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The International Society of Psychiatric Genetics The International Society of Psychiatric Genetics is a worldwide collaboration of professionals with interest in the field of psychiatric genetics.

This organization is committed to education and collaboration with high scientific and ethical standards. The International Society of Psychiatric Genetics (ISPG) was established in 1992. The ISPG is a collaboration of physicians, researchers, geneticists, social workers, genetic counselors, students, or any professionals with interest in the field of psychiatric genetics. This world-wide organization is dedicated to: 1. Promoting education in psychiatric genetics, both for the scientific community and for the lay public. Each year the ISPG supports their Annual World Congress of Psychiatric Genetics. This meeting is dedicated to promoting education in psychiatric genetics and spreading the word of the latest psychiatric research. 2. Guiding early career researchers interested in the field of psychiatric genetics. For the Annual World Congress the Society sponsors the Early Career Investigator Program. Young Investigators are upcoming leaders in psychiatric genetics chosen by their peers to represent the future of the field. 3. Encouraging communication and collaboration between researchers in this area. The Genetic Testing Task Force and the Global Diversity Taskforce are just two examples of collaboration groups within our society. These groups, made up of ISPG members are leading the field in the controversial and compelling issues that could ultimately have a major impact on clinical psychiatry. Striving for the highest scientific and ethical standards in research and clinical practice. The ISPG offers many opportunities for participation: submitting proposals for presentations and presenting posters, volunteering to serve on committees, and taking part in the election of Board Members and Officers. 5. Paving the way to alleviate suffering due to psychiatric disorders. Through awareness and education the ISPG, and with the help of its contributors is able to contribute to one of the world’s most novel scientific fields. We welcome your participation in our society and please visit our membership page to learn more about becoming an ISPG Member.

The big day is here: Starting now, you can renew your   membership for 2027.  Keep an eye on your inbox for details or v...
11/02/2026

The big day is here: Starting now, you can renew your membership for 2027. Keep an eye on your inbox for details or visit the website to begin your renewal today!


Only in rare years are two winners of the Ming Tsuang Lifetime Achievement Award selected.  This year's second winner is...
10/20/2026

Only in rare years are two winners of the Ming Tsuang Lifetime Achievement Award selected. This year's second winner is Nancy Jean Cox, PhD.

Thank you for your contributions to the field and congratulations from the global ISPG community.

The Ming Tsuang Lifetime Achievement Award is given to a distinguished senior scientist who has made significant and sus...
10/19/2026

The Ming Tsuang Lifetime Achievement Award is given to a distinguished senior scientist who has made significant and sustained contributions to the advancement of the field of psychiatric genetics. Two outstanding winners were selected in 2026.

The first is Cathryn Lewis, PhD. Congratulations from all of your colleagues and ISPG's members around the globe.

ISPG's 2026 Richard Todd Award for the Genetics of Child Psychiatry has been presented to Angelica Ronald, PhD, at WCPG....
10/15/2026

ISPG's 2026 Richard Todd Award for the Genetics of Child Psychiatry has been presented to Angelica Ronald, PhD, at WCPG. Our congratulations!

The winner of ISPG's 2026 Theodore Reich Early Career Award at WCPG is Alex Kwong, PhD.  Congratulations, Alex!
10/14/2026

The winner of ISPG's 2026 Theodore Reich Early Career Award at WCPG is Alex Kwong, PhD. Congratulations, Alex!

ISPG congratulates Xinhe Zhang, PhD, on winning the 2026 Gershon Paper of the Year at WCPG for “Polygenic and developmen...
10/13/2026

ISPG congratulates Xinhe Zhang, PhD, on winning the 2026 Gershon Paper of the Year at WCPG for “Polygenic and developmental profiles of autism differ by age at diagnosis.”

We are thrilled to announce that the 34th World Congress of Psychiatric Genetics will be heading down under! Mark your c...
10/04/2026

We are thrilled to announce that the 34th World Congress of Psychiatric Genetics will be heading down under! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable week of cutting-edge psychiatric genetics, scientific collaboration, and innovation in beautiful Brisbane.

Dates: November 9 – 13, 2027
Location: Brisbane, Australia

As the 2026 World Congress of Psychiatric Genetics comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of o...
10/04/2026

As the 2026 World Congress of Psychiatric Genetics comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible attendees, speakers, poster presenters, sponsors, and organizers.

Safe travels on your journey home! We hope you leave inspired, connected, and energized for the year ahead.

What an unforgettable week of science, discovery, and connection! Day 5 marks the conclusion of the World Congress of Ps...
10/03/2026

What an unforgettable week of science, discovery, and connection! Day 5 marks the conclusion of the World Congress of Psychiatric Genetics. Here is how we are wrapping up today:

-Closing Plenary Session
-Awards & Recognition Ceremony
-Closing Remarks

What was your single favorite moment or breakthrough insight from this week? Share your thoughts below!

As we approach the final stretch of the World Congress of Psychiatric Genetics, Day 4 focuses on translation, global cli...
10/02/2026

As we approach the final stretch of the World Congress of Psychiatric Genetics, Day 4 focuses on translation, global clinical applications, and celebrating our community’s major accomplishments. Here is today’s schedule lineup:

-Featured Keynote & Special Lectures
-Cross-Disciplinary Symposia
-Parallel Oral Sessions
-Evening Social Event

Check the official conference app for room locations, live schedule adjustments, and tonight's event details.

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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