International Society of Psychiatric Genetics

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 sustained contributions to the advancement of the field of psychiatric genetics. Two outstanding winners were selected in 2026. The first is Cathryn Lewis, PhD. Bravo!

ISPG's 2026 Richard Todd Award for the Genetics of Child Psychiatry has been presented to Angelica Ronald, PhD, at WCPG. Our congratulations! #ISPG #WCPG26 #Glasgow

The winner of ISPG's 2026 Theodore Reich Early Career Award at WCPG is Alex Kwong, PhD. Congratulations, Alex! #ISPG #WCPG26 #Glasgow

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.” #ISPG #WCPG26 #Glasgow

We are thrilled to announce that the 34th WVPG 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

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.

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.

Today features deep-dive scientific sessions, cross-disciplinary discussions, and key poster presentations. Remember to check the official app for real-time room changes, speaker notifications, and live schedule updates.

Day 2 of the World Congress of Psychiatric Genetics is packed with high-impact research, global collaborations, and inspiring scientific lectures. Check the conference app for room locations, real-time updates, and speaker details.

Welcome to Day 1 of the WCPG! We’re kicking off an incredible week of science, discovery, and connection. Check the official conference app for full room assignments and live schedule updates.

Make the most of your WCPG experience by downloading the official app before heading to the first session! Keep track of the full schedule, build your personalized agenda, connect with fellow attendees, find your sessions, award talks, and social events instantly in Glasgow. #WCPG26

For those traveling for #WCPG26, we wish you safe travels and look forward to welcoming you to Glasgow, Scotland!

Traveling to Scotland for WCPG? Review all the need-to-know travel information with the link below. Can't wait to see you there! #WCPG26

Final preparations are underway for #WCPG26! As you pack your bags, check out the #GLASGOW tab on the conference page for resources. The countdown is on. Will we see you next week in Scotland? #ISPG

It's almost here! #WCPG26 in Glasgow, Scotland starts on Tuesday, 29 September! Keep an eye on your inbox for the Know Before You Go email for details on travel, the WCPG app, and how to build your schedule. Registration is open for last-minute attendees at ispg.societyconference.com/v2/

Are you as excited as we are for #WCPG26? Two weeks from now, the Society comes together in #Glasgow for five days of science, networking, and fellowship. It's not too late to join us. For info on registration and all that WCPG has to offer, click over to ispg.societyconference.com/v2/

In only three weeks, we'll be in the midst of the first full day of #WCPG26 on site at the Scottish Event Campus in #Glasgow What are you most excited for? Old friends, new science, or both? We're certainly looking forward to seeing you! Registration is open at ispg.societyconference.com/v2/

Join your colleagues from around the world for #WCPG26! In five short weeks, we kick off this year's World Congress together in Glasgow. Be a part of this community by registering today ispg.societyconference.com/v2/ #Glasgow #Scotland #ISPG

Meet the #WCPG26 Plenary Speakers. This year's slate of plenaries brings an exceptional breadth of perspectives to our Glasgow Congress. Still have to register? We can help! Jump over to ispg.societyconference.com/v2/ to save your spot today.

#WCPG26 kicks off seven weeks from today! Are you registered yet? #Glasgow #ISPG #PsychiatricGenetics #WorldCongress

WCPG 2026 has secured discounted rates at 9 official hotels located near the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow. All properties are available through the official housing portal and offer verified availability, conference pricing, and convenient access to the venue! ispg.societyconference.com/v2/

ISPG Members: Keep an eye on your inbox for the 2026 Member Survey from the IDEA Committee. This brief survey will help leverage members' expertise to address baseline needs and wants for future trainings.

Once the Early Bird flies, it's not coming back in 2026. Feather your nest with that #WCPG26 lower rate through the end of today. Register now at ispg.societyconference.com/v2/ #Glasgow #Scotland #ISPG

You... yes, you! You "Toucan" save today on your #WCPG26 registration with Early Bird pricing. These special rates end 1 July, so don't delay and take flight today! WCPG26 will be held in Glasgow, Scotland from 29 September through 3 October. Register at ispg.societyconference.com/v2/

The bluebird of happiness is calling: You have one week to save on #WCPG26 Early Bird Registration! 1 July 2026 is the deadline to lock in this lower rate. Register today at ispg.societyconference.com/v2/

We don't mean to squawk, but... Early Bird Registration for #WCPG26 ends on July 1! Polly want a discount from full registration fees? Of course Polly does! We'll see you in Glasgow, September 29-October 3. Visit ispg.societyconference.com/v2/ to get your registration started today!

