European Network on Bipolar Disorders’ Standalone Meeting Held in Cagliari
The University Hospital of Cagliari is currently hosting the “Standalone meeting” of the European Network on bipolar disorders, an event that aims to address the pressing issue of bipolar disorders in the region. With around thirty thousand Sardinians affected by the disorder, the economic cost amounts to approximately 180 million euros annually.
The two-day conference, which started today at 11am, is being held at the Faculty of Economics, in via Sant’Ignazio 76, and is expected to draw around forty researchers from all over Europe, as well as Sardinian specialists, doctoral students, and post-graduate students. The event will focus on priorities of clinical and basic research, scientific planning on bipolar disorder, and the economic and social impact of the disease.
Mirko Manchia, psychiatrist at the AOU of Cagliari and director of the School of Specialization, highlighted the importance of the conference in advancing research on bipolar disorder. Despite the significant clinical and socioeconomic implications of the disorder, there is still much progress to be made in understanding the biological bases, identifying new treatments, and developing prevention strategies.
The European Network on bipolar disorders promotes research at various levels, including preclinical, clinical, and translational studies. Professor Eva Z. Reininghaus from the University of Graz and Professor Ole A. Andreassen from the University of Oslo opened the conference, with discussions on analysis projects, dissemination activities, and training for young researchers.
The choice of Cagliari as the host city for this year’s meeting underscores the region’s commitment to advancing research and raising awareness of bipolar disorders. The event is coordinated by Professor Manchia, Professor Alessio Squassina of the Department of Biomedical Sciences, and the working group of the Complex Psychiatry Structure of the AOU.
The European Network on bipolar disorders meets twice a year to collaborate on research initiatives and training programs. This year, the focus is on promoting scientific collaborations and encouraging interest in research among young scholars. As the conference continues tomorrow, participants will engage in discussions aimed at driving progress in the understanding and treatment of bipolar disorders.
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