East Central Region Meeting
Ko Fusion
30 East Main Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm CT - 7:00pm CT
Posted by Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing
Region MeetingInfo
Topic
Beyond Monoamines: Glutamate as an Emerging Treatment Target in Major Depressive Disorder
Additional Information
Topics:
• The history and usage of
monoamine-based treatments in
major depressive disorder (MDD)
• The normal functioning of the
neurotransmitter glutamate in
the brain
• The proposed role of glutamate
dysfunction in psychiatric
disorders, including MDD
• Glutamate modulation as a
potential target for MDD
Speakers
Karah Brashier
DNP, PMHNP, Owner