrfoundation.org/grants-prizes/prizes-awards/past-outstanding-achievement-prizewinners|title=Past Outstanding Achievement Prizewinners|date=2017-04-11|website=Brain & Behavior Research Foundation|language=en|access-date=2019-03-07}}</ref> Tamminga led a study examining whether giving [[Fluoxetine|Prozac]] to fetuses with [[Down syndrome]] would improve the functioning of their brains.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.popsci.com/from-chat-room-to-clinical-trial|title=Could An Antidepressant Help Kids With Down Syndrome?|website=Popular Science|language=en|access-date=2019-03-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/UTSW-Study-Gives-Prozac-to-Unborn-Babies-with-Down-Syndrome-367189951.html|title=Study Gives Prozac to Fetuses With Down Syndrome|last=Bryan|first=Ellen|website=NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth|language=en|access-date=2019-03-09}}</ref> In her attempt to confirm psychiatric diagnoses biologically, she found "biotypes" or "clusters."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/schizophrenia/last-undiscovered-organ-body|title=The Last Undiscovered Organ in the Body|last=Carreon|first=David|last2=Gold|first2=Jessica|date=Aug 28, 2018|website=Psychiatric Times}}</ref> Her current research involves mechanisms underlying [[schizophrenia]], especially its most prominent symptoms, [[psychosis]] and [[memory]] dysfunction.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://profiles.utsouthwestern.edu/profile/58406/carol-tamminga.html |title=Carol Tamminga |publisher=utsouthwestern.edu |accessdate=May 12, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://profiles.utsouthwestern.edu/profile/58406/carol-tamminga-schizophrenia.html |title=Questions |publisher=utsouthwestern.edu |accessdate=May 12, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/labs/schizophrenia/ |title=Lab |publisher=utsouthwestern.edu |access-date=May 12, 2017}}</ref>

==Early Life==
Carol Ann Tamminga was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Freda Tamminga (née Hekman) and Sam Tamminga. She is the granddaughter of [[John E. Hekman]], founder of the Hekman Biscuit Company, which through mergers and rebranding became the [[Keebler Company]]. She is also the niece of [[Edward J. Hekman]], former President of the [[Keebler Company]] and founding Administrator of the [[Food and Nutrition Service]], [[United States Department of Agriculture]] <ref>{{cite news |author=<!--not stated--> |title=Edward Hekman, Official Of Biscuit Firm, USDA |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1980/03/20/edward-hekman-official-of-biscuit-firm-usda/00cee9e3-e398-4347-8cbb-5f502a65e31c/ |work=The Washington Post |date=1980-03-20 |access-date=2022-05-28}}</ref>. She has three siblings: Bill (d. 2020)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://obits.mlive.com/us/obituaries/grandrapids/name/sidney-tamminga-obituary?id=7651307|title=Obituary: Sidney William Tamminga|accessdate=2022-05-28}}</ref>, Ed, and Evelyn (d. 1971).

==Marriage and children==
She was previously married to Jim Hengeveld (d. 2006) and has two daughters: Cristan and [[Bonnie Fleming|Bonnie]].


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Carol A. Tamminga is an American psychiatrist and neuroscientist, focusing in treating psychotic illnesses, such as schizophrenia, psychotic bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder, currently the Lou and Ellen McGinley Distinguished Chair in Psychiatric Research and the Chief of the Translational Neuroscience Division in Schizophrenia at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center[1]. She hss been Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at UTSW since 2008. She is an Elected Fellow of the National Academy of Medicine. She serves on the advisory boards of the Brain and Behavioral Research Foundation and of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).[2] In 2011 she was awarded the Lieber Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Schizophrenia Research.[3] Tamminga led a study examining whether giving Prozac to fetuses with Down syndrome would improve the functioning of their brains.[4][5] In her attempt to confirm psychiatric diagnoses biologically, she found "biotypes" or "clusters."[6] Her current research involves mechanisms underlying schizophrenia, especially its most prominent symptoms, psychosis and memory dysfunction.[7][8][9]

Early Life

Carol Ann Tamminga was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Freda Tamminga (née Hekman) and Sam Tamminga. She is the granddaughter of John E. Hekman, founder of the Hekman Biscuit Company, which through mergers and rebranding became the Keebler Company. She is also the niece of Edward J. Hekman, former President of the Keebler Company and founding Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service, United States Department of Agriculture [10]. She has three siblings: Bill (d. 2020)[11], Ed, and Evelyn (d. 1971).

Marriage and children

She was previously married to Jim Hengeveld (d. 2006) and has two daughters: Cristan and Bonnie.

References

  1. ^ "Academic Profile: Carol Tamminga, M.D." Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  2. ^ "Carol Tamminga, M.D.: Psychiatry | UT Southwestern Medical Center". utswmed.org. Retrieved 2019-03-24.
  3. ^ "Past Outstanding Achievement Prizewinners". Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. 2017-04-11. Retrieved 2019-03-07.
  4. ^ "Could An Antidepressant Help Kids With Down Syndrome?". Popular Science. Retrieved 2019-03-09.
  5. ^ Bryan, Ellen. "Study Gives Prozac to Fetuses With Down Syndrome". NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Retrieved 2019-03-09.
  6. ^ Carreon, David; Gold, Jessica (Aug 28, 2018). "The Last Undiscovered Organ in the Body". Psychiatric Times.
  7. ^ "Carol Tamminga". utsouthwestern.edu. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  8. ^ "Questions". utsouthwestern.edu. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  9. ^ "Lab". utsouthwestern.edu. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  10. ^ "Edward Hekman, Official Of Biscuit Firm, USDA". The Washington Post. 1980-03-20. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  11. ^ "Obituary: Sidney William Tamminga". Retrieved 2022-05-28.
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