The conference "Making sense of mental illness: biology, medicine and society" will address the often-challenging issues surrounding neurological and behavioural disorders and attitudes towards them. Experts from a wide range of disciplines will explore the ethical and social implications of mental illness and will explain the latest scientific knowledge on their causes and treatment. The conference will also debate a number of difficult topics including the definition of mental disorders, financial interests in their diagnosis and treatment, and controversial therapies. The tradition of this conference series is to promote dialogue between a wide range of professionals and members of the public.

Further information regarding program, invited speakers, registration, accommodation, travel, etc. on the conference website.

Venue:
European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Heidelberg, Germany

Contact:
Alessandra Bendiscioli
Science & Society
EMBO European Molecular Biology Organization
Meyerhofstrasse 1
69117 Heidelberg
T: +49 6221 8891-119
F:+49 6221 8891-200
E-mail: scisoc@embo.org

Scientific Committee:

• Dusan Bartsch, Bernstein Center HD-MA and Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim, Germany
• Cornelius Gross, European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Monterotondo, Italy
• Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg, Bernstein Center HD-MA and Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim, Germany
• Nikolas Rose, Centre for the Study of Bioscience, Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Society, London School of Economics, UK