Wisconsin Symposium on Emotion

Neurocircuits, Hormones and the Understanding and Treatment of Psychopathology

UW Discovery Building

April 22nd | 7:30am-5:30pm

April 23rd | 7:30am - 1:00pm

The Wisconsin Symposium on Emotion is an annual conference exploring the frontiers of affective neuroscience. For the past 30 years, the symposium has provided an intellectual container for researchers, clinicians, trainees, students, and others to learn about and discuss the biological mechanisms underlying mental health.

Founded and hosted by two world renown scientists at the University of Wisconsin, Drs. Ned Kalin and Richie Davidson, the symposium is a long-standing tradition that supports communication across disciplines to further cultivate our collective understanding of the relationship between mind, body, emotions, and health. Each year participants report that this meeting, where experienced scientists make a special effort to connect with student researchers, has helped forge enduring collegial relationships.

As always, the symposium offers an outstanding lineup of leading scientists presenting their research, along with in-depth discussions. The symposium offer five 1-hour presentations, each followed by a 45-minute in-depth discussion. Additionally, the symposium includes breakout discussion sessions, Poster Session and reception, and opportunities to connect with a variety of participants from programs across the country.

The event will take place in-person at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, and all registered attendees will have the option to attend some or all of the talks virtually. Additionally, all talks will be recorded and distributed to registered attendees after the event.

We hope you can join us as we deliver lively discussions on the origins of psychiatric illnesses and provide creative insights into potential new treatments.

*Registering for the Symposium does not include lodging arrangements. You are responsible for booking and paying for any lodging accommodations you require.