A Day In Schizophrenia
Schedule
Fri May 02 2025 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Lakehead University | Thunder Bay, ON

About this Event
Join us for A Day In Schizophrenia at Lakehead University! Whether you're a physician, learner, or healthcare professional, there's something to learn for everyone at this informative event. Come learn about the latest research, treatment options, and support resources available for individuals living with schizophrenia. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to gain insight surrounding this complex mental health condition. See you there!
Agenda
đ: 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Schizophrenia Guidelines
Host: Dr. Gary Remington
Info: Gary Remington, MD, PhD, FRCPC is a Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, where he is cross appointed in the Departments of Psychiatry as well as Psychological Clinical Science, and on the Faculty at the University of Toronto's Institute of Medical Science (IMS). He set up the Medic*tion Assessment Program in Schizophrenia at CAMH and is a clinician scientist in the Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute. His research focus is the pharmacotherapy of schizophrenia and integrates preclinical as well as clinical work. He has received external funding from a number of agencies including National Alliance for Research in Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD), Research Hospital Fund-Canada Foundation for Innovation, Stanley Medical Research Institute (SMI), Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA), Schizophrenia Society of Ontario (SSO), Ontario Mental Health Foundation (OMHF), and Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
đ: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Dr. Chekkera Shammi
đ: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Clozaril: Perspective of a Hematologist | Neutropenia vs Agranulocytosis
Host: Dr. Jeff Prchal
Info: Dr. Jeff Prchal has been advising on neutropenia to CSAN patients for many years. Dr. Prchal is a graduate of Charles University in Prague and has undergone medical post graduate training at the Universities of Toronto, Vancouver and Seattle. His research had been primarily in the area of stem cells and hemopoiesis as well as in the disorders of bone marrow. He is a practicing hematologist and oncologist working at the McGill hospitals in Montreal.
đ: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Dr. Richard Choi
Where is it happening?
Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 75.00 to CAD 200.00
