About ECNP

ECNP is an independent scientific association dedicated to the science and treatment of disorders of the brain. It is the largest non-institutional supporter of applied and translational neuroscience research and education in Europe. Read more...

ECNP offers membership to established scholars in the field and all those with an active interest in applied and translational neuroscience. Corresponding membership is also open for those not resident in Europe.  To the membership pages

ECNP organises a wide range of scientific and educational activities, programmes and events across Europe, promoting the exchange of high-quality experimental and clinical research in applied and translational neuroscience and fostering young scientists and clinicians. View agenda

ECNP Knowledge Hub

Your central resource for cutting-edge neuroscience insights:

  • A central online resource for researchers and clinicians in applied neuroscience
  • Access educational courses, webinars, and podcasts on the latest developments in the field
  • Easy to navigate and searchable by topics, interests, and resources

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NEWS

Health Outcomes

Are you a clinical researcher? Enrol for free in the brand-new ECNP course on Health Outcomes. Take the opportunity to learn what it take to define and measure clinical outcomes, explore clinical outcome assessments and refine clinical trial designs.

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The February ECNP e-news is here!

Stay up to date with the latest in neuroscience and psychiatry: Register now for the 38th ECNP Congress 2025; tune in to our new ECNP Podcast on transforming psychiatry; join us virtually for the New Frontiers Meeting 2025 and much more...

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Alignment on precision

The first Message from the President for 2025 is here! Martien Kas reflects, 'We kicked off 2025 with an excellent meeting in Frankfurt as part of the ECNP Precision Psychiatry Roadmap initiative. Over 150 people from around the world joined us in Frankfurt, with more than 700 registered online participants. The interest and appetite for progress on moving ahead with precision psychiatry were very clear to see.'

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Deadlines

4 March 2025

Submission of session proposals — 39th ECNP Congress 2026

You are invited to contribute by submitting a proposal for a full session in applied and translational neuroscience.

19 March 2025

Registration for virtual participation — ECNP New Frontiers Meeting 2025

All scientists, industry leaders, patient representatives and regulators can register to join the meeting virtually.

8 May 2025

Call for abstracts — 38th ECNP Congress 2025

Share your research and boost your career, submit an abstract for poster presenters!

New Frontiers Meeting

Targeting neural circuits in psychiatry

Virtual registration is open! Join us as we delve into how circuit-based insights are transforming psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.

When: 23-24 March 2025
Where: Nice, France, and by livestream

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BRAINS ON BRAINS Podcast

Transforming psychiatry

Carmine Pariante, United Kingdom, dives into the research linking inflammation with depression and the potential for platform trials to develop new mental health interventions.