Silverstein Lecture Series

The Center for Genetic Medicine hosted its spring 2012 Silverstein Lecture Series on March 6, featuring the director of the National Institute of Mental Health and former psychiatry professor at Emory University, Thomas R. Insel, MD. The lecture explored the state of mental disorders in the United States and the role of genetics and other scientific advances in improving diagnosis and treatment methods, revolutionizing the field of psychiatry.

A video webcast of Dr. Insel's lecture, as well as other past Silverstein lectures, is available for viewing here.

The Silverstein Lecture Series was established by the Herman M. and Bea L. Silverstein Medical Research Fund for Genetic Medicine to bring advances in genetics research and medicine to the general public. Twice a year, the series features a renowned expert who discusses his or her research in a community forum. The events are always free and open to the public.

The upcoming fall 2012 series will feature Louis J. Guillette Jr., PhD, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor. Dr. Guillette is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and holds an endowed chair in Marine Genomics at the Medical University of South Carolina. He will discuss the influence of environmental contaminants on reproduction and developmental genetics in humans and wildlife. The lectures will take place on Wednesday, October 24 in Evanston and Thursday, October 25 in Chicago. Stay tuned for further details.