Society of Biological Psychiatry

The Society of Biological Psychiatry is excited to announce that #SOBP2026 will be held: 📆When: April 30 – May 2, 2026 📍Where: New York Marriott Marquis, New York City, New York Join us for an engaging conference featuring the latest advancements in biological psychiatry.

Thank You for an Inspiring #SOBP2025! As the 2025 SOBP Annual Meeting comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible speakers, attendees, and organizers for making this event a success.

Discussing AI's Research Promise, Ethical & Societal Implications at #SOBP2025 Plenary III with Doina Precup, Ph.D., Desmond Patton, Ph.D., & Guillermo Cecchi, Ph.D.! Join us to explore innovation & responsibility. 🗓️Saturday, April 26, 8-10 AM 📍Grand Ballroom West & Centre

Join us for the #SOBP2025 Business Meeting & Awards Session: Key updates & celebration of excellence in biological psychiatry! 🗓️Fri, April 25, 11-11:30 AM 📍Grand Ballroom West & Centre. This is an open session - all are welcome! #awards

How are data & AI revolutionizing mental health research? Find out at #SOBP2025 Plenary II with Prof. Dr. Tim Hahn, Dr. Edward Chang, & Dr. Dina Katabi! 🗓️When: Fri, April 25, 9-11 AM 📍Where: Grand Ballroom West & Centre. #AIinPsychiatry

Kick off #SOBP2025 with Plenary I: Decoding Brain States in Psychiatric Research! Featuring Edmund T. Rolls, Toru Takumi, & Miyoung Chun. When: Thurs, April 24, 9-11:10 AM Where: Grand Ballroom West & Centre. Don't miss it! #AIinPsychiatry #MentalHealthResearch

Welcome to Toronto! The #SOBP2025 Annual Meeting is officially underway! Over the next three days, we’ll explore how AI is transforming psychiatric research and practice. Stay tuned for key insights and highlights! 💡 #ArtificialIntelligence #MentalHealthResearch

Enhance your #2025SOBP experience by staying informed! The latest Biological Psychiatry features groundbreaking research on Focused Ultrasound Stimulation for Depression. Fuel your discussions in Toronto. Access the journal here: biologicalpsychiatryjournal.com

🔥Don’t miss this year’s Fireside Chat's🔥 Inclusive Teaching & Mentoring: Best Practices 📍Fri, Apr 25 Systemic Disparities in Neuroscience & Psychiatry 📍Sat, Apr 26 Open to all in-person attendees at 11:30 AM in the Simcoe/Dufferin room. #SOBP2025 #FiresideChats

📢 Big news! The European Research Council plans to double the relocation allowance for scientists moving to the EU. tinyurl.com/bdz89nru. A strong signal that Europe is serious about attracting global research talent. 🌍🧪#SciencePolicy #ResearchFunding #HorizonEurope

The SOBP congratulates our members - Drs Flavio Frohlich, Ph.D., Christopher J. Pittenger, M.D., Ph.D. & Jared W. Young, Ph.D.,who are amongst the 2025 recipients of the BBRF Distinguished Investigators Awards. More information: ow.ly/xOez50Vk6vw @BBRFoundation #Psychiatry

The SOBP joins leading psychiatric organizations in responding to US federal concerns about the use of psychotropic medications. Read more: tinyurl.com/3z8598v8 #MentalHealth #Psychiatry #SOBP

🚨 Special Newsletter: Response to Changes in Federal Funding 🚨 myemail.constantcontact.com/Special-Newsle…

Viewpoint: Recent disruptions and funding cuts at the @NIH undermine the infrastructure and stability of US scientific research, threatening the nation's global leadership and scientific productivity. ja.ma/4hCqqUa

📢Statement on NIH Indirect Cost Rate Policy: The SOBP together with a coalition of learned societies led by the ACNP has issued a joint statement urging reconsideration of this policy to sustain progress in mental health and neuroscience. Read more here: acnp.org/about-us/state…

🎉 Huge congratulations to Dr. Sophia Frangou, current SOBP president for being awarded the 2025 Pascal-Boyle Prize! from the European Psychiatric Association🏆👏 Read more: europsy.net/pascal-boyle-p… #Psychiatry @Euro_Psychiatry

Join us in celebrating our 2025 Honorific Awardees! 🎉 Congratulations to this year’s honorees! 👏 #SOBP2025

🚨 Important Update for Researchers: The NIH has released a new Grants Policy Statement introducing changes to Indirect Cost Rates. This policy could have a significant impact on the budgeting process for federally funded research projects. Details at grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/n…

✨Not to be missed! Free Public Lecture on “Powering the Brain: Metabolism & Mental Health”, Toronto, April 23rd, 2025🧠 Space is limited-Register now:tinyurl.com/2e4xpmjm #SOBP2025 #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Metabolism #Neuroscience @OntarioBrain @DavidBaszucki @UofT @mito2i

🚨 Big news! The US DHHS just released A Unified Approach to Health Data Exchange 📊💡! This report is a great relevance to our field and can be accessed here: tinyurl.com/upxzja4y 🏥🔗#HealthData #HealthTech #Innovation #DigitalHealth @JAMA_current