Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC Host 33rd Annual Pittsburgh Schizophrenia Conference
November 9, 2016
On November 18, 2016, join Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry for the nation’s longest running scientific meeting devoted to exploring the latest research findings related to schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
Held at the Sheraton Station Square, this year’s program features presentations on a wide range of topics including:
- The relevance of animal models to the prevention and treatment of schizophrenia
- New findings in the area of genetics
- The importance of early detection and intervention
- The role of spirituality in recovery from serious mental illness
The conference also welcomes Stephen Marder, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, who will be presenting the Gerald E. Hogarty Excellence in Schizophrenia Research Memorial Lecture. Dr. Marder will present on the topic of “New Clinical Targets for Improving Functioning in Schizophrenia.”
Click here to register online and here to download the conference program.
For more information about the conference and how to register, please contact Nancy Mundy at mundynl@upmc.edu.
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