Endorsed meeting of WFSBP 1st Global Conference of Biological Psychiatry, India, 2014 10th Annual Conference of Indian Association of Biological Psychiatry Behavioural Neurosciences - Pathobiology to Therapeutics 25th - 28th September, 2014, JW Marriott, Aerocity, New Delhi, India
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Welcome address
Dear Colleagues,
The Indian Association of Biological Psychiatry chose the city of Delhi to host the first Global Conference on Biological Psychiatry in September 2014.
Did you know the UNESCO is actively considering Delhi as a heritage city? Nestled by the Aravalli range in the foreground and the Great Himalayan Range in the background, this bright happening capital is well connected by direct flights from major cities across Europe, Asia and America. The venue, J W Marriot, three minutes from the international Dr. Rajesh Nagpal airport with eight Conference rooms, plug and play systems and drop M.D. screens offer the discerning delegate, the very best in choices. Over the last six months the Organizing Committee is working in close coordination with the Scientific Committee to deliver truly outstanding scientific deliberations. We welcome clinicians, basic science experts from all corners of the globe and workers on all aspects of a diverse and exciting discipline.
A galaxy of International and Indian experts have already agreed to attend and showcase the best of their work to mesmerize the audience hungry for quality science. Use this opportunity to engage with the future of Biological Psychiatry.
I look forward to welcoming you personally to my home city New Delhi, India.
Yours Sincerely,
Dr. Rajesh Nagpal
Conference Chairperson 1st Global Conference of Biological Psychiatry, India, 2014
About IABP
Organised by The society is being formed with the following objects:
To promote and advance the overall growth of Biological Psychiatry in India To promote and improve mental health of people To stimulate the development of and access to psychiatric and other mental health services in private, public, or any non-governmental sector To promote and conduct activities for prevention and treatment of psychiatric disorders in order to control them, bring about early relief, prevent disabilities and rehabilitate those afflicted by these disorders To promote as well as carry out activities for, as well as formulate, and advise standards of higher education and training for medical, non-medical and auxiliary personnel in psychiatry and related disciplines, and to recommend adequate teaching facilities for this purpose To encourage, establish, formulate, lay-down, guide, and advise on standards of ethical and good clinical and treatment practices in psychiatry and related disciplines To formulate, lay-down, guide, and advise on methods and standards of mental health care delivery system/services, and carry out activities to achieve the same To promote research in the field of biological psychiatry To promote activities to enhance knowledge and professional expertise of the members of the society as well as of other professionals To safeguard and protect the professional interest of the members of the society, other psychiatrists, and fellow professionals in India To advise about and make members of the Society aware of their statutory and other rights and obligations, as well as about other relevant legal and administrative aspects of practice in the field of Biological Psychiatry To network with community, private, state and central government, national or international agencies, social service organizations, business house etc. for the advancement of the aims and objectives of the Indian Association of Biological Psychiatry To deal with any matters related to the teaching and practice of psychiatry professional work of the members of the Society, or wider social, national international issues as long as they are cognate to the objectives of the Indian Association of Biological Psychiatry To deal with any matters relating mental health and to do other things as are cognate to the objectives of the Indian Association of Biological Psychiatry 1st Global Conference of Biological Psychiatry, India, 2014
About WFSBP
Endorsed by Founded in 1974, the World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry is a non-profit world wide organisation composed of 63 National Societies of Biological Psychiatry and individual members representing professionals from over 70 countries.
With this multitude of countries represented in its worldwide community, the World Federation has built an international network of opinion leaders, the majority of which are key opinion-leaders in the practice of biological psychiatry.
