ISAD 5th Biennial Conference
Affective Disorders: Addressing the Personal and Societal Burden
April 16-19, 2010, Vancouver, Canada
ISAD 5th Biennial Conference
Join us in Vancouver for the 5th Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Affective Disorders.

Keynote Speakers

Attendance at this meeting will enable to you to:

  • Learn from internationally renowned researchers in a comprehensive and wide-ranging program covering the latest developments in our understanding of all affective disorders.
  • Present your latest research in the contributed oral and poster sessions.
  • Interact  and network with interdisciplinary colleagues to exchange ideas and experiences.
  • Promote awareness of the consequence of mental health to global health and human development.

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Coverage includes basic, translational and clinical research on the following topics:

  • Epidemiology
  • Causation
  • Primary & secondary prevention
  • Treatments - Pharmacological and Psychological
  • Brain imaging
  • Genetics
  • Affective disorders & disability
  • Affective disorders & health economy
  • Affective disorders & public health
  • Affective disorders & somatic disorder

Vancouver Aquarium, Stanley ParkGala Dinner
Don't forget to book your place at the Gala Dinner at Vancouver Aquarium
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Important dates and deadlines

  • February 19, 2010: Early booking deadlines
  • March 16, 2010: Accommodation booking deadline

The conference is organised by The International Society for Affective Disorders (ISAD). Conference administration is provided by Elsevier, publisher of ISAD's official journal - Journal of Affective Disorders.

Symposia information announced
27 Jan:  View the final programme
Final program information, including details of the presentations to be given within eacvh symposia, is now available on the conference website. Please refer to the programme pages for details.
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Early booking deadline approaching
8 Dec: Register by February 19, 2010 for reduced rates
Delegates are advised to register by February 19, 2010 to take advantage of reduced registration rates. A saving of US$150 is available for early booking delegates.
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ISAD 5th Biennial Conference
Journal of Affective Disorders
The Journal of Affective Disorders publishes papers concerned with affective disorders in the widest sense: depression, mania, anxiety and panic. It is interdisciplinary and aims to bring together different approaches for a diverse readership.