Psychiatric Genetics: Past, Present and Future

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Join us for an opportunity to hear leading researchers review recent advances in psychiatric genetics, future directions and potential translational impact.

Programme (subject to change)

12:00 - welcome lunch and networking

An overview of psychiatric genetics findings - chaired by Professor Jeremy Hall
13:00 Introduction to MRC CNGG, Professor Sir Mike Owen
13:30 Genetics of Developmental Disorders, Professor Anita Thapar
14:00 Genetics of Psychotic Disorders, Professor Mick O'Donovan
14:30 Genetics of Dementias, Professor Julie Williams

15:00 Break

The future of Psychiatric Genetics - chaired by Professor Lesley Jones
15:30 Childhood disorders future, Professor Fran Rice, Dr Joanna Martin
16:00 Adult disorders future, Professor James Walters, Dr Antonio Pardiñas
16:30 Neurodegenerative disorders future, Professor Valentina Escott-Price, Dr Tom Massey

Panel discussion - chaired by Professor James Walters
17:00 'Future directions for genetic research and its impact on clinical practice'

Panellists: Dr Nick Bray, Professor Marianne van den Bree, Professor Jeremy Hall, Dr Lucy Riglin, Professor Caleb Webber and Dr Kim Kendall