The principle objectives of WFSBP are: To foster and encourage scientific research and advancement in the field of biological psychiatry To improve the quality of training spanning all the biological psychiatry sciences To promote education and achieve the highest level of knowledge and understanding within the field To provide information and guidance to all institutions, societies or individuals with an interest in biological psychiatry To establish, build, and maintain solid collaboration with international and national organisations related to biological psychiatry
About GCBP
The First Global Conference of Biological psychiatry is first of its kind meeting organized by Indian Association of Biological Psychiatry (IABP) providing excellent opportunities for learning and networking across all major disciplines in Basic and Clinical Neurosciences The conference will showcase the amazing growth and our current understanding of the structure and function of the brain, and how brain function forms the basis for cognition and behaviour using cutting edge technologies The conference aims to accelerate translating this new scientific knowledge into advances that meaningfully improve the treatment of patients with neurological and psychiatric illnesses Conference offerings: This Conference will offer various learning platforms that will excite students, basic scientists and clinical practitioners alike. The conference will feature Plenary lectures, Special lectures, Workshops on basic science skills and novel therapeutics, Ask the expert sessions from leading researchers around the globe. Topics in Basic, Clinical and 1st Global Conference of Biological Psychiatry, India, 2014
Clinical/Translational Research, Schizophrenia, Addiction, Imaging, Animal Models, Aging, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Systems Neuroscience, Novel Methodologies, Data management and advanced statistics, Brain Computer interface will be the focus of discussions.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE CONFERENCE? Target audience include: Psychiatrists, Neuroscientists, Experts in Cognitive Sciences Ph.D students and Post docs working in the area of basic neurosciences Students working in Psychiatry, Neurology, Cognitive Psychology, Researchers, clinicians, neuroscientists in the field of basic and clinical Neurosciences
GCBP IABP Scienti c Committee Organizing Committee Of ce Bearers
Patrons Chairperson Ajit Awasthi N.K. Bohra Rajesh Nagpal Chia – Yih Liu E Mohan Das President Chittaranjan Andrade Anu Kant Mital E Mohan Das M. S. Reddy Organizing Chairperson Florence Thibaut Vice-President Rajesh Nagpal Ky Mak Smita N Deshpande Kyooseob Ha Organizing Secretary Venu Gopal Jhanwar Lakshmi Yatham Venu Gopal Jhanwar Hony.Secretary Lynn E Delisi Treasurer G. Prasad Rao Maniam Thambu G Prasad Rao Matcheri Keshavan Assistant Secretary Michael Wong Co- Chairperson and Arshad Hussain Mohammad Amin Scienti c Committee Hony. Treasurer M S Reddy Conveners Jay Shastri Mushtaq Margoob Smita N Deshpande Pichet Udomratn M S Reddy Hony. Editor Sam PJ Rajiv Tandon Russell D'Souza EC Members Siu-Wa Tang Mahesh Gowda Smita N Deshpande Debashish Ray Thara Srinivasan Mushtaq Margoob T V Asokan Gautam Saha Y C Janardhan Reddy Vikas Thanvi 1st Global Conference of Biological Psychiatry, India, 2014
Faculty
Anthony A Grace Florence Thibaut Ganesh Venkat Gary Sachs George T Gross berg Gin S Malhi Jan Scott Janaradhan Reddy John M Kane Konstantinos N Fountoulakis Lakshmi Yatham Lynn E Delisi Madhukar Trivedi Matcheri Keshavan Naren Rao Rajiv Tandon Ranjit Roy Chaudhury Rene Kahn Siegfried Kasper Smita N Deshpande Thara Srinivasan Thomas G Schulze Russel D’Souza Simon Andre 1st Global Conference of Biological Psychiatry, India, 2014
Program Details
Session Title
Key Note Address “The bio-psycho-behavioral interplay: Bidirectional concepts and integrative models”
Key Note Address Most probable receptor targets for antidepressant therapy in bipolar disorder
Plenary 1 Are atypical antipsychotics new mood stabilizers?
The NIMH Research Domain Criteria (RdoC): Plenary 2 Promises and pitfalls of the new approach in understanding the biology of mental disorders
An update on the pharmacotherapy for Body Plenary 3 Dysmorphic Disorder
From Nosology to Biology of Therapeutics: “The Plenary 4 Case of Schizophrenia”
The Treatment of first episode Schizophrenia – “The Plenary 5 State of the Art”
Neuroplasticity and Cognitive Remediation in Plenary 6 Schizophrenia
What do we know about neural networks of Plenary 7 emotion from mood disorders neuroimaging studies?
