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April 11th, 2008

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    Department

  1. Memo from Dr. Donald Wasylenki, Chair - Dept. Of Psychiatry - Univ. of Toronto:
    Departmental Dinner
    (Event: June 19, 2008)
     
  2. Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto:
    2008 Ivan L. Silver Award for Excellence in Continuing Mental Health Education
     
  3. Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto:
    April 2008, Vignette #10: Genetics in Psychiatry
     
  4. REMINDER: Coming up on Wednesday
    Dept. Of Psychiatry - Univ. of Toronto:
    Cententary History of Psychiatry Seminar #5:
    Forensic Mental Health: Where it came from, where it is going and why it matters more than ever
    Main Address: John Petrila, JD, LLM, Professor, Department of Mental Health Law and Policy,
    Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa
    Introductory Remarks: Howard Barbaree, PhD, CPsych
    Commentary: Christopher D. Webster, PhD, FRSC, CPsych
    (Event: April 16, 2008)
     

    5. Funding

  5. International Research Development, University of Toronto:
    Upcoming SSHRC-International Opportunities Fund (SSHRC-IOF) competition
    (Deadline: April 28, 2008)
     

    6. Events

  6. Hospital for Sick Children:
    Psychiatry Rounds: "Touching on a new finding: Adults with ADHD show cortical rhythm deficits during somatosensory processing"
    Presented by Colleen Dockstader, PhD, Clinical Fellow
    Department of Psychiatry, SickKids Hospital
    (Event: April 17, 2008)
     
  7. Centre for Addiction and Mental Health:
    Grand Rounds: Medical Clearance in the Psychiatric Emergency Setting
    Presented by Dr. Brittany Poynter & Dr. Tanya Pinto
    PGY-III Residents in Psychiatry, University of Toronto
    (Event: April 18, 2008)
     
  8. Transdisciplinary Tobacco Rounds, CAMH:
    "Postnatal health consequences of fetal and neonatal exposure to nicotine: Is there cause for concern?"
    Presented by
    Alison Holloway, BSc, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University
    Jenny Bruin, Ph.D. Candidate, Medical Sciences Graduate Program, McMaster University
    Carolyn Cesta, M.Sc. Candidate, Medical Sciences Graduate Program, McMaster University
    (Event: April 18, 2008)
     
  9. REMINDER: Workshop is fast approaching.
    Mount Sinai Psychotherapy Institute (MSPI):
    Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP): Hope for Chronic Depression
    Presented by Sian Rawkins MD FRCPC & Molyn Leszcz MD FRCPC
    (Two weekend workshop - April 25 & 26, 2008 and June 20 & 21, 2008)
     
  10. Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto:
    Faculty Development Workshop: Key Strategies to Evaluate Education Events
    (Event: May 22, 2008)
     
  11. The Sunnybrook Hospital TBI Program:
    Mild to Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury: The Impact Across the Lifespan
    (Event: May 29, 2008)
     
  12. CAMH and Faculty of Medicine, Continuing Education & Professional Development, Univ. of Toronto:
    Cognitive Therapy Summer Training Institute 2008
    (Event: June 5-7, 2008)
     
  13. The Toronto Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis and The Toronto Society for Contemporary Psychoanalysis present: Dream Day
    Featuring Guest Speaker Dr. Paul Lippmann with Dr. Joshua Levy & Dr. Sarah Freke
    (Event: June 7, 2008)
     
  14. Transdisciplinary Tobacco Rounds, CAMH:
    "Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology and Tobacco Control:
    An Examination of the City of Hamilton's Tobacco Product Vendor GIS Mapping Project"
    Presented by
    Kevin McDonald, Manager, Tobacco Control Program, Hamilton Public Health Services
    Carol Craig, Epidemiologist, Hamilton Public Health Services
    (Event: June 20, 2008)
     

    Reminders

  • Centenary Celebration
  • Education
  • Research
  • Awards
  • Funding
  • Opportunities
  • Events:
    Apr-08 | May-08 | Jun-08 | Jul-08 | Aug-08 | Sept-08 | Oct-08 | Nov-08 | Dec-08

    • Newest Items...

