Meeting Reports: 2022 Molecular Psychiatry Association (MPA) Conference Report

Summary

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a formidable obstacle to accessible scientific discourse. The 2022 MPA conference, in contrast, was a welcome reprieve from virtual meetings and a much-needed opportunity to reengage in transformative scientific exchange. Such close-knit conferences are fertile ground for revealing the dialogue behind the results -- an often-overlooked facet that drives scientific progress. The conference enabled us to invoke unstructured musings and organic discussions at moments ranging from plenary Q&A to coffee breaks, all situated against the beautiful backdrop of the Maui sunshine. This year’s symposium schedule featured a variety of themes, encompassing every level of analysis, from genetic variants and cellular changes to alterations in brain structure, circuitry, and behavior. In parallel, speakers also highlighted several newly developed tools and their applications.

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