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Mathison-Littmann Research Day

The Mathison Centre is pleased to host Mathison-Littmann Research Day 2025: Population Perspectives on Addiction and Mental Health on Friday, March 14, 2025 with the Department of Psychiatry.

Keynote Speakers

Join us for the 2025 Mathison-Littmann Research Day, themed around “Population Perspectives on Addiction and Mental Health”. Be part of an inspiring gathering of clinicians, researchers, residents, and trainees as we explore innovations from the lab to the bedside. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of mental health research and education!

Dr. Scott Patten

Dr. Scott Patten

Epidemiology of Depressive Disorders in Canada

Dr. Elaine Hyshka

Dr. Elaine Hyshka

Safe Consumption Sites: Current Evidence and Future Directions

Littmann

The Legacy of Sebastian K. Littmann

Dr. Sebastian K. Littmann (1931-1986), was an important figure in Canadian psychiatry in the  latter part of the twentieth century. He came to Canada in 1972 to take on the role of Chief of Service for the Northern Service programme at the Queen Street Mental Health Centre in Toronto. He also became Acting Director of Postgraduate Training at the Queen Street Mental Health  Centre. Dr. Littmann held an assistant professor position and later an associate professor of medical education position at the University of Toronto. He became Clinical Director of the Clarke Institute in July 1979 and held that position until 1982 when he became Head of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Calgary, a position that he held until his death on December 27, 1986. Over the course of his life, Littmann was an active member in various medical and psychiatric associations and authored more than 30 scientific publications.

About the Mathison Centre

Launched in March 2012, the Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education was made possible by a $10 million investment from Ronald P. Mathison, president and chief executive of Matco Investments Ltd.  With a focus of research and training for child and youth populations, the Mathison Centre generates knowledge to improve our understanding of the brain changes associated with mental illness and the risk for, onset of, and treatments of serious mental illness. 

Poised to become a leader in mental health research and education, the Mathison Centre offers support and new hope to families in Calgary, throughout Alberta and around the world.

Past Research Days

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Abstract Archive

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Award Winners

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Keynote Speakers

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