Biological mechanisms and Pharmacotherapy of Plenary 8 Depression
Biomarkers for mild cognitive impairment of the Plenary 9 elderly
Dopamine neuron regulation and its disruption in Plenary 10 Schizophrenia and Depression 1st Global Conference of Biological Psychiatry, India, 2014
Program Details
Symposia Title
1 Treatment of resistant OCD 1 Treatment resistance in OCD: Concept and clinical and biological predictors of treatment response
2 Atypical Antipsychotics in the treatment of OCD
3 rTMS, Surgery and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) on OCD
4 Glutamatergic dysfunction in OCD and treatment implications
5 DBS
2 Dementia 1 Molecular pathogenesis of Alzheimer's Psychopathology
2 Behavioral disturbances depression & dementia. (The LundBeck Institute)
3 Biomarkers & Beyond 1 Innovative Treatments: Pharmacological and Non- Pharmacological (NMDA Receptor Modulators to Exercise)
2 Novel Mechanistic Understanding (Glutamate, Inflammatory and Metabolic Mechanisms in mood disorders
3 Biomarkers – Molecular and Imaging 1st Global Conference of Biological Psychiatry, India, 2014
Program Details
Special lectures Title
1 Bio signatures for Depression: A Companion Diagnosis approaches with the use of Biomarkers
2 Reducing the duration of untreated psychosis
3 Treatment Resistant Depression
4 Towards a neuroscience based classification of psychosis / Neurobiology of psychosis risk & early intervention
5 “Depression across the lifespan – Sleep and HPA-system as predictive biomarkers”
6 Cardiometabolic risk in Schizophrenia
7 A Primer on Evidence based medicine
8 Dopamine system dysregulation and its implications for the treatment and prevention of schizophrenia
9 "SSRIs in ischemic heart disease: Mechanisms of benefit, harm, and drug interactions. Interactive workshop for the practicing biological psychiatrist"
10 Theoretical framework for the mechanism of action of ECT
Part 1: General issues
Part 2: Amygdala and hippocampus
11 Guidelines for Schizophrenia treatment or Alcohol & Substance abuse during pregnancy
12 Neurobiology of Cognitive deficits in Schizophrenia
Role of Dopamine and potential clinical applications 1st Global Conference of Biological Psychiatry, India, 2014
Scientific information
Plenary Lectures Duration of Plenary lectures will be of 45 mins to highlight specific topics, featured during morning and afternoon session on each day of the conference. These speakers are chosen in recognition of their exceptional achievements in basic or clinical research. Their lectures will include material of interest to both basic and clinical scientists as well as to a broad clinical audience.
Special Lectures One hour lectures by eminent scientists on exciting new work (By invitation only).
Symposia Symposia of 2 hrs duration integrate the latest advances in basic and clinical neuropsychopharmacology, biological psychiatry, drug development, public policy issues relevant to mental health, mental illness and treatment across the lifespan.
Pros and Cons Debates During the daily 90 mins debates current controversial issues will be introduced and discussed. One moderate and two discussants (pros and cons) will raise interactive and lively debates (By invitation only).
Educational and Scienti c Workshops Educational and Scientific Workshops are sessions, which typically involve brief presentations from individual panel members, followed by the opportunity for lively and informative discussion. This format provides substantial audience participation in education and science and should be highly interactive.
Poster Sessions These sessions offer an effective forum for the exchange of information and a means to communicate ideas, research, and programes. Poster authors will present and discuss their results in these highly interactive sessions in various fields.
Oral presentations These sessions offer opportunities for researchers / clinicians to showcase their work in a lively format with a receptive audience.
Ask the Expert Leading experts will be there in person to handle questions from the arcane to the ordinary.
Satellite Symposia Satellite symposia will be organized and presented by pharmaceutical companies in consultation with the Scientific Programe Committee. Breakfast, lunch and evening symposia are scheduled for 60 or 90 mins. 1st Global Conference of Biological Psychiatry, India, 2014
Call for Symposia
Submission of symposia proposals Symposia are chosen on a highly competitive basis by the committee from proposals submitted online via conference website www.wfsbpindia.com. The proposal submission should include a written commitment from each speaker to lecture at the GCBP New Delhi conference . The proposal should also include a recent scientific reference for each speaker. Chairpersons can submit no more than two symposia proposals and speakers can agree to participant in no more than two proposals. All proposals will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee and notifications to all symposia submitters will be sent out on 15th July 2014. The Chairman or proposer is required to submit a 500 word abstract which describes the symposium and the role of each speaker. The Chair should also provide a recent reference for each speaker and confirmation in writing that they are willing to present during the 1st Global Conference of Biological Psychiatry in New Delhi under the conditions stipulated. For each speaker the title of the presentation should be listed in the proposal.
Guidelines for Submission Symposia proposals are to be submitted in English, the official language of the 1st GCBP Conference. The proposals should include a written commitment of each speaker to lecture at the conference. The proposals should include one recent scientific reference for each speaker. The deadline for submission of symposia proposals is 31st May 2014. In case of any questions please contact the conference organisers.
Topics The GCBP Scientific Program Committee welcomes proposals that link the latest laboratory, community and preclinical developments with clinical research on a given topic. GCBP encourages the integration of psychiatric and neurological perspectives at it’s conference. Through the free and open exchange of ideas, GCBP supports a strong focus on new approaches to the development and assessment of intervention by researchers working in both academia and industry.
