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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b>RESEARCH CONNECTION: </b>Understanding Brain Function and Genetics in Suicide</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b>Date:</b> 3/21/2018</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b>Location:</b> Campus Recreation & Wellness Center, Classroom 1038</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Lunch provided with <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ1hng1QOcB-E2BPfRbSPSJEL9W3y1N0rAHm8tZAQRj_mO7w/viewform">
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Suicide risk has been found to have a genetic component, but the relationship between genetic variants and brain function in suicidality are far from understood. Dr. Salas will present his brain functional imaging research which uncovers
which gene variants, by affecting brain connectivity, are associated with suicide attempt.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Join us for a FREE lunch – registration is highly encouraged. You can RSVP here: </p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ1hng1QOcB-E2BPfRbSPSJEL9W3y1N0rAHm8tZAQRj_mO7w/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ1hng1QOcB-E2BPfRbSPSJEL9W3y1N0rAHm8tZAQRj_mO7w/viewform</a>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><i>* Sponsored by UH Wellness and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)</i></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ramiro Salas, Ph.D.</span></b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Assistant Professor</p>
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