ASHG 2014 Tipsheet: Neurogenetics and Mental Health Research

Media Contact:
Nalini Padmanabhan
ASHG Communications Manager
301.634.7346
press@ashg.org

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
12:00 pm U.S. Pacific Time (UTC-05:00)

WHEN:

Saturday through Wednesday, Oct. 18-22, 2014

WHERE:

American Society of Human Genetics 2014 Annual Meeting

San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

WHAT:

Invited and platform (oral) sessions and other presentations of the latest human genetics research related to neurological conditions and mental health:

Sunday, Oct. 19, 1:30-3:30 pm, Room 6AB

Platform Session: Genomic studies of autism

Sunday, Oct. 19, 1:30-3:30 pm, Room 29
Platform Session: Genetics and mechanisms in neurological disorders

Sunday, Oct. 19, 1:30-3:30 pm, Room 20BC
Platform Session: New genes, incidental findings and unexpected observations revealed by exome sequencing

Monday, Oct. 20, 4:30-6:30 pm, Room 6DE
Platform Session: Genetics of complex neuropsychiatric disorders

Monday, Oct. 20, 4:30-6:30 pm, Room 20BC
Platform Session: Genome Variation and its Impact on Autism and Brain Development

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 4:30-6:30 pm, Room 6CF

Platform Session: Genomic studies of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 4:30-6:30 pm, Room 20A
Platform Session: Therapy for genetic disorders

Wednesday, Oct. 22, 9:00-11:00 am, Room 30
Invited Session: Genetics of sleep and circadian disorders

Moderators: Juliane Winkelman, MD, Stanford University; and Emmanuel Mignot, MD, PhD, Stanford Center for Sleep Science and Medicine

Ongoing: Posters Open for Viewing, Exhibit Hall E

Psychiatric Genetics, Neurogenetics, and Neurodegeneration, Posters 1120-1361

About the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)

Founded in 1948, the American Society of Human Genetics is the primary professional membership organization for human genetics specialists worldwide. Its nearly 8,000 members include researchers, academicians, clinicians, laboratory practice professionals, genetic counselors, nurses, and others with an interest in human genetics. The Society serves scientists, health professionals, and the public by providing forums to: (1) share research results through the ASHG Annual Meeting and in The American Journal of Human Genetics; (2) advance genetic research by advocating for research support; (3) educate current and future genetics professionals, health care providers, advocates, policymakers, educators, students, and the public about all aspects of human genetics; and (4) promote genetic services and support responsible social and scientific policies. For more information, visit: http://wptest.ashg.org.

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