Sub Themes Innovative treatments Pharmacological Brain stimulation Novel mechanistic understandings Measurement/ assessment of neuropsychological processes 1st Global Conference of Biological Psychiatry, India, 2014
Brain Computer Interface Preventive psychiatry Prodrome Mild cognitive impairment Biomarkers Molecular Genetic Neuroimaging Newer techniques of data mining / analysis Clinical trials and associated issues Ethics Adjunctive treatment
Conference Information System For the 1st GCBP Conference, the web based scientific information has been installed on www.wfsbpindia.com Prior to the conference we will provide information on: Preparation of the conference List of topics Call of accepted scientific session abstracts and poster abstracts Keynote speakers Preliminary scientific programme Accepted abstracts Satellite symposia List of participants List of exhibitors Social and cultural events Supporting programme Conference venue City of New Delhi Hotel accommodation Travel to India Special News 1st Global Conference of Biological Psychiatry, India, 2014
Conference Website Further and updated information will be available on the Internet at www.wfsbpindia.com. Registration, hotel reservation and submission of abstracts are available online.
Final Programme and Abstracts The final program and abstracts will be published on the Internet prior to the conference so as to enable participants to create personal conference program schedule. Participants will receive a copy of the final program with the conference material.
Conference Language The official language of the GCBP Conference is English.
Technical Exhibition The GCBP Conference will be accompanied by a major technical exhibition. Potential exhibitors can request an exhibition/ sponsoring brochure from the exhibition office.
CME Certi cation The 1st GCBP Conference is seeking Indian CME accreditation.
Letter of Invitation The conference organizers will be pleased to send a formal letter of invitation to registered delegates requesting an invitation letter for visa purposes. It is understood that such an invitation is intended to help potential delegates to raise funds or to obtain a visa. This does not imply a commitment from the conference to provide any financial support. Letters of invitation may be requested from the conference office not later than 10th Sep, 2014. The letters will be sent by e-mail or upon request by postal mail. In case an express delivery is needed, the delegate shall order a courier at his/her own expense.
Please email [email protected] for your official letter of invitation.
Detailed instructions regarding the electronic submission procedure can be found on the website: www.wfsbpindia.com 1st Global Conference of Biological Psychiatry, India, 2014
General information
Visa Most travellers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following their arrival to and departure date from India. Visa regulations for India vary according to the country of origin. Please address enquires about every requirement to your travel agent & [email protected] .
Insurance The conference fee does not include insurance. All participants are advised to arrange their own insurance. Health and accident insurance is recommended and has to be purchased in your country of origin. The organisers will not be responsible for loss of, or damage to personal belongings.
Climate In New Delhi, summers start in early April and peak in May, with average temperatures near 32 °C (90 °F), although occasional heat waves can result in highs close to 45 °C (114 °F) on some days and therefore higher apparent temperature. The monsoon starts in late June and lasts until mid-September, with about 797.3 mm (31.5 inches) of rain. The average temperatures are around 29 °C (85 °F), although they can vary from around 25 °C (78 °F) on rainy days to 32 °C (90 °F) during dry spells. The monsoons recede in late September, and the post- monsoon season continues till late October, with average temperatures sliding from 29 °C (85 °F) to 21 °C (71 °F).
Currency The Indian Currency is the Rupees (INR).
