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Dopamine Neuron Regulation and its Disruption in Schizophrenia and Depression
(VTC)
Anthony Grace, PhD
Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience
Professor of Psychiatry-Psychology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
A public lecture in the Distinguished Scholars Series
The dopamine system has been implicated in a number of psychiatric disorders ranging from schizophrenia to depression; however, the nature of the disruptions leading to such diverse conditions is unknown. By studying the mode of regulation of dopamine neuron firing and how it is altered in rodent models of human disorders, Dr. Grace has shown that alterations in the systems regulating dopamine neuron activity, rather than the dopamine neurons themselves, can potentially explain the pathophysiology of these disorders and provide insight into novel means of treatment.
Live Webcast: http://research.vtc.vt.edu/live-webcast
A public reception will be held in the VTC Cafe at 5:00 p.m.
Hosted by: Michael J. Friedlander, PhD, Executive Director, Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute
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