    Department

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    April 9, 2008

     

    Dear Colleague,

    RE: CENTENARY GALA DEPARTMENTAL DINNER

    Please join us in celebrating 100 years of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto by attending our Centenary Gala Dinner on June 19th, 2008. This prestigious black-tie occasion will be one of the highlights of our Centenary year! We are honoured to have the eminent Dr. Harvey Stancer attend this centenary event. We will also be honouring our distinguished guest lecturers; namely, Dr. Martin Knapp, Dr. David Kupfer, Dr. Helen Mayberg, Dr. Laura Roberts and Dr. Nora Volkow. All Residents and Fellows in the Department are invited as we will toast our Centenary Resident graduates. The dinner will follow the Harvey Stancer Research Day, and various awards will be presented. This is an important event and I hope you will attend.

          Place : The Four Seasons Hotel, 21 Avenue Road, Regency Ballroom
                      Toronto, Ontario M5R 2G1 (Avenue Rd. & Bloor)

          Date : Thursday, June 19, 2008

          Time : Cocktails at 6:00 p.m., Dinner at 7:30 p.m.

    Each hospital setting is responsible for payment for tickets to the dinner for all faculty members in their hospital partnership. If you are not a member of a hospital partnership, the cost of the dinner will be $160.00 (which will cover the cost for our Resident and Fellow attendees). On this special occasion, partners and guests are invited to attend at a reduced cost of $80.00 per person. (*Please note: As in previous years, there will be a cash bar.) Cheques should be made payable to “The Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto” and sent to Marie Mara, Room 828, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health: College St. Site, 250 College Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1R8.

    Please R.S.V.P. by May 16, 2008 at the following link:
    http://www.utpsychiatry.ca/Dinner/gala_dinner-faculty.htm

    Yours sincerely,

    Donald Wasylenki, MD, FRCP(C)
    Professor and Chair
    Department of Psychiatry

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    • Funding

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    Upcoming SSHRC-International Opportunities Fund (SSHRC-IOF) competition

    This is a reminder for the deadline in the upcoming SSHRC-International Opportunities Fund (SSHRC-IOF) competition. The research topic for the program is broad and inclusive, limited only by the requirement for an internationalized research program.

      Two types of grants are available in the SSHRC-IOF competition:
    • Development Grants, to support developmental activities-such as workshops, seminars, and planning meetings-that are expected to lead to significant international collaboration. Funding limits: $25,000; one year
    • Project Grants, to help secure Canadian participation or leadership in current or planned international research initiatives or networks. Funding limits: $75,000; one year

    Internal deadline: April 28th | Sponsor deadline: May 7th

      Two important notes:
    1. All support for inquiries and final submission for the IOF program will be provided by Jim Ayres at the office for International Research Development. Please contact Jim at jim.ayres@utoronto.ca or by phone at (416) 978-5153 for assistance with any questions about this program. All other SSHRC programs continue to be supported by Sarah Scott.
    2. For more IOF details, including process of submission, please make sure you visit the IRD website at: http://www.research.utoronto.ca/ird/SSHRC_IOF.html

    Regards,

    Jim Ayres
    Grants Officer (interim)
    International Research Development
    University of Toronto
    416-946-8244

    • Events

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    Hospital for Sick Children
    Psychiatry Rounds

    Date/Time:

    April 17, 2008
    from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
     

    Venue:

    Hollywood Theatre at SickKids Hospital
     

    Title:

    "Touching on a new finding: Adults with ADHD show cortical rhythm deficits during somatosensory processing"
     

    Presenter(s):

    Colleen Dockstader, PhD
    Clinical Fellow
    Department of Psychiatry
    SickKids Hospital
     

    Learning objectives:
    1. To acquire a basic understanding of the neurophysiology of ADHD;
    2. To acquire a basic understanding of the use of magnetoencephalography in the investigation of cortical rhythms;
    3. To promote reflection and discussion about cortical rhythms and their meaning in Psychiatry.
       

    Contact:

    Sandra Silva, 416-813-6174
     

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    Transdisciplinary Tobacco Rounds:
     
    Postnatal health consequences of fetal and neonatal exposure to nicotine:
    Is there cause for concern?
     

