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40th Annual ISPNE Conference July 23-26 in San Francisco / Modern Psychoneuroendocrinology: Interactions with Genes, Health, and Longevity

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2009 Curt Richter Award Winner - Christian Otte, MD

2009 Young Investigator Awards

Dear Colleagues:

We are thrilled with the turnout of fantastic presentations this year.  The symposia range from a broad range of topics key to mental and physical health, including the interaction between genes, prenatal, early postnatal and adult experience, hormones, health behavior, and longevity. There are over 40 hours of free communications, symposia, plenary talks and poster presentations. Below is a sneak peak at just a few of the many exciting presentations. To see more, visit the program website.

Our scientific program reflects the explosion in knowledge related to molecular, cellular, organ level, and psychosocial interactions that account for the role of hormones in influencing health and longevity. We are confident that the diversity of topics and expertise at ISPNE this year will broaden the perspectives of attendees to ideas and methods that maybe outside their usual range of expertise.  The program represents truly interdisciplinary research and will expand horizons, promote collaborations, and deepen connections.

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Letter from the President

Dear Members of ISPNE,

Four decades ago ISPNE was founded in Milan, Italy. The World has not stood still, and neither have we! To celebrate our 40th anniversary in 2009, we will meet in San Francisco. From its very beginning, ISPNE has been attracting new members so that, at present, our membership has more than doubled. Currently we can count 275 active members from across the spectrum of psychoneuroendocrinology who are committed to our Society's mission of expanding our knowledge regarding the role of hormones in modulating behaviour, in regulating genes, in coordinating brain-body process and in maintaining homeostasis. ISPNE promoted translational research between basic and clinical scientists working together on various projects before translational research became part of the mainstream. Throughout our history, the Society has fostered and recruited young investigators, providing them with a network that has promoted their professional development through scientific and social exchange. Continue »