Events

Psychiatry Grand Rounds Social Neuroscience: Bonding and Loss Zoe Donaldson, PhD Associate Professor University of Colorado Boulder  *This Grand Rounds is IN PERSON.  (Also live-streamed via Zoom webinar) Location Hellman Auditorium 1st floor of NYSPI-Pardes Building 1051 Riverside Drive New York, NY 10032 Zoom Details Meeting ID: 810 0337 6121 Passcode: 598948 Dial in: +1 646 558 8656 Zoom Link

C3N Seminar Systems Level Neuromodulation in Nonhuman Primates Brian Russ, PhD Research Scientist Center for Biomedical Imaging and Neuromodulation Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research New York, NY Nonhuman primates offer the unique opportunity to act as a translational bridge between human neuroimaging findings and invasive causal manipulations. Dr. Russ’ group has been using a variety of neuromodulatory techniques to investigate both basic and translationally relevant questions about systems-level neural responses. Using DREADDs and their accompanying actuators to disrupt system-level network interactions, they have shown both the specificity of DREADDs activating compounds in modulating brain activity and behavior in the absence of virally transfected cells. Additionally, the inactivation of specific brain regions changes network connectivity, with an emphasis on the limbic system. They have also used chronic DBS in nonhuman primates to model the micro- and macro-neural changes associated with white matter DBS. Together, their findings show a direct link between neural activity and functional connectivity, and illustrate the uses of nonhuman primates and neuromodulatory techniques as a powerful translational tool. Pardes Building, Multipurpose Room, 6th Floor (#6602) or via Zoom

Seminar on Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychiatry Forensic Mental Health Assessment in a Class Action Lawsuit: Assessing "Damages" in Refugees from a Foreign War Barry Rosenfeld, PhD Professor of Psychology and Adjunct Professor of Law Fordham University Forensic mental health assessments typically focus on individuals but at times may involve large groups of plaintiffs. This presentation will focus on a large class action lawsuit involving refugees from a civil war in Africa who are suing a major international bank that facilitated the genocide of large segments of the country. The case will serve as a vehicle to discuss a range of issues related to civil forensic assessment broadly, as well as the mechanics of consulting on a lawsuit involving large numbers of individuals, how cultural and linguistic diversity complicates psychological assessments generally, and the legal standards (and challenges) to expert testimony on these topics. To register for this online presentation and receive the Zoom link, please send an email with your name and affiliation to Alfa.Garcia@nyspi.columbia.edu.

HIV Center Rounds Combatting Inequities in HIV Care Continuum Engagement Using the Most Framework: Interventions That Balance Effectiveness, Efficiency, Economy, and Scalability Marya Gwadz, PhD Professor, Associate Dean for Research NYU Silver School of Social Work Marya Gwadz is Associate Dean for Research, Professor, and Director of the Intervention Innovations Team Lab (IIT-Lab) at NYU Silver. She also serves as an Associate Director in the Transdisciplinary Research Methods Core in the NIDA-funded Center for Drug Use and HIV Research (CDUHR) at NYU School of Global Public Health. The main focus of Dr. Gwadz's research is the development and evaluation of potent, innovative, and culturally salient social/behavioral interventions to address racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, and gender inequity in health. CE credit is for CUIMC/NYSPI faculty only. Psychologists: Columbia University Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Columbia University Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.Columbia University Department of Psychiatry is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0168. Columbia University Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Social Workers: Columbia University Department of Psychiatry is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0732. Columbia University Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Learning Objectives: Describe the three stages of the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) framework—Preparation, Optimization, and Evaluation. Explain how conceptual models guide intervention development within the MOST framework, with discussion of an applied example. Identify and analyze the sequence of activities in the optimization phase, including assessing whether components work, selecting effective component combinations while considering cost, and determining scalable intervention packages through an illustrative example. Pardes Building, Multipurpose Room, 6th Floor (#6602) or via Zoom. Advance registration is required for this meeting.