    Presenter:

    Alison Holloway, BSc, PhD, Assistant Professor
       Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University
    Jenny Bruin, Ph.D. Candidate,
       Medical Sciences Graduate Program, McMaster University
    Carolyn Cesta, M.Sc. Candidate,
       Medical Sciences Graduate Program, McMaster University
     

    Learning objectives:
    1. Introduce the concept of “Developmental Origins of Adult Disease” and review the role of maternal smoking in adverse postnatal metabolic and endocrine outcomes;
    2. Outline long-term health consequences resulting from fetal and neonatal nicotine exposure in an animal model; and
    3. Discuss critical windows of exposure with respect to smoking cessation and nicotine exposure.

    Date:

    Friday, April 18, 2008
     

    Time:

    9 - 10 am
    Coffee and tea will be served.
     

    Location:

    Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - College St. Site
    250 College St
    Auditorium - (G58)
    RSVP for in person attendance is not required
     

    Contact:

    Virginia Chow
    virginia_chow@camh.net
    416-535-8501 ext. 1199
     

    Directions:

    College St. site is located on College St. just east of Spadina

    BY TTC: You can get off at Spadina Station and walk south along Spadina to College. (Approx 10 min)

    OR

    Get off at Queens Park Station and walk west along College St. (Approx 10 min)
     

    Parking:

    There is limited parking around CAMH. There is underground parking (entrance off Spadina Street just north of College). This lot fills up rapidly before 9:00am. The parking fee is $12.00 for all day. If you use underground parking, do not try to enter the building via the stairwells. We have a security system and a key is required. Exit the parking lot via the parking attendant's kiosk and go around the building to the Spadina entrance of 250 College St.
     

    Webcast:

    For more information about webcasting of this event to Brentcliffe, QS and other sites, contact virginia_chow@camh.net or 416-535-8501 x1199. Web casting of this event is funded by a partnership under the coordination of the Canadian Tobacco Control Research Initiative (CTCRI). <http://www.ctcri.ca>.

    A special thank you to OTRU for the long-term loan of their webcam.
     

    Next TTR:

    Please mark the upcoming sessions in your calendars - April 18 and June 20.
     

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    Transdisciplinary Tobacco Rounds:
     
    Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology and Tobacco Control:
    An Examination of the City of Hamilton's Tobacco Product Vendor GIS Mapping Project
     

    Presenter:

    Kevin McDonald, Manager, Tobacco Control Program, Hamilton Public Health Services
    Carol Craig, Epidemiologist, Hamilton Public Health Services
     
    Acknowledgements:
    Erin Bosch , GIS Technologist, Corporate Services, City of Hamilton
    Nancy Greaves, Manager, Surveillance Unit, Hamilton Public Health Services
     

    Learning objectives:
    1. To describe current tobacco product vendor surveillance practices in the city of Hamilton;
    2. To describe current tobacco product vendor surveillance practices in the city of Hamilton; and
    3. To propose targeted surveillance and enforcement strategies for tobacco control leveraging GIS technology.

    Date:

    Friday, June 20, 2008
     

    Time:

    9 - 10 am
    Coffee and tea will be served.
     

    Location:

    Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - College St. Site
    250 College St
    Auditorium - (G58)
    RSVP for in person attendance is not required
     

    Contact:

    Virginia Chow
    virginia_chow@camh.net
    416-535-8501 ext. 1199
     

    Directions:

    College St. site is located on College St. just east of Spadina

    BY TTC: You can get off at Spadina Station and walk south along Spadina to College. (Approx 10 min)

    OR

    Get off at Queens Park Station and walk west along College St. (Approx 10 min)
     

    Parking:

    There is limited parking around CAMH. There is underground parking (entrance off Spadina Street just north of College). This lot fills up rapidly before 9:00am. The parking fee is $12.00 for all day. If you use underground parking, do not try to enter the building via the stairwells. We have a security system and a key is required. Exit the parking lot via the parking attendant's kiosk and go around the building to the Spadina entrance of 250 College St.
     

    Webcast:

    For more information about webcasting of this event to Brentcliffe, QS and other sites, contact virginia_chow@camh.net or 416-535-8501 x1199. Web casting of this event is funded by a partnership under the coordination of the Canadian Tobacco Control Research Initiative (CTCRI). <http://www.ctcri.ca>.

