WORKSHOP ON SCHIZOPHRENIA
AND RELATED DISORDERS
June 4 - 13, 2008
Application Deadline: March 15, 2008

Arranged by :
Anil Malhotra, The Zucker Hillside Hospital
David Porteous, University of Edinburgh, UK

This workshop will provide students with the most current understanding of the molecular, cellular and neural systems underlying the disturbances in brain function in these devastating illnesses. During the 10-day workshop, students will learn about the clinical aspects of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and bipolar disorder as well as explore in detail the genetic and neurobiological underpinnings of these complex psychiatric disorders. The Workshop will be divided into four main sessions: Clinical Overview; Genetics and Genomics; Developmental Neurobiology and Neural Circuits; and Cognitive Systems. In addition to hearing about the most recent research in these areas, controversial topics and challenges to basic assumptions in the field will be explored and discussed. A diverse faculty will bring the most up-to-date results and theories to the students, making this Workshop a valuable resource for young researchers starting out in this fast-moving and expansive field. Not only will it help them build the foundation for their future research, it will also introduce them to many potential collaborators working to understand schizophrenia and similar disorders from different perspectives. Although these 10-days will feature intense lecture sessions throughout, students will have free-time for reading, informal discussions and recreation on the beautiful campus of the Banbury Center, which includes a beach, a pool and tennis court.

Please note that selection criteria for attendance at the workshop will be similar to that for regular Cold Spring Harbor courses. Limited financial support is available but will not influence the selection process. Workshop students are expected to stay for the duration of the course. The workshop will begin on the morning of June 4 (students are strongly encouraged to arrive on the afternoon or evening of June 3) and end by lunchtime on June 13. The workshop will be held at the Laboratory’s Banbury Conference Center located on the north shore of Long Island. All participants stay in easy walk of the Center, close to tennis court, pool and private beach.

Supported with funds provided by the Oliver Grace Fund.

Scientists from developing countries accepted into this course may be eligible for scholarships provided by the International Brain Research Organization (Click here for details)

Cost (including board and lodging): $2,500
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