24th ANNUAL SCHIZOPHRENIA CONFERENCE
Sheraton Station
Square, Pittsburgh, PA
Course Director: Rohan Ganguli, MD
Introduction
The
Pittsburgh Schizophrenia Conference is an annual meeting
at which the latest advances in schizophrenia research
are reviewed by leading international experts in the
field. This year's meeting will cover a diverse range
of topics including brain abnormalities and the roles of
genes in pathophysiology of schizophrenia. Scientific
evidence for the role of cannabis in causing,
precipitating, or worsening psychosis will be reviewed.
Improving social and vocational function and
non-psychiatric medical problems will also be addressed.
The family and consumer perspective will be presented by
the CEO & Founder of Schizophrenia Digest. The presentation of the 2007 Schizophrenia
Conference Award and the Gerard E. Hogarty Excellence in
Schizophrenia Research Memorial Award will also occur during the meeting.
Who Should Attend
The
conference is designed to disseminate the latest research findings to a wide
audience: clinicians, researchers, patients and their relatives, and others
who wish to keep abreast of etiologic and treatment research in schizophrenia.
Objectives
At the conclusion of
the program, participants should be able to:
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Understand the pattern for brain abnormalities
commonly associated with schizophrenia.
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Have better understanding of the current knowledge
and future directions in research in the genetics of mental illness.
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Understand evidence-based approaches to improving
employment outcomes in persons with schizophrenia.
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Understand the increased risk for non-psychiatric
medical problems for persons with schizophrenia and
proposals for improved integration of mental health
and primary care services.
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Understand the ways in which drugs of abuse, like
cannabis can induce or precipitate psychotic
symptoms and illnesses.
Click to download a PDF version of the complete
2007 Schizophrenia Conference Brochure
Presented By:
UPMC Health System
Western Psychiatric Institute &
Clinic;
Schizophrenia Treatment & Research Center;
Mental Health Conference Planning;
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine;
Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences
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