Biography
Dr. Black received his MD from the University of Utah, and completed his residency training in psychiatry at the University of Iowa. He is a Professor and Vice Chair for Education in the Department of Psyhcaitry. He has more than 350 publications and is a leading authority on personality disorders. He also serves as a consultant to the Iowa Department of Corrections. He has lectured on borderline personality disorder and the STEPPS treatment program in the US and internationally
Research Interest
borderline personality disorder and the STEPPS treatment
Biography
Professor Volicer received MD from Charles University and PhD in pharmacology from the Czechoslovak Academy of Science. He was the medical director of a 100 bed dementia unit and established the first program using palliative care for patients with advanced dementia. Professor Volicer is currently teaching and doing research at University of South Florida, Charles University and University of Western Sydney. He published over 250 peer reviewed articles and 7 books and is serving as an editor or an editorial board member of several scientific journals.
Research Interest
palliative care for patients with advanced dementia
Biography
Dr. Cassidy is the Clinical Academic Director of Dalhousie’s Geriatric Psychiatry / Seniors Mental Health Program of the Nova Scotia Health Authority, a multidisciplinary outreach, outpatient and inpatient service serving seniors in Nova Scotia. Dr. Cassidy is the Co-Chair of the Nova Scotia Seniors’ Mental Health Network (NSSMHN) and director of the NSSMHN Geriatric Psychiatry Continuing Medical Education Program. Dr. Cassidy served as Board Member of the Canadian Academy for Geriatric Psychiatry (CAGP) from 2005-2011 and rejoined the Board in 2015.
Research Interest
Geriatric Psychiatry Late Life Mood and Anxiety Disorders Late Life Psychotherapy Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Seniors Mental Health Promotion