    A special thank you to OTRU for the long-term loan of their webcam.
     

    Next TTR:

    TBA
     

    • Centenary Celebration

    • UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY

     

    To:

    All Faculty Members, Residents, Fellows and Students of
    All Disciplines in the Department of Psychiatry

     

    From:

    Dr. Sean B. Rourke
    Chair, Harvey Stancer Research Day

     

    Date:

    April 16, 2008

     

    Re:

    34th ANNUAL HARVEY STANCER RESEARCH DAY,
    THURSDAY, JUNE 19th, 2008

    Keynote Address
     
     
     
    Harvey Stancer, MD, PhD
    Professor Emeritus of Psychiatric Research
     

    “Foundations of Research: An Historical Perspective.”

    Dr. Stancer was born in Toronto and received a B.A. and PhD for his chemical synthesis of phospholipids. After receiving his M.D. in Toronto he interned in New York. Subsequently, as a McLellan fellow in London England he published in the Neurochemical field. He then completed his clinical training in Psychiatry at the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York. In 1961, he returned to Toronto and was appointed chief of the Research Ward and subsequently was awarded an MRC Scholarship to help set up Neurochemical Laboratory Research as well as clinical research and aid in part of the planning of the anticipated Clarke Institute. He was licensed to practice Medicine in Ontario, Texas and California. Over the next 25 years in Toronto, as the first Professor of Psychiatric Research he was involved in major developments in clinical and laboratory research as well as the training of psychiatric residents and supervision of MSc and PhD students. His work has been reported in at least 75 publications in peer reviewed journals as well as a like number of invited lectures internationally. Among other firsts, Dr. Stancer and his colleagues published a possible genetic role in mood disorders. Also, he initiated with others the first Psychiatric Research Foundation. Latterly, while still at the University of Toronto, he was a Visiting Professor at UCLA for one third of each year.

    The Harvey Stancer Research Day will be held at:
    The Metro Toronto Convention Centre
    In the SOUTH Building located at 222 Bremner Boulevard
    http://www.mtccc.com/attendees/entandroomlocations/southbuilding.cfm
     

    For our Centenary year,
    the Department of Psychiatry is delighted to announce
    the following Chairs of our morning oral sessions:

    Dr. David Kupfer - Clinical Psychiatry
    MD, Thomas Detre Professor and Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

    Dr. Helen Mayberg - Depression and Imaging
    MD, Professor, Psychiatry and Neurology, Emory University School of Medicine

    Dr. Laura Roberts - Clinical Education
    MD, Charles E. Kubly Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin

    Dr. Martin Knapp - Health Services Research
    Director of the Personal Social Services Research Unit at the London School of Economics, and Professor of Social Policy and Co-director of LSE Health and Social Care

    Dr. Nora Volkow - Neuroscience and Addictions
    MD, Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse

    Meet the Experts
    The morning session chairs will also be available for an open discussion in the afternoon.  The ‘Meet the Experts’ sessions will be held concurrently.
     

     

    ALL ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ONLINE

    http://idrp.ohtn.on.ca/UofTResearchDay/UofTWelcome.html

    On-line Registration
    Opening: Monday March 10th, 2008

    On-line Abstract Submission and Award Applications
    Opening: Monday March 10th, 2008
    Closing: Extended till May 7th, 2008 at 5 pm
    *Awards will be announced on June 19th, 2008

    Notification of Oral and Poster Sessions
    Available by May 26th, 2008

    Event Programs
    Event Programs will be available on June 12th, 2008

    Inquiries may be directed to:
    Mr. Jeremy Nichols, Research Office, Department of Psychiatry
    (CAMH – College Site), 250 College St, Room 841,
    Toronto, ON M5T 1R8
    Tel: 416-979-4275; E-mail: jeremy.nichols@utoronto.ca


     


     

      The Harvey Stancer Research Day will be tied into additional
      events to celebrate our 100th anniversary.
      The following are important dates to keep in mind:

      Wednesday, June 18, 2008

    • Dr. Helen Mayberg will be giving a public lecture in the McLeod Auditorium at the Medical Science Building located on 1 King’s College Circle.  The lecture will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

      • Friday, June 20, 2008

    • Dr. David Kupfer, Dr. Laura Roberts, Dr. Martin Knapp and Dr. Nora Volkow will be giving Centenary Lectures in the McLeod Auditorium at the Medical Sciences Building located on 1 King’s College Circle. The lectures will be held from 8:00am to 4:30pm .
    • An Alumni Reception will be held in the Students Commons (formerly known as the Stone Lobby) at the Medical Science Building located on 1 King’s College Circle following the Centenary Lectures.

