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REGISTRATION IS FREE!
You can register online
by entering your name and email address (for confirmation purposes)
here:
You can
also register via fax or mail by completing the form
available as a PDF here.
SPEAKERS
Celso
Arrango, MD, PhD
is Professor, University of Madrid, Spain. Major research areas: biological correlates of the different early onset psychoses and
developmental neuropsychopharmacology.
David
Braff, MD is
Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego. Major areas of research: genetics and biology of schizophrenia.
Peter
Buckley, MD is
Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Medical College of
Georgia. Major areas of research: treatment of schizophrenia.
Helio
Elkis, MD, PhD is
Professor of Psychiatry, University of San Paulo, Brazil. Major areas of research: biology and treatment of schizophrenia.
Gareth
Fenley, MSW, CPS
is Peer Support Specialist, Department of Psychiatry, Medical
College of Georgia. Major areas of research: recovery and schizophrenia.
John
Lauriello, MD is
Professor of Psychiatry and Vice-Chair, University of New Mexico. Major research areas: treatment and biology of schizophrenia.
John J.
McGrath, MD, PhD
is Professor of Psychiatry, University of Queensland, Australia. Major research areas: epidemiology and risk factors for schizophrenia.
Alex
Miller, MD is
Professor of Psychiatry, University of Texas Health Sciences Center,
San Antonio. Major research areas: treatment and systems of care for schizophrenia.
Jonathan Myer, MD
is Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San
Diego. Major research areas: medical illness and treatment of schizophrenia.
Bettie
Reinhardt is the
Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, San
Diego.
S.
Charles Schulz, MD
is Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry, University of
Minnesota.
Dr. Schulz is
Co-Organizer of the International Congress on Schizophrenia
Research.
Carol
A. Tamminga, MD is
Professor and Interim Chair, Department of Psychiatry, University of
Texas, SouthWestern. Dr. Tamminga is Co-Organizer of the
International Congress on Schizophrenia Research.
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Science to
Services: Progress in Schizophrenia Research from Around the
Globe is a symposium held as a part of the
2009 International Congress on Schizophrenia Research, an
annual event which brings together experts from all over the
world to discuss the latest findings.
This symposium, free for all, is geared towards consumers and caregivers
and
will be a great opportunity to meet the world's experts and
to hear the most recent information on understanding and
treatment of schizophrenia. |
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WHAT, WHERE AND
WHEN |
SCIENCE TO SERVICES: Progress in Schizophrenia Research from Around
the Globe -
A symposium held in conjunction with the 2009 International Congress
on Schizophrenia Research
Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 12 pm
Manchester Grand
Hyatt San Diego
Randall Ballroom
D and E
One Market Place,
San Diego, California, USA 92101
Tel: +1 619 232
1234
Click here to view map (map will open in a new window).
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SYMPOSIUM SCOPE and
OBJECTIVES |
The scope of this symposium is to provide the latest information on the causes and
treatment of schizophrenia.
Its objectives include:
- identification of new risk factors for schizophrenia
- description of new treatments
- identification of improvements and continuity of care
- promotion of recovery from serious mental illness.
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PROGRAM
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12:00pm Welcome
David Braff, MD, USA; S. Charles Schulz, MD, USA; Carol A.
Tamminga, MD, USA
12:10pm Catching
Up on Schizophrenia: Discoveries, Disappointments and Dreams
This session will describe latest research findings in
understanding what causes schizophrenia.
Presenter: John A. McGrath, MD, PhD, Australia
Moderator: Bettie Reinhardt, USA
12:45pm Consumer Presentation: Check Realities
This session will highlight how a person can advance their
recovery from schizophrenia.
Presenter: Gareth Fenley, MSW, CPS, USA
Moderator: Jonathan Myer, MD, USA
1:00pm Continuity of Care for People with Schizophrenia
This session will describe efforts to enhance continuity of
care for persons with schizophrenia.
Presenter: Alex Miller, MD, USA
Moderator: TBA
1:15pm Break
1:30pm
Expert Panel Discussion
This session provides the opportunity to ask questions of
world experts on schizophrenia.
Panelists: Helio Elkis, MD, PhD, Brazil; John Lauriello, MD,
USA; Alex Miller, MD, USA; Celso Arrango, MD, PhD, Spain
Moderator: Peter Buckley, MD, USA
2:30pm
Closing Remarks
Peter Buckley, MD, USA |
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AUDIENCE |
All are
welcome!
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Relatives
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Consumers
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Advocates
- Other professional and
volunteers interested in this symposium's theme. |
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SYMPOSIUM STRUCTURE
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Lectures
Panel
Discussions
Q&A |
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SUPPORTERS AND PARTNERS |
This symposium is made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors and partners:
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The International Congress on Schizophrenia
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Department of Psychiatry, Medical College of Georgia
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National Alliance on Mental Illness
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Schizophrenia Research Forum
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QUESTIONS? |
Please contact
Ms. Karen LaFontaine at klafontaine at mcg dot edu.
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