Take a look at the brain: using neuroimaging in psychiatric diagnosis and treatment

Thursday 15 April 2021

Topics covered

  • How imaging is making an impact on patient care. Translating the value of modern imaging methods from the research lab to the clinic
  •  Brain imaging Part 1: Methods and techniques. The pros and cons of selected imaging techniques, including PET, (f)MRI and MEG. Understanding and interpreting results
  • Brain imaging Part 2: Using imaging techniques in selected psychiatric disorders. How can imaging help with patient management?

Speakers

  • Dr Matt Wall - Clinical Psychopharmacology Unit, UCL and Hon Snr Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College, London
  • Prof Wendy Burn - Co-Chair, RCPsych Gatsby/Wellcome Neuroscience Project

Each of the speakers gave a short presentation on their area of expertise and this was then followed by a Q&A from the audience.

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