Great to see DETECT Consultant Psychiatrist @seannaughton.bsky.social & the coordinator of the SJOG Psychosis Research Centre Coordinator @conorgavin.bsky.social @ #SIRS2026 in Florence. It was a brilliant opportunity to engage with global leaders in psychosis research & highlight SJOG research.
Our hearts & minds are full as we conclude the #SIRS2026 Congress. Thank you for bringing your passion, your curiosity, & your commitment to advancing schizophrenia research.
We're leaving Italy ready to turn global conversations into real-world progress. We hope to see you in Montreal in 2027!
Wrapping up an incredible week at SIRS in Florence! From treatment ideas to new ways of understanding schizophrenia, the talks have been inspiring. We've heard from researchers, clinicians, and people with lived experience. Excited that PUMA is part of this future!
#SIRS2026 #PUMA #PsychosisResearch
As we conclude the #SIRS2026 Annual Congress in Florence, we turn our focus to the next frontier of psychiatric innovation. We are pleased to announce our final plenary session led by the distinguished Gina Kuperberg, M.D., Ph.D.
Thank you to everyone who shared ideas, time and discussion over these days. See you next year in Canada 🇨🇦
#SIRS2026 #Psychiatry #MentalHealth #PrecisionPsychiatry #Psychosis #Discourse #Exposome #MaternalImmuneActivation #IDIVAL
Figure 1, titled "Translational Deep Phenotyping Reveals a Multivariate Phenotype Brain Signature of Cognitive Impairments in Schizophrenia (SCZ) That Is Associated With the Genetic Risk," shows study overviews, brain patterns and cognition scores.
Individual variability in synaptic gene expression & synapse density in induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons predicted macro-scale alterations in gray matter volume and gamma-band activity in patients w/ #Schizophrenia.
#SIRS2026 @sirsofficial.bsky.social
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Join us this afternoon at #SIRS2026 for an insightful plenary session featuring Dr. John Torous. Dr. Torous will lead a balanced discussion on the risks and benefits of innovative technologies.
A courtyard with a yellow building showing a sign for SIRS 2026
This weekend I am in Florence for #SIRS2026 - if you're here, come along to our symposium at 3pm on "Novel Approaches to Speech Perception and AVH" (Modulo 2)
As the scientific program continues this afternoon at #SIRS2026, we are pleased to feature Lena Palaniyappan, FRCPC, M.D., Ph.D., for a session that promises to offer profound insights into the landscape of psychiatric research.
In a great #sirs2026 session about AI and ethical use in mental health care.
Loes Jonker explains that reality is ahead of research.
Whilst conversational AI CAN be useful for mental health support, commercial apps are often limited and prioritise extended use not therapeutic intervention.
A growing line of research suggests that discourse organization and linguistic structure may provide clinically meaningful information beyond conventional cognitive testing, opening translational avenues for earlier and more naturalistic phenotyping.
#SIRS2026 #DiscourseInPsychosis #IDIVAL
We begin this morning’s scientific program with a critical plenary session on clinical management. Join us at 9:00 AM as we welcome Kim Do, Ph.D., to discuss the optimization of long-term care in schizophrenia. #SIRS2026
Welcome to the third day of the SIRS 2026 Annual Congress. Today’s scientific program transitions from clinical strategies in the morning to a broader epidemiological perspective in the afternoon. #SIRS2026
As we conclude the second full day of scientific exchange in Florence, we invite delegates to a unique plenary event. This afternoon, we are pleased to feature a Special Performance by Annamaria Cattaneo, Ph.D., today from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
#SIRS2026
Very interesting point by Dr Anne-Kathrin Fett, that people with psychosis like being alone a lot less than people without psychosis, but are alone more.
So more is needed to support social interactions and make welcoming people with psychosis to social spaces. #SIRS2026
🤗Our team continues to discover leading figures in the field of research. Thank you, Judith Ford, for your inspiring work and kindness!! #SIRS2026
✌️Our first poster was a great success: "Functional network connectivity and complexity in cognitively defined psychosis biotypes" presented by Dr. Arjona-Valladares #SIRS2026
Symposium at #SIRS2026 on Responsible use of GenAI in psychosis.
Eric Lin presented a great paper & found users can enter lengthy spirals of conversation with chatbots where the validation from GenAI can lead to much longer conversation.
Preprint here arxiv.org/pdf/2603.16567
First session today at #SIRS2026 is a debate about Renaming Schizophrenia.
Dr Stefan Leucht argues yes, if we rename we can choose a name that is not stigmatised. Maybe Positive & Negative Syndrome?
Dr Wolfgang Gaebel says no. We’ve already renamed it multiple times!
What do you think?
😁👍25/03/2026: We are participating in the Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS) 2026 #SIRS2026
😁👍25/03/2026: Estamos participando en la Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS) 2026 #SIRS2026
Congrats to Dr. Gail Daumit for winning the 2026 Schizophrenia International Research Society
Outstanding Clinical and Community Research Award! #SIRS2026
We are honored to open the SIRS 2026 Annual Congress with a keynote address from renowned contemporary artist Marcus Coates. #SIRS2026
Good luck to our own Conor Gavin, Psychosis Research Centre Coordinator presenting @SIRSGlobal tomorrow in Florence, Italy. #SIRS2026 #Research
The SIRS 2026 Annual Congress officially begins today in Florence. To find specific room assignments, exact start times, and full abstracts, please refer to the digital schedule
🔗sirs.societyconference.com/conf/#sessions/conf10021 #SIRS2026
We are honored to welcome our global community of researchers, clinicians, and advocates as we begin a week dedicated to the latest advancements in schizophrenia research.
Stay informed throughout the day’s sessions by utilizing the SIRS Mobile App or our Digital Program Portal. #SIRS2026
Keynote at #SIRS2026 🎤
Artist Marcus Coates will present The Directors (2022)—films created with individuals with lived experience of psychosis exploring stigma, agency, and creative collaboration.
📅 25 Mar 2026 | 6:30–7:30 PM
📍 Florence, Italy
2026 SIRS Lifetime Achievement Award 🏆
Congratulations to John Kane, M.D., Ph.D. and Merete Nordentoft, M.D., Ph.D., recipients of the SIRS Lifetime Achievement Award.
We look forward to celebrating Drs. Kane and Nordentoft at #SIRS2026 in Florence.
#ResearchExcellence #SchizophreniaResearch
2026 SIRS Outstanding Clinical & Community Research Award 🏆
Congratulations to Gail Daumit, M.D. and Dan Siskind, M.D., Ph.D., recipients of the Outstanding Clinical & Community Research Award.
We look forward to celebrating Drs. Daumit and Siskind at #SIRS2026 in Florence.
#ClinicalResearch
2026 SIRS Rising Star Award 🏆
Congratulations to Mahavir Agarwal, M.D., Ph.D., recipient of the SIRS Rising Star Award.
We look forward to celebrating Dr. Agarwal at #SIRS2026 in Florence.
#RisingStar #EarlyCareerResearchers #SchizophreniaResearch