City of New Delhi Here we stand in Delhi city, symbol of old India and the new. It is not the narrow lanes and houses of old Delhi nor the wide spaces and rather pretentious buildings of New Delhi that count, but the spirit of this ancient city. Delhi has been an epitome of India's history with its succession of glory and disaster and with its great capacity to absorb many cultures and yet remain itself. It is a gem with many facets, some bright and some darkened by age, presenting the course of India's life and thought during the ages. We face the good and the bad of India in Delhi city which has been the grave of many empires and the nursery of a republic. What a tremendous story of hers! Here the tradition of millennia of our history surrounds us at every step, and the procession of innumerable generations passes by before our eyes. Delhi has a long history which despite occasional dislocation, has shown a remarkable continuity and has the unique distinction of having been India's capital longer than any other city. Ancient legend has that "he who rules Delhi, rules India". It has survived all the vicissitudes of time and fortune. Though it has frequently changed its site, its character and its name, it has throughout a continuous thread of existence it has seen the rise and fall of many civilizations. From Indraprastha of Mahabharat to the present New Delhi, it has grown into a mega metropolis. From the Dilli of Raja Dillu to the New Delhi, it has always commanded power. 1st Global Conference of Biological Psychiatry, India, 2014
The earliest reference to a settlement at Delhi is found in Mahabharata. King Dhratarshta of Hastinapurhave the tracts around Delhi to Pandavas to set-up their Kingdom. This part of Delhi was known as Khandavaprastha. Yudhisthir, the Pandava prince, cleared the forest known as Khandavavan and established the city, Indraprastha, in Delhi. Indeed it was a formidable city so grand that it made kauravas the enemies of pandavas. From that period Delhi witnessed the rise and fall of many dynasties and Empires. The location of the city attracted Indian rulers of all kinds from ancient times because of its strategic and commercial value. It would be easy to argue that the cities of Delhi were in reality less or more than seven. But the accepted number is seven (excluding New Delhi) and these are cities whose remains are extant. Historians speak of the "Seven Cities of Delhi" but, between 1100 A.D. and 1947 A.D., there have actually been eight of them:
The oldest city near the site of the Qutab Minar:- Siri Tughlqabad Jahanpanah Firozobad The city around Purana Qila Shahjahanabad New Delhi Each of the these cities grew round the palace - fortress of a particular dynasty and every dynasty wished to have a new headquarters for consideration of prestige. Even the Kings of the same dynasty had this ambitions, and realized it if they had the means to do so. With each successive reign, some distinctive architectural features was added or some change in urban morphology occurred. Often some important new buildings would, rise, something monumental - whether a mosque or a tomb, a palace, a fortress or a victory-tower. The story of Delhi as the Capital of India began with the Muslim conquest of Northern India at the end of twelfth century. Since then, with some interludes, it has been the seat of every central political authority.
Delicious cuisine From age-old eateries in the by lanes of the Walled City to glitzy, specialty restaurants in five-star hotels, Delhi is a foodie's paradise. Delhi offers a choice of Indian and International Cuisines in different ambiences to suit varied budgets. As India's national capital and centuries old Mughal capital, Delhi influenced the food habits of its residents and is where Mughlai cuisine originated. Along with Indian cuisine, a variety of international cuisines are popular among the residents. The dearth of food habits among the city's residents created a unique style of cooking which became popular throughout the world, with dishes such as kebab, biryani, tandoori. The city's classic dishes include butter chicken, aloo chaat, chaat, dahivada, kachori, cholebhature, jalebi and lassi. 1st Global Conference of Biological Psychiatry, India, 2014
The fast living habits of Delhi's people has motivated the growth of street food outlets. A trend of dining at local dhabas is popular among the residents. High profile restaurants have gained popularity in recent years, among the popular restaurants are the Karim Hotel, the Punjab Grill and Bukhara. The Gali Paranthe Wali (the street of fried bread) is a street in Chandni Chowk particularly for food eateries since the 1870s. Almost the entire street is occupied by fast food stalls or street vendors. It has nearly become a tradition that almost every prime minister of India has visited the street to eat paratha at least once. However, other Indian cuisines are also available.
st Attend the 1 GCBP Conference 2014 and see for yourself what else Delhi has to offer! 1st Global Conference of Biological Psychiatry, India, 2014
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Accommodation detail
Conference Venue JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi Aerocity Asset Area 4 – Hospitality District, New Delhi – 110037 Tel: 011 4521 2121
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Dates to Remember
Deadline for submission of symposia 31st May 2014
First deadline for early registration fee 31st May 2014
Opening of poster abstract submission 15th June 2014
Deadline for receiving speaker abstracts for accepted symposia 15th July 2014
Deadline for poster abstract submission 30th July 2014
Second deadline for early registration fee 31st July 2014
Opening Ceremony of GCBP 2014 25th Sep 2014 at 6:00 pm
Opening Ceremony
registration fee Deadline 1st Global Conference of Biological Psychiatry, India, 2014
IABP & Conference Chairperson Rajesh Nagpal New Delhi, India
Scientific pit stop in-charge
M S Reddy [email protected]/[email protected]
Smita N Deshpande [email protected]
Important Contact
Venu Gopal Jhanwar Email: [email protected] Cell: + 91 9936611111
Conference Venue
JW Marriott Hotel
New Delhi Aerocity Asset Area 4 – Hospitality District, New Delhi – 110037 Tel: 011 4521 2121
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Professional Conference Organisers
508, Topiwala Centre, Off S.V Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai-400 062. Tel: 022-28787861/62 • Email: [email protected] 1st Global Conference of Biological Psychiatry, India, 2014 10th Annual Conference of Indian Association of Biological Psychiatry Behavioural Neurosciences - Pathobiology to Therapeutics
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GCBP – Scientific Program – At A Glance !
