CYBD's World Bipolar Day Research Symposium 2026

This hybrid symposium will bring together Canadian and international researchers, trainees, clinicians, and mental health professionals* to take part in presentations and discussions on current research in bipolar disorder, youth mental health, and brain-body connections. This year’s theme is Energizing Bipolar Disorder Research: Integrating Brain, Biology, and Behavior, and we are challenging presenters to address themes related to energy, motivation, and mitochondrial health. A wide variety of topics will be explored, including treatment, neuroimaging, biomarkers, and clinical characteristics.

*Note: Youth, families, and other community members are invited to register for our World Bipolar Day public education event in the evening: https://cybdwbd2026.eventbrite.ca

Preliminary Agenda:

8:30am - 9:00am — Registration

9:00am - 9:15am — Welcome and Opening Comments

9:15am - 10:00am — Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ana Andreazza

10:00am - 10:50am — Keynote Speaker: Dr. Alessandro Colasanti

10:50am - 11:05pm — Break

11:05am - 11:50am — Keynote Speaker: Dr. Louisa Sylvia

11:50am - 12:30pm — Poster Presentations (In-person only)

12:30pm - 1:45pm — Networking Lunch

1:45pm - 2:50pm — Rapid Presentations

2:50pm - 3:10pm — Break

3:10pm - 4:15pm — Rapid Presentations

4 :15pm - 4:30pm — Ending Remarks and Thank You

Please note: There are a limited number of in-person seats available, so if you’d like to attend in-person, please register as soon as possible.

Accreditation:

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1 (4.5 hours)

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim a maximum of 4.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

*Specialist Physicians (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada)

Learning from poster presentations may be claimed as a “scanning” activity under Section 2. Specialist physicians may claim 0.5 credits per poster with a documented learning outcome. https://www.royalcollege.ca/en/cpd/maintenance-of-certification-program/moc-framework.html

The American Medical Association - AMA PRA Category 1 (4.5 credits)

Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at: https://www.ama-assn.org/education/ama-pra-credit-system/agreement-royal-college-physicians-surgeons-canada

European Union for Medical Specialists (EUMS) ECMEC (4.5 credits)

Live educational activities, occurring in Canada, recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) are deemed by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) eligible for ECMEC®.

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CAMH strives to be equitable and inclusive. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. We welcome all individuals to attend.