Nature vs Nurture: The Role of Genomics in Addiction and Mental Health

March 31, 2014 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM EDT

Genetic and environmental factors that can play a role in whether someone is likely to develop addictions or mental health problems will be discussed at this Café Scientifique. Expert speakers are Dr. Robert Levitan, senior researcher at the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health, and Dr. Zena Samaan, a psychiatrist and associate professor at McMaster. All are welcome to attend.

Sponsored by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

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