(hybrid)
4th & 5th of November 2024
organized by the Institute for Integrative Health Care and Health Promotion (IGVF) at Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
Picture: UW/H I Johannes Buldmann
Join us on November 4th and 5th, 2024, online or in Witten, Germany, to explore the scientific field of Mind-Body Medicine (MBM)!
Two events will allow you to delve with international experts from diverse fields into molecular mechanisms, neurobiological correlates, and integrative approaches to holistic health.
1. Parallel awareness for PATENT consideration WORKSHOPS
on November 4th (Pre-conference, free of charge)
on November 4th and 5th (Conference, please register)
Conference Registration Deadline extended to 15th of October, 2024
Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email within a few days.
The Workshops and the conference provide a unique platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange among experts from diverse disciplines. Participants will engage in stimulating discussions, share insights, and forge connections that will shape the future of MBM research and practice.
Register now for this groundbreaking event in mind-body medicine. Contact us for more information. We look forward to welcoming you to this enlightening and enriching conference experience!
Announcement: The hybrid conference is accepted as a training program with 3 points (4th of Nov) and 6 points (5th of Nov) within the certification of medical continuing education by the Westfalen-Lippe Medical Association. Please contact mbmrc@uni-wh.de and the registration desk for more information.
The conference theme revolves around the interdisciplinary nature of MBM, focusing on the life processes involved in healthy living and longevity. Participants will have the opportunity to explore various facets of this topic, including:
- Molecular mechanisms underlying mind-body interactions
- Neurobiological correlates of mindfulness and well-being
- Psychoneuroimmunology and its impact on health
- Integrative approaches to mental health and physical well-being
- Mind-body interventions for chronic disease management
- Yoga, meditation, and other contemplative practices for health promotion
- The intersection of MBM and Artificial Intelligence
- Workshop 1: Grant Workshop and Patent Considerations with George B. Stefano
- Workshop 2: Nitty / Gritty Patent Knowledge and Acquisition with J. Patrick Finn III, Ph.D.
Conference Registration Deadline extended to 15th of October, 2024 - For inquiries, please contact us!
Conference and Workshop Committee
Conference and Workshops Organizer
Tobias Esch, M.D., MBMRC-Co-Chair, is a tenured Professor of Medicine and Director of the Institute of Integrative Health Care and Health Promotion at Witten/Herdecke University, Germany.
Organizing Committee
Dr. Dr. Maren M. Michaelsen, MBMRC Project Lead, is postdoctoral researcher and head of research at the Institute of Integrative Health Care and Health Promotion at Witten/Herdecke University, Germany.
Dr. Franziska Melanie Collmann, MBMRC Conference Organization, is postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Integrative Health Care and Health Promotion at Witten/Herdecke University, Germany. She is the main point of contact in the organization of the upcoming International Scientific Conference on MBM (ISC-MBM).
Jil Herker, MSc, MBMRC Web Management, is researcher at the Institute of Integrative Health Care and Health Promotion at Witten/Herdecke University, Germany.
Helena Müller-Peters, BSc, is working as a student assistant in the preparation of the upcoming International Scientific Conference on MBM (ISC-MBM).
About the host
Picture: UW/H I Johannes Buldmann
Established in 2022, the international Mind-Body Medicine Research Council (MBMRC) is composed of exceptional scientists and research affiliates, each contributing unique expertise to the study of MBM. Publications of the MBMRC are regularly featured in THE MIND Bulletin on Mind-Body Medicine Research.
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