Dr. Raymond C. Rosen is a distinguished clinical psychologist and leading authority in sexual health research with over five decades of academic and clinical contributions. He currently serves as Full Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine and maintains an adjunct appointment at Rutgers University's Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. After completing his doctoral training in clinical psychology at SUNY Stony Brook in 1972, Dr. Rosen established himself as a pioneering figure during his 35-year tenure at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School where he founded and co-directed the first inter-disciplinary training program in Sexual Health. His academic leadership extended to significant administrative roles including Chief Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry, Director of Medical Education in Psychiatry from 1992-2001, and Associate Dean from 2001-2003. Dr. Rosen further expanded his research impact through his role as Chief Scientist at New England Research Institutes from 2007-2018 before joining UCSF.
Dr. Rosen's groundbreaking research in sexual psychophysiology has fundamentally shaped the understanding and treatment of sexual disorders, with his work spanning over 450 peer-reviewed publications and an impressive H-Index of 117. His seminal contributions include co-editing foundational texts such as Principles and Practice of Sex Therapy and Sexual Desire Disorders, which have become standard references in the field of sexual medicine. As editor of the Annual Review of Sex Research, he has consistently advanced scholarly discourse and established critical frameworks for understanding sexual health across diverse populations. Dr. Rosen's research methodology has set rigorous standards for assessing sexual function, leading to validated instruments widely adopted in clinical practice and research worldwide. His interdisciplinary approach has bridged psychology, psychiatry, and medicine to create comprehensive treatment models that have transformed patient care for sexual health disorders.
Beyond his research achievements, Dr. Rosen has been instrumental in building the academic infrastructure for sexual health through international consensus conferences that have established research standards and clinical guidelines across multiple domains of medicine and psychiatry. His influence extends to his frequent consultation with major organizations including the NIH, FDA, and pharmaceutical industry, where his expertise shapes regulatory and clinical practices. As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Rosen has guided generations of researchers and clinicians who now lead sexual health programs globally, ensuring the continued advancement of the field. His recent collaborative work on innovative therapeutic approaches, including contributions to the emerging field of psychedelic medicine as evidenced by his co-authorship on UCSF's psilocybin therapy study for Parkinson's disease, demonstrates his ongoing commitment to exploring novel treatment paradigms. Dr. Rosen continues to shape the future direction of sexual health research through his active scholarship and leadership at UCSF, maintaining his position as a visionary force in the field.
