Research Presentations

Finding New Molecules to Treat Schizophrenia – A Talk by Dr. Andrew Pieper

Learn from Dr. Andrew Pieper how he and Dr. Steven McKnight at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have worked together to discover 8 small molecules that safely enhance the growth of hippocampal neurons in the brains of mice — molecules that may one day be developed into better medications for people with schizophrenia. Recorded at the Staglin Music Festival for Mental Health, September, 2009.