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The 2026 BC Schizophrenia Society Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Education Session will take place Saturday, September 26, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Attend in-person at the Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel & Resort (10251 St Edwards Dr, Richmond, BC V6X 2M9) or online via Zoom.

This event will provide important information about the past fiscal year and a thought-provoking presentation about cognitive symptoms in schizophrenia, and the value of assessing them in both treatment-resistant and non-treatment-resistant cases. The AGM and Education Session will begin with the business portion, followed by the introduction of our keynote speaker, Dr. Ivan Torres, and will include a Q&A.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Ivan Torres is a clinical neuropsychologist and a leading expert in cognitive functioning in mental illness in BC. Being both a clinician and researcher, Dr. Torres works in multiple capacities at a provincial and national level to improve understanding of cognitive symptoms, as well as how they are measured and treated in people with schizophrenia.

He is currently involved in developing standardized cognitive testing in psychotic disorders to improve how these symptoms are measured in research and clinical contexts. Dr. Torres also plays a key role in educating other health professionals on cognitive assessment in patients with severe mental illness.

Become a BCSS Member

Join the BCSS community by becoming a member through our membership form. Membership is FREE and comes with several benefits, including: 

• Access to exclusive events
• Voting rights at the BCSS Annual General Meeting
• Opportunities to share your experiences on the BCSS website, newsletters, and social media channels
   

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