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WFSBP 2015
Dear Colleagues,
It is our privilege and special pleasure to invite you to the 12th World Congress of Biological
Psychiatry; the World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry (WFSBP) has chosen Athens
for its World Congress in June 14th – 18th, 2015.
Following the impressive success of the 11th Congress of Biological Psychiatry in Kyoto, a real
milestone in the history of WFSBP, Athens is believed to be the ideal setting to discuss the current
progress in molecular biology, the development of novel drugs based upon new concepts, and the
advances in modern neuroscience that will change our approach to psychiatric disorders and our
attitudes towards mental health care. Today, it is easy to envision a future where psychiatric
diagnosis will be based on understanding fundamental defects in thinking, emotional processing,
and motivational systems. Psychiatry is now well positioned to take advantage of the major
advances achieved in the last few decades in neurobiology and cognitive sciences and to build on
them. WFSBP with its unique complementarity between basic neuroscientists and clinical
psychiatrists, coming from various cultural and geographical backgrounds, is an important tool for
the future of psychiatry.
During the upcoming World Congress of Biological Psychiatry, worldwide opinion leaders will
share with us the recent innovations in their respective fields which impact on diagnosis, treat-
ment and quality of life of our patients. High scientific level sessions will be organized: plenary
lectures, symposia, interactive workshops and debates. Young scientists are especially encouraged
to present their recent findings through free communications, posters presentations and young
scientist award sessions. A good number of chairpersons of WFSBP Task Forces have already
committed themselves to actively participate in the scientific programme of the Athens Congress.
However, we rely on the most meaningful participation of many colleagues from all over the
world in order to make our next congress another milestone in WFSBP history. Thus, we are
looking forward to welcome you in Athens, the heart of European culture and civilization, and to
receive you according to the traditional Greek hospitality.
With our best personal regards
Prof. Constantin R. Soldatos
Prof. Florence Thibaut
Congress President and
Chair of the International
Chair of the Local Organizing Committee
Scientific Programme Committee
Invitation to the 12th World Congress of Biological Psychiatry
Florence Thibaut
Constantin R.
Soldatos
