(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)!

Delve with international experts from diverse fields into molecular mechanisms, neurobiological correlates, and integrative approaches to holistic health.

Conference Registration Deadline extended to 15th of October, 2024

Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email within a few days.


This conference provides 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!

 

Theme 

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

Keynote Speakers

George B. Stefano

"Mitochondrial Globalization of Health"

George B. Stefano, Ph.D., MBMRC-Co-Chair, Department of Psychiatry, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Czech Republic and Distinguished Prof. Emeritus at State University of New York.

Sara W. Lazar

"Pain and fear"

Sara W. Lazar, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Investigator in Psychiatry at the Mass General Research Institute. She is an outstanding neuroscientist studying the impact of mindfulness meditation on the brain.


Ticket Options

  • Onsite 135€
  • Onsite (student*) 90€
  • Online 90€
  • Online (student*) 45€
  • Disabled attendee (onsite or online) 90€
  • Stipends** 0€
  • Supporter*** 270€

*Student: Please send your student certificate to info@the-mind.org. 

**Stipends: Please send your application to info@the-mind.org. 

***Supporter: Would you like to provide a ticket for someone else? We offer a "supporter" option to enable participation in the conference to everyone, indepently of their financial situation. The supporter-ticket includes your own and someone else's ticket.

 

Recorded sessions will be available for registered participants after the conference.

Conference Registration Deadline extended to 15th of October, 2024 - For inquiries, please contact us!

Rebooking, cancellation, refund

Changes, rebookings and/or cancellations must be made by e-mail or letter to the Mind-Body Medicine Research Council (MBMRC), Institute for Integrative Health Care and Health Promotion (IGVF), Witten/Herdecke University, Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 44, 58455 Witten, Germany, info@mbmrc.org.

 

Cancellation conditions are as follows:

  • until September 14, 2024: Participation fee will be refunded minus a processing fee of EUR 35.
  • from September 15, 2024 or in case of no-show, illness, early departure etc.: no refund.

If the participation fee has already been paid, it will be refunded minus any fees incurred. If the participation fee has not yet been paid, the participant may simply not pay the participation fee; the cancellation fee is due upon cancellation.

If the registered participant is unable to attend the event, it is possible to nominate a substitute up to 5 days in advance. In this case, the registration will be transferred to the substitute.

When booking a reduced-price ticket, the substitute participant must provide appropriate proof that he/she retains the discount, otherwise the difference will be charged subsequently. A refund of the difference in the case of a replacement person entitled to a discount will be made subject to an immediate processing fee of EUR 35.

 

Our General Terms and Conditions apply. More.

Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email within a few days.

Program


Call for Papers - Closed

Abstract Acceptance Notification: 15th of August, 2024

 

With thanks for the support of