Key Note Address
Bio-psycho-behavioural interplay: Bidirectional concepts and Prof. Constantin Soldatos, integrative models President, WFSBP
Most probable receptor targets for antidepressant therapy in bipolar Prof. Kostas Fountoulakis disorder
Plenary Lectures
1 Dopamine neuron regulation and its disruption in schizophrenia and Antony Grace depression
2 An update on the pharmacotherapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder David Veale
3 Molecular pathogenesis of Alzheimer's Psychopathology & Behavioural Elizabeth Howell disturbances in Depression & Dementia Simon Lovestone
4 Neurobiology of Psychotherapy E.Mohan Das
5 What do we know about neural networks of emotion from mood Gin Malhi disorders neuroimaging studies?
6 Steps beyond STEP-BD: Challenges in comparative effectiveness Gary Sachs research
7 The treatment of first episode Schizophrenia – The State of the Art John Kane
8 Atypical Antipsychotics for Bipolar Disorder: Insights into mechanisms Lakshmi Yatham & clinical applications
9 Translation of the current genetic findings from bench to the clinic Lynn DeLisi
10 The NIMH Research Domain Criteria (RdoC): Promises and pitfalls of Matcheri Keshavan the new approach in understanding the biology of mental disorders
11 Biomarkers for mild cognitive impairment of the elderly Masatoshi Takeda
12 Bio signatures for Depression: A companion diagnosis approach with Madhukar Trivedi the use of Biomarkers
13 A failure of the biological revolution in Psychiatry? The case of Rajiv Tandon Schizophrenia
14 Biological mechanisms and pharmacotherapy of Depression Siegfried Kasper
15 An update on Psychiatric Genetics: Complex challenges meet Thomas G Schulze collaborative solutions GCBP – Scientific Program – At A Glance !
Special Lectures
1 Dopamine system dysregulation and its implications for the Antony Grace treatment and prevention of Schizophrenia.
2 SSRIs in ischemic heart disease: Mechanisms of benefit, harm, and Chittaranjan Andrade drug interactions.
3 Alcohol & substance abuse during pregnancy Florence Thibaut
4 Improving signal detection in clinical trials with tandem ratings Gary Sachs
5 Cerebral Diabetes hypothesis of Schizophrenia - Current G. Venkatasubramanian perspectives & translational implications (NIMHANS)
6 Reducing the duration of untreated psychosis John Kane
7 Cardio metabolic risk in Schizophrenia Ladislav Hosak
8 Biomarkers & Beyond Madhukar Trivedi
9 Neurobiology of psychosis risk & early intervention Matcheri Keshavan
10 “Depression across the lifespan – sleep and HPA-system as Martin Hatzinger predictive biomarkers”
11 Neurobiology of cognitive deficits in Schizophrenia - Role of Naren Rao Dopamine & potential clinical applications
12 A primer on evidence based medicine Rajiv Tandon
13 Differential effect of specific antidepressants on α1 adrenoceptor Ramakrishna Devaki sub-types in rat brain
14 Treatment resistant Depression Siegfried Kasper
Symposia
1 Approach to a patient with Intellectual Disability/Autism Ashwin Dalal
2 Genetic Counseling: A primer for mental health professionals B.K. Thelma
3 Yoga and Neurobiology B.N.Gangadhar
4 Theoretical framework for the mechanism of action of ECT Chittranjan Andrade Part 1: General issues Part 2: Amygdala and hippocampus
5 The Cannabis-Psychosis Link: Exploring Genes, Brain, and the Debashish Basu Environment
6 The impact of specific infections on the course and outcome of Robert Yolken Schizophrenia
7 Application of biostatistical approaches to clinical research: retaining Sati Mazumdar and analysing information
8 Treatment resistance in OCD: concept and clinical and biological Antony Grace predictors of treatment response Y. C. Janardhan Reddy
9 Innovative Treatments: Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Madhukar Trivedi (NMDA Receptor Modulators to Exercise)
Scientific pit stop in-charge Important Contact Professional Conference Organisers M S Reddy Venu Gopal Jhanwar [email protected]/[email protected] Email: [email protected] Cell: + 91 9936611111 508, Topiwala Centre, Off S.V Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai-62. Smita N Deshpande Tel: 022-28787861/62 • Email: [email protected] [email protected]