Neuroimaging in Psychiatry
The main goals of the WPA Section on Neuroimaging in Psychiatry include the:
- Dissemination of innovative methodological approaches as well as research findings from different applications of neuroimaging techniques in psychiatry.
- Sound integration of clinical and neuroimaging research.
- Promotion of collaborations with other WPA Sections and among researchers interested in the field across the world.
In line with these goals, the Section will:
- Organise symposia in World Congresses of Psychiatry and International WPA Meetings, and promote joint initiatives with other WPA Scientific Sections.
- Publish articles and books on the progress of neuroimaging research in psychiatry and on the translation of the findings in clinical practice.
- Promote the education of the members through the organisation of courses in national and international congresses on achievements and perspectives of neuroimaging research in psychiatry.
- Dissemination of innovative methodological approaches as well as research findings from different applications of neuroimaging techniques in psychiatry.
- Sound integration of clinical and neuroimaging research.
- Promotion of collaborations with other WPA Sections and among researchers interested in the field across the world.
In line with these goals, the Section will:
- Organise symposia in World Congresses of Psychiatry and International WPA Meetings, and promote joint initiatives with other WPA Scientific Sections.
- Publish articles and books on the progress of neuroimaging research in psychiatry and on the translation of the findings in clinical practice.
- Promote the education of the members through the organisation of courses in national and international congresses on achievements and perspectives of neuroimaging research in psychiatry.
Section Officers
Chair
Antonio Vita
Full Professor and Chair of Psychiatry, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia Head, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Spedali Civili Hospital
Brescia (Italy)
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Co-Chair
Lynn DeLisi
Harvard Medical School The VA Boston Healthcare System
Brockton, MA, USA
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Secretary
Margaret A Niznikiewicz
Associate Professor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School. Director, The Laboratory of Neuroscience, Clinical Division: Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory at Boston VA Healthcare System, Brockton and Director, Clinical Neuroscience Laboratory at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
Boston
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Section member list can be found here
Section activities
Section for Neuroimaging Psychiatry Annual Activity Report 2024 - read full report here