Ten days remain to nominate your choices for ISPG President, Vice President, and up to three Board Members at Large. Check your email account for the link to make your nomination before 21 June! #ISPG #WCPG26

This is your final reminder to nominate for the 2026 Theodore Reich and Richard Todd Awards before they close on 31 May at 11:59 p.m. Central. #WCPG26 #Glasgow #Scotland

Nominations for the Theodore Reich and Richard Todd Awards have been EXTENDED! You have until May 31 to submit your nominations for these special early career and genetics of child psychiatry honors. Visit ispg.societyconference.com/v2/ to recognize colleagues in these fields. #WCPG26 #ISPG

This is it! Your #WCPG26 submission and nomination deadline day has arrived. It's your last chance for oral and poster submissions as well as early career applications and honorific award nominations. Everything you nee can be found at ispg.societyconference.com/v2/ #ISPG #Glasgow #Scotland

Time goes by so slowly... until it doesn't. Thursday, 14 May, is your #WCPG26 submission and nomination deadline. Visit ispg.societyconference.com/v2/ to beat the deadline. #ISPG #Glasgow #Scotland2026 #Psychiatric Genetics

Do you hear that? It's time moving quickly! Your one-week deadline reminder for #WCPG26 submissions and nominations is here. Need more info? Find your answers at ispg.societyconference.com/v2/ #ISPG #PsychiatricGenetics #Scotland #Glasgow

MAY THE 4TH means you have exactly ten days to submit to the empir... to #WCPG26. Honorific and Early Career award nominations - along with oral and poster presentation submissions - are due on 14 May. Details and info at ispg.societyconference.com/v2/ #StarWars #MayThe4thBeWithYou #Glasgow

Fourteen days remain to make your #WCPG26 submissions and award nominations. Your submission deadline for Honorific Awards, Posters & Oral Presentations, and Early Career Investigator Awards is 14 May. Questions? We have answers at ispg.societyconference.com/v2/ #WCPG26 #ISPG #Glasgow #Scotland

Buzz... buzz... buzz... it's your THREE WEEK NOTICE! The submission deadline for Honorific Awards, Posters & Oral Presentations, and Early Career Investigator Awards is 14 May. Questions? We have answers at ispg.societyconference.com/v2/ #WCPG26 #ISPG #Glasgow #Scotland

May 14 is your #WCPG26 deadline for submitting Oral and Poster Presentations, Early Career Investigator Award Applications, and Honorific Award Nominations. Preparations for our return to Glasgow are well underway! Join us this autumn.

Tick, tick, tick... the deadline to submit your Symposium for #WCPG26 is TODAY! Visit the ISPG Conference Page at ispg.societyconference.com/v2/ to learn more, register, and submit your proposal today. We can't wait to see you in Glasgow this autumn.

ISPG's Committees help to shape the Society and determine the impact that we are able to have on the psychiatric genetics field. Interested? See yesterday's newsletter for details on how to join a committee in 2026!

Ten days remain to submit your #WCPG26 Symposium! These 1.5 hour sessions must include 1 chair, 1 co-chair, 4 speakers, and 1 formal discussant, with a maximum of 7 participants. To begin your submission and for more details, visit the Submissions tab at ispg.societyconference.com/ today!

The first #WCPG26 submission deadline is three weeks from today! Symposia Presentation Chairs' abstracts are due 19 March with participants' abstracts and disclosures due one week later on the 26th. For details, visit ispg.net/wcpg-2026

You're invited to register for and send in your submissions to #WCPG26! The International Society of Psychiatric Genetics' annual congress will be held in Glasgow, Scotland from 29 September - 3 October. The theme - Understanding Today, Translating Tomorrow - asks us to look forward. Join us.

The big day is just one week away! #WCPG26 registrations and submissions open on the 17th of February. Let's make Glasgow one to remember, ISPG.

There's no other meeting like WCPG. Exciting news and important deadlines are on their way to you soon! #WCPG26 #ISPG #PsychiatricGenetics #Glasgow #Scotland

Eight months from today, we'll be gathering in Scotland for #WCPG26 Mark your calendar and stay tuned to ISPG's social channels for information on registration, submissions, and other important details coming soon.

On this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ISPG looks inward at the mission we strive to fulfill. Our global community of scientists and researchers is committed to improving mental health by advancing and translating research. Doing for others is the core of who we are.

Start 2026 off by fueling your passion. ISPG's special interest groups connect you with like-minded colleagues sharing common pursuits. See a need? Form your own group and create the network you want to see within our community. Details at https://bit.ly/4qRtW1f

Now is the time to renew your ISPG membership for 2026! The International Society of Psychiatric Genetics is committed to improving mental health by advancing and translating research in psychiatric genetics through collaboration, communication, and education. ispg.net/join/