College Of Neuropsychopharmacology 21st Congress

Main Category: Psychology / Psychiatry
Also Included In: Conferences;  Neurology / Neuroscience;  Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs
Article Date: 21 Apr 2008 - 2:00 PDT

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From 30 August to 3 September 2008 the 21st Congress of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) will be held in Barcelona, Spain. This Congress is the largest annual meeting on psychopharmacology and mental disorders in Europe of a high scientific standard, attended by more than 6,000 participants (clinical and basic scientists such as psychiatrists, neurologists, psychologists and neuroscience researchers) from all over the world.

This year's programme will present not only the latest findings and breakthroughs in neuropsychopharmacology and related disciplines in both preclinical and clinical settings, but also cover the various aspects of pharmacotherapy of brain disorders and their impact on the quality of life of patients with psychiatric and neurological disorders.

In this regard, the scientific programme will comprise, among others, the following topics:

• Neurogenesis and stem cells
  
  
• Neurocognitive insights in substance addiction
  
  
• Current trends in neuroimaging and psychosis
  
  
• Genetic causes of autism
  
  
• Pharmacological challenges for understanding affective and stress-related disorders

Furthermore, the educational updates at the congress will deal with the impact of current social, economic and cultural changes on mental health care (e.g. neuroethics, effects of migration etc.).

For further information about the provisional scientific programme, please visit the ECNP website: http://www.ecnp.eu/.

The exciting scientific programme along with the congress site Barcelona, one of the most beautiful cities in Southern Europe with an amazing cultural energy and a passion for progress, will make this congress an outstanding and unforgettable event.

We hope you will find this meeting of interest and a valuable source of information for spreading the spirit of scientific adventure and discovery!

We are looking forward to welcoming you in Barcelona!

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Article adapted by Medical News Today from original press release.
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Source: Sonja Mak
European College of Neuropsychopharmacology