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Herbert Pardes, M.D. Executive Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital President, Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Scientific Council |
Shirley S. Wang, Ph.D. Health and Science Reporter The Wall Street Journal |
- A true power lunch! Dr. Herb Pardes will lead a panel of experts on Early Intervention, Rehabilitation and Reintegration
- An afternoon of enlightenment! Small group discussions with leading research scientists presenting on disorders in children and adults including schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders
- Looking ahead! Dr. Shirley Wang will moderate a panel of high profile mental health leaders discussing what the future holds for research, public policy and advocacy, and battling stigma
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Information and resources in a display showcase and networking opportunities to connect with other family members who can share their personal success strategies and struggles on the path toward Recovery
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Conceptualized and developed with the thoughtful guidance of our Honorary Scientific Advisory Board, esteemed partners and the Conference Advisory Board, we would like to express our sincere thanks:
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Huda Akil, Ph.D. Co-Director and Research Professor, The Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience Science Institute Distinguished University Professor and Quarton Professor of Neurosciences, Department of Psychiatry University of Michigan |
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Susan G. Amara, Ph.D. Thomas Detre Professor and Chair Department of Neurobiology, Co-Director, Center for Neuroscience University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine |
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Amy F.T. Arnsten, Ph.D. Professor of Neurobiology Yale University School of Medicine |
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Francine M. Benes, M.D., Ph.D. Director of Program in Structural and Molecular Neuroscience and Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center McLean Hospital William P. and Henry B. Test Professor Psychiatric Neuroscience Harvard Medical School |
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Judith M. Ford, Ph.D. |
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Suzanne N. Haber, Ph.D. Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology and Physiology University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry |
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Rachel G. Klein, Ph.D. Fascitelli Family Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry NYU Child Study Center |
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Helen S. Mayberg, M.D. Professor, Psychiatry and Neurology Dorothy C. Fuqua Chair, Psychiatric Neuroimaging and Therapeutics Emory University School of Medicine |
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Bita Moghaddam Ph.D. Professor of Neuroscience and Psychiatry University of Pittsburgh |
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Carolyn B. Robinowitz, M.D. Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Science Clinical Professor of Psychiatry Georgetown University School of Medicine |
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Nina R. Schooler, Ph.D. Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York |
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Carol A. Tamminga, M.D. Professor & Chairman, Department of Psychiatry UT Southwestern Medical Center |
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Professor Rita J. Valentino, Ph.D. Research Professor University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia |
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Karen Dineen Wagner, M.D., Ph.D. Marie B. Gale Centennial Professor Vice Chair Director, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Department of Psychiatry University of Texas Medical Branch |
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Ellen Leibenluft, M.D. Chief, Section on Bipolar Spectrum Disorders Emotion and Development Branch National Institute of Mental Health |
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Anne Abramson Board of Directors Brain & Behavior Research Foundation |
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Konnie Boulter Program Director The Oxley Foundation |
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Wendy Brennan Executive Director NAMI-NYC Metro |
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Suzanne Golden Board of Directors Brain & Behavior Research Foundation |
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Nicole Greer Member Services Manager American College of Neuropsychopharmacology |
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Bonnie Hammerschlag Board of Directors Brain & Behavior Research Foundation |
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Perry D. Hoffman, Ph.D. President National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder |
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Connie Lieber President Emeritus Brain & Behavior Research Foundation |
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Debbie Miller Executive Vice President, Worldwide Marketing CBS Films |
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Sheila Rabaut National Leadership Council Brain & Behavior Research Foundation |
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Katie Sale Executive Director American Brain Coalition |
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Giselle Stolper President & CEO Mental Health Association of New York City |
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Barbara Streicker Board of Directors Brain & Behavior Research Foundation |
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Mary White, M.D. Former Board Member Brain & Behavior Research Foundation |
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