Dr. Amelia Gallitano shares her passion for treating and studying mental illness, as well as how she supports women and girls in pursuing careers in science and medicine.

The Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS) hosted their 5th annual spring dinner, the first in-person spring gathering in two years, to celebrate and highlight the achievements women faculty and researchers have made.

30 Women in the area of research and innovation have been elected as part of the inaugural class of the UArizona Women of Impact. Out of these 30, 8 are BIO5 members, yet all of the elected women are laying the groundwork for a brighter future.

Dr. Amelia Gallitano explains her work with translational neuroscience to understand mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression.

UArizona College of Medicine researchers recently published a study that shows the effects of sleep deprivation on the use of antipsychotic drugs in individuals with schizophrenia.

Amelia Gallitano is the director of WIMS which is the driving force behind events, sponsorships, and mentorship and training sessions that equip women to thrive in their fields and move into leadership roles.

UArizona College of Medicine Campuses at both Phoenix and Tucson have created their own organizations to help women advance in leadership positions.

Dr. Amelia Gallitano, a physician-scientist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, has received a grant to develop the first diagnostic test for schizophrenia.