The latest symposia and events
14 February, 2012: SciNaPPs - Methylphenidate-mediated rescue of deficient dopamine reward prediction in an ADHD model
Presented by Dr Jeff Wickens, Principal Investigator, Neurobiology Research Unit, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology.
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is the most widely used and effective treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We propose that by increasing the anticipatory release of dopamine, methylphenidate enhances the ability to stay on task when reward is delayed.
1 - 2pm Tuesday 14 February 2012, Level 5 Lecture Theatre, 94 Mallett St, Camperdown.
20 - 22 February, 2012: Nicotine addiction and smoking cessation 3 day training course
A three-day training course on the causes, consequences, treatment and research of smoking cessation and nicotine addiction. For psychologists, drug and alcohol counselors, interested general practitioners, health care workers and others with a legitimate interest. More information...
15 March, 2012: SciNaPPs - Developmental eye disease: genes and networks
Presented by Professor Veronica van Heyningen, MRC Human Genetics Unit, MRC Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Over the years we identified PAX6, SOX2 and OTX2 as genes mutated in human eye malformations. These are transcription factors with multiple roles in eye and brain development. They are flanked by complex genomic regulatory domains that function as enhancers, driven by regulators. Together they constitute networks required for robust eye development and some components have emerged as additional disease genes.
1 - 2pm Thursday 15 March 2012, Level 5 Lecture Theatre, 94 Mallett St, Camperdown.
11 May, 2012: SciNaPPs - Measuring empathy in autism
Presented by Dr Sander Begeer, School of Psychology at the University of Sydney.
Deficient empathic skills are a core diagnostic feature of ASD. However, the instruments for measuring empathy in normally intelligent individuals with ASD are limited. Various new instruments and approaches will be discussed, that also highlight the need to specify the definition of empathy.
3.30pm Friday 11 May 2012, Level 5 Lecture Theatre, 94 Mallett St, Camperdown.
4 - 6 June, 2012: Nicotine addiction and smoking cessation 3 day training course
A three-day training course on the causes, consequences, treatment and research of smoking cessation and nicotine addiction. For psychologists, drug and alcohol counselors, interested general practitioners, health care workers and others with a legitimate interest. More information...
22 - 24 October: Nicotine addiction and smoking cessation 3 day training course
A three-day training course on the causes, consequences, treatment and research of smoking cessation and nicotine addiction. For psychologists, drug and alcohol counselors, interested general practitioners, health care workers and others with a legitimate interest. More information...