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On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Prechter Lecture will reflect on the past, present and future\u2014highlighting the vision and legacy that launched the Prechter Program, the scientific discoveries and growth achieved over the years, and the next chapter of innovation in bipolar disorder.\n\nThis event will begin with a public reception from 5:30 - 6:30 PM ET in the A. Alfred Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building atrium. Light refreshments will be served during the reception. The Prechter Lecture programming will take place in Kahn Auditorium from 6:30 - 8:15 PM ET.\n\nThe 20th Annual Prechter Lecture will feature remarks from:\n\n+Thomas J. Wang, M.D., Dean, University of Michigan Medical School; Josiah Macy, Jr. Professor; Chief Academic Officer, Michigan Medicine+\n+Waltraud \u201cWally\u201d Prechter, Founder, Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program+\n+Stephanie Prechter, M.F.A., Prechter Advisory Board Member+\n+Melvin McInnis, M.D., Director, Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program+\n+Heather S., Research Participant, Prechter Longitudinal Study of Bipolar Disorder+\n+Andy Jackson, Research Participant, Prechter Longitudinal Study of Bipolar Disorder+\n+Hilary Blumberg, M.D., Director, Mood Disorders Research Program, Yale School of Medicine+\n+Paul Jenkins, Ph.D., Associate Director, Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program+\n+Sarah Sperry, Ph.D., Associate Director, Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program+\n+Alexandra Vinson, Ph.D., Co-Lead, Prechter Program Bipolar Disorder Learning Community+\n+Stephan F. Taylor, M.D., Daniel E. Offutt III Professor of Psychiatry, Chair, Department of Psychiatry+\n\nThe Prechter Lecture is free and open to the public, and will be hosted for in-person and virtual attendance. Virtual attendees can watch the livestream of the Prechter Lecture on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 6:30 - 8:15 PM ET.\n\nRegistration is required. 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