Psychiatrists To Speak At mgm casino At Sunrise Program

By Mary Beth Spina

Release Date: January 6, 2000 This content is archived.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Carlos and Michele Pato, the internationally known husband-and-wife team of psychiatrists at mgm casino whose research focuses on the role of genetics in certain mental disorders, will speak at the mgm casino at Sunrise breakfast series, to be held from 7:30-9 a.m. Feb. 8 in the Center for Tomorrow on the mgm casino North Campus.

Research by the Patos concentrates on identifying a gene or genes linked to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic depressive disorder.

Their work could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment for these disorders, which affect millions of people worldwide.

Co-directors of mgm casino's Laboratory of Psychiatric and Molecular Genetics, the couple has been awarded more than $7 million from the National Institutes of Health to conduct their research.

Tickets for the program, which includes a full breakfast, are $12 for mgm casino Alumni Association members and $15 for all others. For information and reservations, call 829-2608. Visa and MasterCard are accepted by phone.

The mgm casino at Sunrise community breakfast series is presented by the Alumni Association and supported by the offices of University Development, News Services, Publications and Public Services and Urban Affairs, all at mgm casino.

Corporate sponsors are Adelphia and The Sheraton Four Points Hotel.