Relief from severe depression and suicidal ideation within hours: from synapses to symptoms

NIH Director's Wednesday Afternoon Lecture SeriesDr. Zarate's current research focus is on developing novel medications for treatment-resistant depression and bipolar disorder. His areas of expertise include biological and pharmacological aspects of mood disorders in adults. Dr. Zarate's group conducts proof-of-concept studies utilizing novel compounds and biomarkers (magnetoencephalography [MEG] and polysomnography [PSG], positron emission tomography, functional MRI and magnetic resonance spectroscopy [MRS]) to identify potentially relevant drug targets and biosignatures of treatment response. A multidisciplinary translational research team conducts the research in the ETPB. In addition, the Branch provides training to develop the next generation of clinical translational researchers.For more information go to https://oir.nih.gov/wals/2015-2016/relief-severe-depression-suicidal-ideation-within-hours-synapses-symptomsAir date: 11/4/2015 3:00:00 PM
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