Events

4 pm Symposium 6 pm Reception Hope Over the Horizon Depression is the leading mental health disorder worldwide, affecting millions of individuals and families. Its impact is devastating, with many experiencing increased suicide risk throughout their lifespan. Hope over the Horizon, made possible by support from the Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation, will shed light on the latest clinical research Initiatives on depression and suicide, focusing on how these findings translate into practical solutions for everyday life. Welcome Remarks Joshua A. Gordon, MD, PhD Chair, Department of Psychiatry Lawrence C. Kolb Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry  Executive Director, New York State Psychiatric Institute Randy P. Auerbach, PhD, ABPP Professor Co-Director, Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Depression Speakers Elizabeth Bartlett, PhD Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurobiology (in Psychiatry) The Serotonin System in Depression: Novel Insights With Brain Imaging Sarah Herzog, PhD Assistant Professor of Neurobiology (in Psychiatry) Emotion Regulation and Stress in Suicide Risk David Pagliaccio, PhD Associate Professor of Clinical Neurobiology (in Psychiatry) LGBTQ+ Disparities in Depression and Suicide  Closing Remarks J. John Mann, MD Paul Janssen Professor of Translational Neuroscience (in Psychiatry and in Radiology) Co-Director, Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Depression   The Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Depression is dedicated to revealing the causes of depression through research and advancing evidence-based treatment by quickly translating research findings into clinical practice through training and dissemination of our discoveries. Register here This event is complimentary to the public. For further information, please contact Jennifer Wayne at cuimcevents@cumc.columbia.edu or 347-712-1581. Roy And Diana Vagelos Education Center 104 Haven Ave., New York, NY, Room 401

Psychiatry Grand Rounds U.S. Cannabis Use and Cannabis Use Disorder in a Changing Cannabis Landscape Deborah Hasin, PhD Professor of Epidemiology Columbia University *This Grand Rounds is IN PERSON.  (Also live-streamed via Zoom webinar) Location Hellman Auditorium 1st floor of NYSPI-Pardes Building 1051 Riverside Drive New York, NY 10032 Zoom Details Meeting ID: 810 0337 6121 Passcode: 598948 Dial in: +1 646 558 8656 Zoom Link

CUIMC’s Jewish Cultural Employee Resource Group's 2025 International Holocaust Remembrance Day Webinar Bridges of Solidarity: What We Can Learn about Jewish-Muslim Relations in North Africa During the Holocaust Special Guest: Dr. Mehnaz Afridi, Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Interfaith Education Center at Manhattan University. Dr Afridi, a Muslim who believes in focusing on trying to better understand other people’s faith and beliefs, is the author of Shoah Through Muslim Eyes. She teaches courses on both Islam and the Holocaust at Manhattan University.  This event is open to all, registration is required.  Register here For more information, please email custaffdiversity@cumc.columbia.edu.

Lecture, Workshop, and Reception Event in honor of Black History Month Untold Stories in Health Equity: Lessons from Cancer and Beyond Keynote Lecture (3-4 pm) Dr. Heather M. Butts Associate Professor, Health Policy and Management  Exploring untold stories of health equity and their lasting impact& Fireside Chat (4-4:30 pm) Dr. Stephanie Lovinsky-Desir Associate Professor of Pediatrics Reception (4:30-5:30 pm) Irving Cancer Research Center, 1130 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY, First Floor Auditorium Advanced registration is required for all Columbia ID holders Register here