Psychiatry Grand Rounds
Amelia Gallitano, MD, PhD.
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
University fo Arizona, College of Medicine-Phoenix
"A Translational Approach to Develop a Novel, Biologically-Based, Diagnostic Test for Psychosis"
Learning objectives:
1. Describe the steps in the “Translational Research” cycle, between basic science research and development of novel treatments or diagnostic tests for clinical illnesses.
2. Identify a specific brain neurotransmitter receptor that may play a role in the sedating effects of antipsychotic medications
3. Recognize how levels of this receptor are altered in the brains of patients with schizophrenia
This week's Grand Rounds is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from: None.
The educational objective for Psychiatry Grand Rounds is to provide mental health professionals with updates on psychiatric topics with the goals of increasing knowledge, competence and patient care.
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 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.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting us at 520-874-4082. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Psychiatry Grand Rounds are held every Wednesday (September-May) from 12 to 1 p.m. Be sure to sign-in and complete the evaluation to receive credit.
Please contact Kristen Yungert with any questions (uapsycon@email.arizona.edu)