Highs, Lows & Happy Hours: The Brain & its Behavior

Reeteka Sud - NIMHANS: The fault in our cells

What goes wrong in the brain cells during early development that could later lead to bipolar disorder? In this talk, I’ll share our recent research on changes during fetal brain development and how they might relate to psychiatric illnesses. We'll also explore how psychiatric medications work - and why they don’t always work for everyone. And as we look to the future, learn about our efforts to involve patients and the public in shaping the next steps of this research at CBM. Come join the conversation where science meets lived experience!

Jayant Mahadevan - NIMHANS: The Science of a Pint: Alcohol and Our Body

Alcohol is everywhere - but it doesn’t affect everyone the same way. For some, it’s just casual fun; for others, it can turn into a serious struggle with addiction. So what makes certain people more vulnerable? In this…