BD² Updates
Building Community, Catalyzing Progress: BD²’s Investigators Meeting
Last month, BD² brought together over 115 researchers, clinicians, and leaders from across our programs to reinforce our shared commitment to advancing bipolar disorder research and care. The meeting underscored the power of collective expertise and the crucial impact of teamwork in addressing the complex scientific challenges of bipolar disorder. The opportunity for all BD² …
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BD² Announces Four New Sites to Join Landmark Bipolar Disorder Research and Clinical Care Network
Washington, D.C.: Today, Breakthrough Discoveries for thriving with Bipolar Disorder (BD²) announced four new national institutions to receive $2.3 million each to join the BD² Integrated Network, a collaborative research and clinical care model that will improve care, interventions, and outcomes for people living with bipolar disorder. University of Cincinnati/Lindner Center of HOPE, University of …
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Bold Minds, Bright Futures: Celebrating Women in Neuroscience & Shaping Science For Tomorrow
February 11 marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a global celebration of women’s invaluable contributions to scientific progress. While representation in STEM continues to grow, women in neuroscience and mental health research are making groundbreaking discoveries, advancing our understanding of the brain, and shaping the future of …
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BD² Collaboration Projects: Uniting Research Teams to Advance Biological Insights into Bipolar Disorder
From its inception, BD² set out to promote transformative and meaningful collaboration to drive discovery and treatment improvements so all those living with bipolar disorder can thrive. To that end, the BD² Collaboration Projects empower multidisciplinary teams—including experts in genetics, neurobiology, and pharmacology—to advance understanding of the disorder’s complexities. By fostering collaboration across BD² program …
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2024 Milestone Report
This year, BD² made significant progress, accelerating research efforts and expanding our collaborative network to improve outcomes for people with bipolar disorder. Key milestones included strengthening cross-disciplinary partnerships, launching our second Discovery Research cohort, and making remarkable progress within the BD² Integrated Network, which bridges research and clinical practice. 2024 By-The-Numbers 2024 …
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Innovating for Equity: BD² at the 2024 Milken Institute Future of Health Summit
The annual Milken Institute Future of Health Summit convenes global thought leaders to address critical health challenges and opportunities, from technological innovation to health equity. This year’s summit explored transformative advancements in areas like mental health, precision medicine, and chronic disease prevention. During the panel on “The Next Frontier in Mental Health Research,” Cara Altimus, …
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Bridging Science, Care, and Hope: Highlights from the BD² Integrated Network Meeting in Chicago
Last week in Chicago, we had an energetic and productive meeting with our BD² Integrated Network site teams and partners. The gathering underscored our core mission to break new ground in the understanding of bipolar disorder through a collaborative approach that is committed to fast-tracking improvements in care, a journey that typically spans decades. The …
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BD² and DBSA Partner to Improve the Lives of People Living with Bipolar Disorder
Washington, DC – BD²: Breakthrough Discoveries for thriving with Bipolar Disorder and Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) are pleased to announce a partnership that will provide peer support, community-building opportunities, and wellness tools to participants in the BD² Integrated Network study, an initiative which seeks to gain new insights into bipolar disorder and accelerate …
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