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Update in Schizophrenia 2026
From Stigma to Science: Schizophrenia and Chronic Mental Health Challenges in Modern Psychiatry
3rd Annual Symposium
May 13, 2026 8am-1pm
Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital
2751 W. Winona St., Chicago 60625
Introductions by Dr. Ramon Solhkhah and Dr. Adrienne Adams of Endeavor Health and Michael LeVert, Founder of Lauren Marie LeVert Foundation to Cure Schizophrenia
Continuing Education Credit available.
Register via QR code or at
cme.uchicago.edu/UIS2026
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Keynote Speaker
Patrick Kennedy
Former U.S. Congressman and
Author
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A national leader in mental health advocacy, Mr. Kennedy is the founder of The Kennedy Forum and co-founder of One Mind.
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He was the lead sponsor of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and is the author of A Common Struggle, a New York Times bestseller.
Gregory Carr, PhD
Lieber Institute of Brain Development
Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Carr leads in vivo pharmacology at the Lieber Institute for Brain Development, focusing on cognitive deficits in
neurodevelopmental disorders. His work targets novel drug
discovery for schizophrenia using transgenic models and
preclinical assays.
Molly Erickson, PhD
University of Chicago
Dr. Erickson leads the Memory and Perception in
Schizophrenia Laboratory, examining neural mechanisms of sensory and cognitive impairments. Her research uses EEG and behavioral testing paradigms to understand visual attention and working memory deficits.
Brad Cutler, MD
Endeavor Health
A board-certified psychiatrist at Endeavor Health, Dr. Cutler provides diagnostic assessment and treatment for ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and psychosis. He creates individualized care plans incorporating psychotherapy and medication.
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Brad is a returning speaker at our event and we are thrilled to have him back! Check out our video from the 1st symposium in 2024 here.
To Sponsor this vital ongoing education please contact Catherine at co@LMLF2CS.org or Elizabeth at el@LMLF2CS.org
2024 Update on Schizophrenia Symposium : Progressing from Mental Illness to Mental Health
Shifting Minds from Awareness into ACTION
May 22, 2024 8 am - 1 pm
Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights, IL
Brad Cutler, MD Living with Schizophrenia: From the Asylum to the
Community
Leslie Guidotti-Breting, PhD The Brain and Schizophrenia for Healthcare Providers
Frederick Miller, MD, PhD Schizophrenia and Stigma and How This Shows Up in
Health Care
Thomas Insel, MD KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Healing: Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health
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CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE DR. INSEL'S BOOK
* There will be a meet & greet during which Dr. Insel will sign books that are brought with.
