Srihari Gopal

By Srihari Gopal, senior director, head of development, psychiatry, Janssen Research & Development Diseases as complex as those of the brain require an equally complex approach, centered on the unique needs, goals, and circumstances of the individual patients, as well as the loved ones who support them. Listening, empathizing, understanding — these basic human interactions will have a critical role in our ability to reach our goal and deliver transformational medical innovations.

By Srihari Gopal, senior director, head of development, psychiatry, Janssen Research & Development From the boardroom to the laboratory, patients need a seat at the table. The human brain is the most complicated structure in the universe. So it is no surprise that some of today’s most crippling healthcare challenges exist within the area of neuroscience. Neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders are complex diseases without a cure, and for some, there are few or no treatment options.

Abstract Effective early detection of impending relapse may offer opportunities for early interventions to prevent full relapse in schizophrenia patients. Previously reported early warning signs were not consistently validated by prospective studies. It remains unclear which symptoms are most predictive of relapse.