Genetic and Environmental Influences in Alcoholism

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse, and AlcoholismFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Monday, November 10, 1997, Ann Bradley, Diane Miller, 301-443-3860

Bethesda, Maryland "A Prospective Study of Genetic and Environmental Influences in Alcoholism: Working Toward Prevention" will be the subject of a presentation by Marc A. Schuckit, M.D., Director of the Alcohol Research Center, Psychiatric Service, San Diego Veterans Administration Medical Center, at 1:30 PM Thursday, November 13, in NIHs Masur Auditorium.

Dr. Schuckits presentation is part of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholisms Mark Keller Lecture Series.

WHAT:

A Prospective Study of Genetic and Environmental Influences in Alcoholism

WHO:

Marc A. Schuckit, M.D. Professor of Psychiatry, UCSD School of Medicine Director, Alcohol Research Center, Psychiatric Service San Diego VA Medical Center

WHEN:

Thursday, November 13 1:30 3:30 PM

WHERE:

Masur Auditorium National Institutes of Health

For background information on alcoholism genetics including Dr. Schuckits published work or to schedule interviews, contact Ann Bradley at 301/443-3860.