Grand Rounds: Update on the Genetics of Schizophrenia

Wed, 09/18/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

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Ayman Fanous, MDUpdate on the Genetics of Schizophrenia: On the Road to Precision Psychiatry

Ayman Fanous, MD
Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry,
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Banner-University Medical Center

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the most prominent findings in both common and rare variant studies of schizophrenia
  2. Describe prominent findings in the genetics of schizophrenia in diverse populations
  3. Describe the current status of Precision Medicine in schizophrenia and psychotic disorders

The educational objective of Psychiatry Grand Rounds is to provide mental health professionals with updates on psychiatric topics with the goals of increasing knowledge, competence, and patient care.  Psychiatry Grand Rounds are held on Wednesdays (September-May) from 12 to 1 p.m. Be sure to log into your CME account and complete the evaluation to receive credit.

All faculty, CME Planning Committee members, and the CME office reviewer have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with commercial interests that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity. 

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

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Event Location: 
Zoom
Contact Info: 
Jamie Manser, jlmanser@arizona.edu
Event Category: 
Lecture