2024 Safadi Lecture: Light-Gated Membrane Channels: Discovery and Creation of Diversity, Principles from Structure, and Cellular Access to Biology

Chicago, IL US
September 4, 2024
Elevate Your Practice—Join the Frontline of Psychiatric Innovation Today.
 
Join us for an in-depth exploration of Dr. Karl Deisseroth’s revolutionary work treating major depression and autism spectrum disorders. This session will uncover his innovative blend of traditional pharmacological therapies with advanced neural stimulation techniques. Dr. Deisseroth's groundbreaking research in optogenetics and hydrogel-tissue chemistry has redefined our understanding of neurobiology, revealing intricate mechanisms of light-gated ion conduction. Participants will gain exclusive insights into the latest diagnostic and treatment strategies, equipping them to elevate their clinical practice and research. Designed to inspire continuous learning and critical thinking, this lecture offers the tools to apply cutting-edge, evidence-based approaches, driving improved outcomes in psychiatry and neurobiology. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your expertise and enhance patient care—register now to stay ahead in your field.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals interested in psychiatry and new developments in optogenetics.

Learning Objectives

After this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Recall how new neural stimulation techniques can be used in clinical practice;
  • Identify the pathophysiology and treatment options for major depression and autism-spectrum disorders;
  • State how optogenetics and hydrogel-tissue chemistry can be used in research and clinical settings;
  • List new methods and philosophies on how new technologies can aid in the discovery of neural cell types and connections that cause adaptive and maladaptive behaviors;
  • Describe optogenetics and hydrogel-tissue chemistry as they relate to patient care;
  • Discuss how to incorporate advanced neurobiological research findings into clinical decision-making processes to improve patient care.
Additional information
ACGME/ABMS Core Competencies: 
Medical Knowledge
For more information, please contact:
CME Coordinator Contact Name: 
Daniel Nava
CME Coordinator Contact Email: 
CME Coordinator Contact Phone: 
773-702-5595
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Summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 Participation
Event starts: 
09/04/2024 - 10:00am
Event ends: 
09/04/2024 - 12:00pm
Activity opens: 
09/04/2024
Activity expires: 
12/04/2024
David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago
1201 E 60th St
Chicago, IL 60637
United States
HYBRID CONFERENCE
Learners can attend this event in person or virtually. For questions about the event, contact Daniel Nava via e-mail.
 
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DAVID RUBENSTEIN FORUM
The David Rubenstein Forum combines a variety of spaces, both formal and informal, large and small, calm and animated, focused and diffuse, scheduled and spontaneous. The Rubenstein Forum’s ten-story tower features vibrant and distinct “neighborhoods.” The Rubenstein Forum’s unique position on the Midway allows for expansive views toward the campus and surrounding communities as well as downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan. The City View Room on the 10th floor offers a strong visual connection between the university and the city, and it is an exquisite setting for hosting spectacular special events.
Parking
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ACCESSIBILITY The University of Chicago is committed to providing equal access appropriate to need and circumstances and complies fully with legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are in need of special accommodation, please contact Amy Johnson via email at dnava@uchicagomedicine.org.
The University of Chicago reserves the right to cancel or postpone this conference due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event this activity must be cancelled or postponed, the registration fee will be refunded; however, The University of Chicago is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline/travel/lodging agencies.
GUEST SPEAKER
  Karl Deisseroth, MD, PhD
  D. H. Chen Professor, Professor of Bioengineering and of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
  Stanford Health Care
 
 
 

Disclosure Declarations
As a provider accredited by the ACCME, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine asks everyone in a position to control the content of an education activity to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible companies. This includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Financial relationships are relevant if a financial relationship, in any amount, exists between the person in control of content and an ineligible company during the past 24 months, and the content of the education is related to the products of an ineligible company with whom the person has a financial relationship. Mechanisms are in place to identify and mitigate any relevant financial relationships prior to the start of the activity.

Additionally, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine requires Authors to identify investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration at first mention and where appropriate in the content.
Physician Credit
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Other Participant Credit
Other participants will receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME, please consult your professional licensing board.
 
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