Join us on November 4th and 5th, 2024, online or in Witten, Germany, to explore the scientific field of Mind-Body Medicine (MBM)! Delve with international experts from diverse fields into molecular mechanisms, neurobiological correlates, and integrative approaches to holistic health. Don't miss this chance to collaborate and advance knowledge in this emerging field!
(The conference will be held in English)
The conference theme revolves around the interdisciplinary nature of MBM, focusing on the life processes involved in healthy living and longevity. Participants will have the opportunity to explore various facets of this topic, including:
- Molecular mechanisms underlying mind-body interactions
- Neurobiological correlates of mindfulness and well-being
- Psychoneuroimmunology and its impact on health
- Integrative approaches to mental health and physical well-being
- Mind-body interventions for chronic disease management
- Yoga, meditation, and other contemplative practices for health promotion
- The intersection of MBM and Artificial Intelligence
Pre-Conference Workshops: (4th of November, 2024)
1. Grantsmanship – How to apply for international research grants (e.g. NIH) with George B. Stefano, Ph.D.
2. Patent application with J. Patrick Finn III, Ph.D.
Keynote Speakers:
- Sara W. Lazar, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Investigator in Psychiatry at the Mass General Research Institute: "Pain and fear conditioning"
- George B. Stefano, Ph.D., MBMRC-Co-Chair, Department of Psychiatry, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Czech Republic and Distinguished Prof. Emeritus at State University of New York: "Mitochrondrial globalization of health"
Student’s Corner:
• Poster Session
Practice Corner:
• You want to provide an MBM Practice Session (45 minutes)? Send your proposal via Abstract Submission.
Call for Papers
Submission Guidelines: We invite submissions of abstracts on original research, case studies, theoretical contributions and reviews that address the conference theme and related topics. Submissions should adhere to the following guidelines:
- Abstracts must be written in English and should not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.
- Abstracts should include a title, author(s), affiliation(s), presenting author and contact information of the presenting author, status (student, researcher, etc.)
- Papers will be peer-reviewed by experts in the field.
- Accepted papers will be presented orally or as posters during the conference and will be considered for publication in a special issue of THE MIND Bulletin on Mind-Body Medicine Research.
Important Dates
- Extension of the deadline for abstract submission: 7th of July, 2024.
- Abstract Acceptance Notification: 15th of August, 2024
- Conference Registration Deadline: 30st of September, 2024
- Conference Dates: 4th and 5th of November, 2024
Admission:
Participation in presence - regular: 135 €
Participation in presence - students*: 90 €
Participation online - regular: 90 €
Participation online - students*: 45 €
Participation for people with disabilities: €90 (face-to-face or online)
Participation for people with a scholarship**: 0 €
Participation for supporters*** : 270 €
*Students: Please send your student certificate to info@the-mind.org.
**Scholarship holders: Please send your application to info@the-mind.org.
***Supporters: Would you like to provide a ticket for someone else? We offer a "supporter" option to allow anyone to attend the conference, regardless of their financial situation. The supporter ticket includes your own ticket and the ticket of another person.
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About the host: Established in 2022 by George Stefano, Tobias Esch, and Maren M. Michaelsen, the international Mind-Body Medicine Research Council is composed of exceptional scientists and research affiliates, each contributing unique expertise to the study of MBM. Publications of the Mind-Body Medicine Research Council are regularly featured in THE MIND Bulletin on Mind-Body Medicine Research.
This conference provides a unique platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange among experts from diverse disciplines. Participants will engage in stimulating discussions, share insights, and forge connections that will shape the future of MBM research and practice.
Register now for this groundbreaking event in mind-body medicine. Contact us at mbmrc@uni-wh.de or visit our website for more information. We look forward to welcoming you to this enlightening and enriching conference experience!