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    • Awards

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    • Funding

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    Upcoming SSHRC Competitions

    Please note the following upcoming SSHRC competitions, and the UTRS internal deadlines:

    Aid to Research Workshops and Conferences in Canada:
    http://www.sshrc.ca/web/apply/program_descriptions/conferences_e.asp
    Application form will be available in March
    UTRS deadline: 24 April 2008 /  SSHRC deadline: 1 May 2008

    International Opportunities Fund Development and Project Grants:
    http://www.sshrc.ca/web/apply/program_descriptions/iof_e.asp
    Application form will be available in March
    UTRS deadline: 30 April 2008 / SSHRC deadline: 7 May 2008

    Aid to Scholarly Journals:
    This program replaces two earlier programs; Aid to Research and Transfer Journals and Aid to Open-Access Research Journals. The application form will be available on the SSHRC website by May 1, 2008, and further information is available at:
    http://www.sshrc.ca/web/apply/program_descriptions/
    scholarly_journals_e.asp
    UTRS deadline: 23 June 2008  /   SSHRC deadline: 30 June 2008

    If you have questions about any of the above programs, please contact me.
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    Sarah Scott
    Grants Officer, Social Sciences and Humanities
    Research Services
    University of Toronto
    Simcoe Hall, Room 133S
    27 King’s College Circle
    Toronto, ON M5S 1A1

    T: 416-978-7324  F: 416-971-2010
    Email: sja.scott@utoronto.ca

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    New CIHR policy on Funding Acknowledgement

    Dear colleagues,

    As of January 1, 2008, CIHR has implemented a new regulation that mandates acknowledgement of CIHR grant numbers in all publications (see below). Non-compliance may result in CIHR not recognizing CIHR-funded publications for the purposes of grant review.

    "The Funding Reference Number is a 5 digit number that identifies a unique research grant. You can find this number in the letter sent to you from CIHR that acknowledges your successful grant application. When acknowledging CIHR support in peer-reviewed publications you are required to cite this number."

    Please ensure that all members of your department are made aware of this important change in policy.

    Patricia Brubaker, Ph.D.
    Vice-Dean Research and International Relations (Acting), Faculty of Medicine
    Professor, Departments of Physiology and Medicine
    Canada Research Chair in Vascular and Metabolic Biology
    Room 2115A, Medical Sciences Building
    University of Toronto
    1 King's College Circle
    Toronto, ON M5S 1A8 Canada
    Tel: 416-978-5150
    Fax: 416-978-5568
    Email: medicine.vdrir@utoronto.ca

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    Killam Research Fellowship

    Dear colleagues,

    Application information is now available for the following competition, on the Canada Council website:

    Killam Research Fellowship: http://killam.canadacouncil.ca/

    This award provides two full years of release time, valued at $70,000 per year.

    UTRS internal deadline: 8 May 2008
    Sponsor deadline: 15 May 2008

    Please note that the application requires electronic submission and institutional approval, as well as support material in hard copy; it is advisable to start the process well in advance to allow time to obtain a user ID and complete the necessary steps. Please also note that the CV required is the Common CV—SSHRC and NSERC CV’s are not acceptable—so please allow sufficient time to complete this.

    If you are interested in applying for a Killam Fellowship, kindly let me know by 1 May 2008, and please feel free to contact me if you need further information.

