Educational Symposium in Psychiatry Brings Together Leading International Researchers for a Fourth Consecutive Year
More than 100 students, clinicians, and researchers gathered at Aarhus University Hospital for the fourth Educational Symposium in Psychiatry, featuring international experts, research at the forefront of the field, and interdisciplinary networking.
For the fourth year in a row, students, clinicians, technicians, and researchers from psychiatry and related disciplines gathered at Aarhus University Hospital for a day dedicated to education, scientific exchange, and collaboration.
The symposium opened with workshops on psychopharmacology and neuroimaging, providing participants with the latest updates and advances in these rapidly developing fields.
International Experts Share New Perspectives
The afternoon Translational Excellence Symposium featured presentations from leading international researchers addressing some of the most pressing challenges in mental health research and treatment.
- Professor Gin Malhi challenged current ADHD diagnostic criteria and encouraged participants to reconsider established perspectives.
- Professor Christian Otte presented new strategies for treatment-resistant depression and introduced the PEARLDRIVER platform trial.
- Professor Sarah Kittel-Schneider highlighted integrated approaches to supporting families and improving perinatal mental health.
- Professor Allan Young discussed emerging treatment options for treatment-resistant depression.
- Professor Nancy Zucker shared innovative approaches using interoceptive exposure to treat functional abdominal pain and eating disorders in children and adolescents.
Poster Prize Awarded to Wanjun Lin
The symposium also provided ample opportunities for networking and scientific discussion. Throughout the day, the foyer was filled with lively conversations during breaks and poster sessions, bringing together participants across disciplines and professions.
This year's €1,000 Poster Prize was awarded to Wanjun Lin from CFIN – Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience for her poster:
"Sub-second dopamine and serotonin dynamics in the human thalamus during reinforcement learning under uncertainty."
We would also like to thank the evaluation committee, Martin Dietz, Rikke Jørgensen, and Caroline Biojone, for assessing the 19 posters submitted from a broad range of scientific disciplines.
Looking Ahead
As the Educational Symposium in Psychiatry continues to serve as a platform for knowledge sharing, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration, planning for the fifth symposium in 2027 is already underway.
We are deeply grateful to Lundbeckfonden (The Lundbeck Foundation) for its generous support, which made the event possible.