MOOD & BRAIN: Molecular Markers, Neuroimaging, and Cognitive Neuroscience

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1 Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments MOOD & BRAIN: Molecular Markers, Neuroimaging, and Cognitive Neuroscience January 24-25, 2014 Sheraton Centre Toronto 123 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M5H 2M9

2 Neuroscience is transforming clinical work in mood disorders at every level from how brain networks process emotions to the molecules of mood itself! Join CANMAT and an international group of leaders in Neuroscience in a compelling two-day conference that will bring together your colleagues from both neuroscience and clinical worlds in downtown Toronto for a provocative and exhilarating educational experience! We will be accepting a maximum of 200 participants at this meeting, so register early. Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) is a federally incorporated academically based not-for-profit research organization linking healthcare professionals and scientists from across Canada who have a special interest in mood and anxiety disorders. The ultimate goal of CANMAT is to improve the functioning and quality of life of persons experiencing mood and anxiety disorders. This conference is sponsored by CANMAT. Other partners for this conference include the CAN-BIND research study, the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario, the Canadian Depression Research and Intervention Network (CDRIN), and the Mood Disorder Society of Canada. Format & Objectives Plenary lectures to provide the latest findings from neuroscience. Clinical discussion panels that explore practical applications of novel scientific approaches to treatments for mood disorders. Workshops built around real world clinical cases that illustrate advanced treatment methods for immediate translation of treatment advice. Planning Committee Sagar Parikh, MD, FRCPC University of Toronto, (Conference Chair) Sidney Kennedy, MD, FRCPC University of Toronto Raymond Lam, MD, FRCPC University of British Columbia Lakshmi Yatham, MBBS, FRCPC, MRCPsych (UK) - University of British Columbia Jitender Sareen, MD, FRCPC University of Manitoba Susan Rotzinger, PhD University of Toronto Pablo Lopez, PhD Candidate McGill University Casimiro Cabrera, LMS, MSc, MRCPsych Queens s University Sia Maro, Conference Coordinator University Health Network

3 Day 1 - Friday, January 24, :00-8:30 Registration and Light Breakfast 8:30-8:45 Welcome & Opening Remarks 8:45-9:15 Living the Experience: Touch Points to Recovery Ms. Karen Liberman, Mood Disorders Association of Ontario 9:15-9:45 CANBIND: The Quest for Biomarkers in Depression Dr. Sidney Kennedy, University of Toronto 9:45-10:15 Searching for Biomarkers: Bioinformatics & Genetics Dr. Paul Pavlidis, University of British Columbia 10:15-10:30 Q & A Session 10:30-11:00 Break 11:00-11:30 Immune-Brain Crosstalk Influences Brain Structure and Behaviour Dr. J. Foster, McMaster University 11:30-12:00 Lipid Signalling in CNS Dr. R. Bazinet, University of Toronto 12:00-12:30 Q & A and Discussion of Neuroscience Translation Dr. Zul Merali, University of Ottawa and CDRIN 12:30-1:30 Lunch Break 1:30-2:30 Ketamine and Neurotransmission Dr. G. Sanacora, Yale University 2:30-3:00 Oral Ketamine for Chronic Pain Dr. James Downar, University of Toronto 3:00-3:30 Panel and Practical Discussion about Oral Ketamine in Depression Dr. Sagar Parikh, University of Toronto 3:30-3:45 Break 3:45-5:00 WORKSHOPS Workshop I: Workshop II: Neurostimulation for Refractory Depression (rtms, DBS, ECT) Dr. Peter Giacobbe, University of Toronto Treatment of Refractory Depression via Pharmacotherpy Dr. Diane McIntosh, University of British Columbia

4 Day 2 - Saturday, January 25, :45-9:00 Opening Remarks 9:00-9:30 Patient Perspective on Workplace Depression Mr. Dave Gallson, Mood Disorders Society of Canada 9:30-10:00 Working With Depression: Preventing Disability Dr. Raymond Lam, University of British Columbia 10:00-10:30 Early Intervention in Bipolar Disorder Dr. Lakshmi Yatham, University of British Columbia 10:30-10:45 Q & A 10:45-11:00 Break 11:00-12:15 WORKSHOPS Workshop I: Workshop II: Managing Depression / Anxiety Disability in the Workplace: Biological Basis, Workplace Environment, and Insurance Issues Dr. Michael Rosenbluth, University of Toronto Functional Remediation in Depression: An Occupational Therapy Approach Ms. Anya Choulsky and Ms. Tara Laing, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 12:15-1:15 Lunch Break 1:15-2:00 Predictors of Outcome in Depression Dr. D. Pizzagalli, Harvard University 2:00-2:15 Q & A 2:15-2:45 Predictors of Response to rtms in Depression Dr. Jonathan Downar, University of Toronto 2:45-3:00 Q & A 3:00 3:15 Break 3:15-3:45 Sweet Depression: A Plan of Studies in Laboratory Rats Dr. Francesco Leri, University of Guelph 3:45-4:15 The Neurobiology of Cognitive (Dys)Function in Mood Disorders Dr. Benicio Frey, McMaster University 4:15-4:45 CANBIND Findings: Directions and Reflection on Conference Presentations Dr. Sidney Kennedy, University of Toronto

5 Fees and Registration Fees (Lunch included) Health Professionals.. $395 CAD Residents and Fellows $100 CAD For Conference information please contact Dr. Susan Rotzinger Tel.: ext For Registration information please contact Ms. Sia Maro Tel: TO REGISTER Online: (Visa or MasterCard only) Cancellation Policy Refund less (CAD $75.00 administration fee) will be given for cancellations received in writing on or before January 10th, No refunds will be given after this date nor granted for absentee delegates. Conference Location and Accommodation: Sheraton Centre Toronto 123 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M5H 2M9 Online Hotel Reservation: The group code for the conference rate is UHA24A. By telephone: please contact hotel reservations at and request the University Health Network group rate or use the group code UHA24A Conference sponsors: Gold Level Supporters

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