ABOUT THE VISITING PROFESSOR PROGRAM

Program Chair: Sagar Parikh, MD, FRCPC – NNDC Medical Director and John F. Greden Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan

One of the major roadblocks to meaningful, large-scale advancement of research-based fields in general is the lead time in publication and dissemination of new research. This is particularly true of studies on depressive and bipolar illnesses, which receive significantly less funding compared to other diseases like cancer or heart disease. The National Network of Depression Centers was formed in part to tackle this roadblock, and the Visiting Professor Program is just one way we are doing that.

The National Network of Depression Centers thrives on education and cross-collaboration. The Visiting Professor Program represents a direct contribution to that cause, as it supports rapid dissemination of new and innovative treatments. Visiting Professors will share results of research, treatments, and technology currently leading the way in the fields of depressive and bipolar illnesses, all for the purpose of inspiring collaborative efforts towards advancing these fields even farther.

The Visiting Professor Program provides a platform for researchers to share their work and goals, and breed new ideas and approaches for ongoing studies. Each quarterly event will feature one main topic of interest which the Visiting Professor will address. Topics focused on dissemination of new and innovative treatments or addressing underserved populations will be given precedence. The program will span two days of lectures, mentorship, case conferences/program review, or other educational presentations.

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TYPICAL AGENDA

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2020 PROGRAM