Please join us as we present a scientific summary and discussion on the current status of bipolar disorder research. This year, we are pleased to announce keynote speaker Akira Sawa, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Director, Program in Molecular Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University. Distinguished UM researchers Dr. Huda Akil and Dr. Jon-Kar Zubieta will join Dr. Sawa in presenting the current status of bipolar disorder research.

The entire program is FREE and open to everyone.

At 3:30 p.m. the general public is particularly invited to attend a synopsis of the afternoon presented by Melvin McInnis, M.D., Thomas B. and Nancy Upjohn Woodworth Professor of Bipolar Disorder and Depression, Director of Bipolar Research Program, Department of Psychiatry, Associate Director, U-M Depression Center.

A reception (from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.) will follow the Lecture.

Online registration will open September 1st. At that time, please go here to register: wwww.prechterfund.org/lecture/

For more information, please contact kbergman@umich.edu