Ed Scolnick gives the inaugural Kastner Lecture: "The Power of Basic Science Applied to Medical Progress, Past Examples and Hope for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Illness."

In his talk, Scolnick shares his experience with the dramatic changes basic science can make in the field of medical research, as well as promising recent research in the field of severe mental illness.

After making influential discoveries in the genetics of cancer during 15 years at the National Institutes of Health, Scolnick spent 22 years at Merck Research Laboratories overseeing the discovery, development, and approval of nearly 20 new medicines prior to joining the Broad Institute, where for many years he led the Psychiatric Disease Program and the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research.

Date: 10/22/09

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