"We need to translate basic science discoveries into biomarkers, diagnostic tests, and new treatments clinicians can use to improve the lives of patients with mental disorders," said NIMH Director Thomas Insel, M.D., who will be giving an Award Lecture entitled "Psychiatry in the Genomic Era."
The sessions, which start Monday, May 23, 2005, will highlight scientific discoveries in the neurosciences and provide clinicians with insights to improve treatments for many mental disorders, including effective treatment approaches for schizophrenia, major affective disorders, anxiety disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders and a range of childhood conditions. In addition to Dr. Insel, the NIMH track will feature plenary lectures by Nobel Laureate Eric Kandel, M.D., Michael Meaney, Ph.D., Ranja Krishnan, M.D., Bruce McEwen, Ph.D., Robert Freedman, M.D., and Daniel Weinberger, M.D.
Institute staff Wayne Fenton, M.D., Ellen Stover, Ph.D., Mayada Akil, M.D., and Catherine Roca, M.D. designed the research track to underscore the priority that NIMH attaches to translational research at multiple levels, from clinically relevant basic science to clinical trials. For example, two symposia entitled "Neuroscience for the Clinician," chaired by Dr. Akil, will familiarize practitioners with the latest advances in genetics and functional brain imaging, with potential relevance to cli
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Contact: Jules Asher
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18-May-2005