Center for Psychiatric Neuroscience (CPN)
Description
The Center for Psychiatric Neuroscience belongs to the Department of Psychiatry, and is located within the Psychiatric Hospital Complex of Cery in Prilly (Lausanne).
Research activities at the CPN are focused on several psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, drug addiction, anxiety and Alzheimer's disease. They are aimed at basic neurobiological, neurochemical or cognitive processes with a view to developing early diagnosis as well as pharmacological and behavioral therapies. Furthermore, they are based on a translational approach, which promotes the analysis of neurobiological mechanisms and their vulnerability to the environment in the development of psychiatric disorders. Research activities are also focused on the genetically-based interindividual variability in the response to pharmacological treatments, with the aim to offer an individualized drug treatment.
CPN Research Teams
Activities
Conferences, Seminars, Journal Club, Data Club
The CNP also offers teachings and some other activities such as :
A series of conferences by invited scientists, international specialists.
The themes addressed allow a link between the clinic and neurobiology (addiction, stress, psychiatric disorders).
Location, Dates and Timetable: CNP Seminar
Participation: Open to DP-CHUV staff.
Information: Mrs Danielle Ming - Phone +41 21 314 3652 - E-mail contact
Conference Archives
The Journal Club, weekly organized, during which an article is presented by one member on a recent topic in neuroscience. A pdf version of the article is sent several days before to all participants of the Journal Club. A Journal Club session lasts in general 1 hour, and takes place on Tuesdays at 9am in the Seminar Room which can be found on the first floor of the CNP, site de Cery, 1008 Prilly.
Open to DP-CHUV collaborators.
For more information, please contact Prof. Ron Stoop: E-mail contact - Dr. Jean-René Cardinaux: E-mail contact
Presentation of the progress of their research by the researchers of the different units of the CNP (PhD student, post-doc, senior researchers). A discussion is initiated following the presentations, senior researchers can bring their point of view and expertise to improve the quality of research as much as possible. These sessions offer opportunities for exchanges between members of the CNP and are also open to all clinicians who are interested in the theme or see it as a great opportunity to exchange with specialized researchers.
- Location: Seminar Room, 1st floor of the CNP, Cery Site, 1008 Prilly.
- Dates/Timetable: according to program (ask the organizers) Tuesdays from 9 to 10 a.m. , alternating with the Reading seminar (Journal Club).
- Participation: open to collaborators of the CHUV Psychiatry Department.
- For more information : Dr Anthony Carrard : E-mail contact
Presentation and readings of articles linking the clinic to neuroscience. The objective of this seminar is to promote exchanges between clinicians and researchers based on readings and discussions of articles.
- Location: Seminar Room, 1st floor CNP, Cery site, 1008 Prilly, France.
- Schedule and dates: from 12:00 to 1:00 pm - 1 Friday per month
- Participation: free entrance
- For more information : Dr Pascal Steullet: E-mail contact
Psychopharmacolgy and Pharmacogenetics Reading Seminar (Journal Club)
Presentation and reading of articles in clinical psychopharmacology and pharmacogenetics.
This seminar aims to present and discuss the latest fundamental and clinical data and studies in the field, in order to promote better management and drug prescription in psychiatry.
Location: Conference Room of the Clinical Pharmacogenetics and Psychopharmacology Unit, 3rd floor CNP, Cery Site, 1008 Prilly
Schedule and Dates: About 9 times a year
Participation: Open to DP-CHUV staff.
Information: Dr Séverine Crettol-Wavre: E-maiL contact
Pharmacovigilance seminar in psychiatry
Presentation of pharmacovigilance cases in psychiatry.
The cases presented are discussed in detail (mechanisms of action, accountability, differential diagnoses, frequencies, etc.).
Location: Conference Room of the Clinical Pharmacogenetics and Psychopharmacology Unit, 3rd floor CNP, Cery Site, 1008 Prilly
Schedule: About 6 times a year
Participation: Open to DP-CHUV staff.
Information: Dr Nicolas Ansermot: E-mail contact
CHUV
Route de Cery 1
1008 Prilly
+41 21 314 3111: Hôpital de Cery
+41 21 314 3300: Hôpital de Prangins
+41 21 314 2511: Centre de psychiatrie du Nord vaudois
+41 21 314 1111: Centrale du CHUV
CHUV
Route de Cery 1
1008 Prilly
+41 21 314 3111: Hôpital de Cery
+41 21 314 3300: Hôpital de Prangins
+41 21 314 2511: Centre de psychiatrie du Nord vaudois
+41 21 314 1111: Centrale du CHUV