    Thank you,
    Sarah
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    Sarah Scott
    Grants Officer, Social Sciences and Humanities
    Research Services
    University of Toronto
    Simcoe Hall, Room 133S
    27 King’s College Circle
    Toronto, ON M5S 1A1

    T: 416-978-7324  F: 416-971-2010
    Email: sja.scott@utoronto.ca

    • Opportunities

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    • Events

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    Mount Sinai Psychotherapy Institute (MSPI):

    Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP)

    The Mount Sinai Psychotherapy Institute (MSPI) is pleased to announce an upcoming workshop on Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) which will be taught by Drs. Sian Rawkins and Molyn Leszcz.  CBASP (McCullough) is the only psychotherapeutic model developed specifically for the treatment of chronic depression. It is a time-limited manualized approach whose effectiveness has been validated through large scale research trials (NEJM 2000). Its aims are to help the chronically depressed adult to break through the self-perpetuating cycle of disconnection from the environment, so that their behavioral consequences can better inform their interpersonal behavior. Through active use of the therapeutic relationship, goals include helping the patient generate empathic behavior and heal interpersonal trauma.  

    Enrolment will be limited to 30 participants and the format will include interactive teaching and demonstration of techniques with standardized patients held over two weekends in April and June of 2008 (April 25 and 26, June 20 and 21).  This will be enhanced with two months of case based learning and group consultation through our electronic list-serve.  This workshop can be taken on its own or, by application, as part of the advanced training of the MSPI Psychotherapy Certificate Programme .

    For further information and registration, please see the attached flyer or contact Janissa Wan:  JWan@mtsinai.on.ca at 416-586-4800 x5185.

    Sincerely,

    Paula Ravitz MD FRCPC
    Director, Mount Sinai Psychotherapy Institute (MSPI)
    416-586-4800 x7500
    Paula.Ravitz@utoronto.ca

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    • June 2008

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    Annual meeting of the Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology

    Deadline for early registration for the Annual meeting of the Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology has been extended to April 15, 2008.

    The meeting will be held in Toronto June 6-9th, 2008 at the Hilton Hotel.

    Details and Registration available on the website: www.ccnp.ca

    This conference brings together Canadian and International leaders in Neuroscience, Neurospsychopharmacology and Psychiatry to present innovative symposia with a strong emphasis on translational research. Trainees and graduate students are encouraged to apply for travel awards and to compete for a spot in "CCNP: The Next Generation" symposium. The annual meeting is geared toward all basic scientists and clinical practitioners working in psychiatry focused domains. The President's theme for 2008 is "Neurodevelopment and Behaviour".

    We look forward to welcoming you to the Hilton Hotel's newly designed conference facilities at 145 Richmond Street West, right in the heart of Toronto's theatre and restaurant district.
     

    Meir Steiner, MD, PhD, FRCPC
    President
    CCNP

    Sidney Kennedy, MD, FRCPC
    Chair, Local Organizing Committee
    Psychiatrist-in-Chief,
    University Health Network

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    The 2008 Annual Thelma Cardwell Research Day
    June 25th, 2008

    This year, as part of the annual Thelma Cardwell Research Day we have the pleasure of bringing you a world-renowned speaker in the field of mental health. Having garnered the attention of the world during her own struggle with mental illness, our speaker Margaret (Trudeau) Kemper now works to erase the stigma that prevents people from seeking treatment and creates barriers in the workplace.

    Currently 1 in 5 Canadians will be affected by mental illness at some point in their lives, and at any given time, 300,000 Canadians struggle with serious and persistent mental illness. This is an issue of great relevance to rehabilitation professionals. Many individuals facing physical disability find their recovery impacted by the onset of mental illness.

    At the University of Toronto, our research in this area is focused on removing stigma as we identify ways to return these individuals to meaningful lives and employment. We hope you will join with us for this lecture and celebrate the success of our students who will carry on this very important work.

    The Thelma Cardwell Research Day is one of the highlights of the University of Toronto Occupational Therapy program and is highly anticipated in the OT community.  We will also be featuring many important research projects conducted by our graduating students. These innovative projects move forward the study of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and include research that explores models of occupational therapy to very applied projects that look at the development of new technologies for people with disabilities.

    We ask you to save the date, and plan to join us for this fascinating lecture about a subject in need of serious attention and research.

    Register Now: http://www.ot.utoronto.ca/research/research_day/index.asp

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