The Cambridge Psychiatry Symposium took place on Wednesday, 21st November, 2018 at Trinity College. The event featured a keynote from Prof Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, a group debate on the ability of psychiatry research to inform legal proceedings, and presentations from the department’s graduate students listed below. The symposium also served as a welcome to our 15 new graduate […]
Immunopsychiatry offers insights into treatment of depression and psychosis
When we think of the immune system, we typically envision a system devoted to protecting our bodies from disease. This system innately responds to pathogens with first-line defense mechanisms, such as chemical barriers or inflammation. Over time, a healthy immune system will adapt to pathogens and activate a more specific response to each one, which […]
Cambridge collaboration points to novel effects of naltrexone in alcohol dependence
Problematic alcohol use places a heavy burden on affected individuals, healthcare systems and society at large. While many of us consume alcohol recreationally, some at-risk individuals will suffer with chronic, relapsing alcohol dependence (AD). Those with AD struggle with binge drinking, and the repeated consumption of alcohol leads to greater tolerance and debilitating withdrawal during […]
2nd Annual Cambridge Psychiatry Graduate Symposium
After the success of last year’s inaugural event, Trinity College hosted the 2nd Cambridge Psychiatry Graduate Symposium. The event is aimed at bringing together postgraduate students to present and discuss current research being conducted within the department. The event was again opened by the Head of Department, Professor Ed Bullmore, and was attended by MPhil and PhD students, […]