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April 8

The Psychiatry Community Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Update 

An affirmation of our shared Departmental mission and values
April 11

Genes, Disease, and Dopamine: Understanding the Impacts of Dopamine Dysregulation on Distinct Motivational States

Larry Zweifel, PhD Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology, University of Washington
May 2

Molecular Targets and Associated Functional Domains in Schizophrenia

Anissa Abi-Dargham, MD SUNY Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Radiology and Lourie Endowed Chair in Psychiatry, and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Stony Brook University
May 9

Mood Instability in Bipolar Disorder: Predicting Risk, Exploring Neural Mechanisms, and Advancing Early Intervention

Danella Hafeman, MD, PhD Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
May 16

Innovating Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Disease and Beyond

Thomas Karikari, PhD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Monitoring and Targeting Cognitive Impairment in Late-life Depression: Lifestyle Approaches

Swathi Gujral, PhD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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