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Psychiatrist Nabs Nobel Prize
Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D., the D.H. Chen Professor of Bioengineering and Psychiatry at Stanford University (and AJP editorial board member), was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine this week, alongside German researchers Peter Hegeman, Ph.D., and Georg Nagel, Ph.D. The trio were recognized for their contributions to optogenetics—a protocol that allows researchers to manipulate nerve activity using light energy.
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Advocacy Event Registration Is Closing
The decisions made in statehouses can shape psychiatric practice, patient access, and mental health care for years to come. APA’s State Advocacy Conference on November 15-16 in Arlington, Virginia, will help you strengthen your advocacy skills, so you can engage on the policy issues that matter in your state. But act fast—registration closes tomorrow, October 8.
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Women’s Leadership Event This Week
Whether you’re preparing for your next leadership role or looking to broaden your current impact, APA’s Women's Leadership Institute will offer the tools you need. Act now and join your colleagues on October 8-9 in Washington, D.C., or virtually for two days of meaningful conversations, executive coaching, and more.
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Make the Most of Your Membership
APA will host an interactive webinar on October 13, 6 p.m. ET, to highlight the various ways you can get involved with APA to expand your knowledge, build new skills, and/or connect with fellow members. To help us tailor the event, please complete a brief survey about the engagement opportunities you would most like to explore.
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Implementing AI in Hospitals
Join APA on October 16, 2 p.m. ET, for the second webinar in a series tied to APA’s new AI Resource Document. This session will explore how hospitals, health systems, and academia should go about implementing AI tools in their respective settings.
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Call for Councils and Committees
Applications to serve on APA Councils and Committees are open through November 6. Volunteer your expertise and leadership to help strengthen psychiatry, support patient care, and move the profession forward. Current component members who wish to confirm their reappointment eligibility should contact APA Governance at appointments@psych.org.
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Comment on Proposed DSM Changes
The DSM Steering Committee is asking for public feedback regarding a proposed correction to the recently revised severity specifiers for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorders. The proposal is open for public comment through October 29.
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FDA Seeks Input on Ibogaine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking input on how to conduct early-phase clinical research with ibogaine, a psychedelic that has shown some mental health benefits but also comes with significant safety concerns. Comments related to dose selection, eligibility criteria, safety monitoring, stopping rules, and more are welcome by November 20.
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Considering a Career Change?
Take the next step in your psychiatry career with APA JobCentral. Post a resume, set up email job alerts, and view hundreds of open positions across the country and around the world. Current openings include a psychiatrist with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.
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