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Has research been of benefit to people with schizophrenia?

Invitation

In association with the Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW and Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia, the ASC2010 conference will include a free public forum on schizophrenia and psychosis.

Venue & Date/Time

Tuesday, 21 September 2010 (6pm-8pm)
Auditorium, Garvan Institute of Medical Research
384 Victoria Street
Darlinghurst

Theme & Purpose of Forum

The theme of the forum will be: Has research been of benefit to people with schizophrenia? The forum aims to provide an opportunity for the general public to hear about developments in schizophrenia research and whether these have made a difference to the lives of people with schizophrenia.

Speakers

The Forum will contain a number of presentations from local and international researchers, consumers and carers with a panel Q&A to follow. To date we have confirmed the following speakers:

  • Prof. Patrick McGorry (Orygen Youth Health Research Centre; 2010 Australian of the Year)
  • Prof. Vaughan Carr (Schizophrenia Research Institute & University of NSW)
  • Prof. David Penn (University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, USA)
  • Prof. Cyndi Shannon Weickert (Macquarie Group Foundation Chair of Schizophrenia Research)
  • Mr Richard Schweizer (Patient Ambassador, Schizophrenia Research Institute)
  • Ms Elaine Goddard (Remind Carer Educator, Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW)

Cost & Registration

Attendance at the Forum is free.
However, as there are limited places available for the Forum, if you wish to attend please email your name and contact details (i.e. address, phone, email) to ASC2010@schizophreniaresearch.org.au or call (02) 9295 8688. Registrations will be allocated in the order received.

Sponsor

The ASC 2010 Public Forum is supported by the NSW Government’s Office for Science and Medical Research (OSMR) within Industry and Investment NSW. Industry & Investment NSW has been established to assist in building a diversified state economy that creates jobs. They aim to attract investment to NSW and support innovative, sustainable and globally competitive industries through strong technical knowledge and scientific capabilities. Part of Industry & Investment NSW, the NSW Office for Science and Medical Research plays a crucial role in bringing together the diverse strands of scientific and medical research endeavour in NSW and providing support and an increased public profile for the sector.