2025 Presenters:
Hosted by: Richard J. Davidson, PhD & Ned H. Kalin, MD
As always, we will have an outstanding lineup of leading scientists presenting their research, along with in-depth discussions led by our students. The symposium includes five presentations, breakout discussions, poster session, and opportunities to connect with a variety of participants from programs across the country. Student researchers studying topics related to affective neuroscience are encouraged to apply for a travel award grant to attend (applications accepted January 15 – March 14, 2025).
Each year we hear from attendees that this meeting, where experienced scientists make a special effort to reach out to trainees, helps forge enduring collegial relationships. We hope you can join us as we deliver lively discussions on the origins of psychiatric illnesses and provide creative insights into new potential treatments.
The event will take place in-person at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery building on the University of Wisconsin campus, and all registered attendees will have the option of attending some or all of the talks virtually. Additionally, all talks will be recorded and distributed to registered attendees after the event.
Congratulations to our 2025 Travel Award Winners!
Hazal Arpaci, MS
Kush V. Bhatt, MD
Jairo Chavez, BS
Kerstin C. Creutzberg, PhD
Olivia Imberger, BS
Satish Jaiswal, PhD
Agnieszka Kalinowski, MD, PhD
Maltesh Kambali, PhD
Mohsen Poorganji, PhD
Kenneth Wang, BA
Kylee West, MS
Founded and Co-Hosted By:
Richard J. Davidson, PhD
Address:
Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry
Director, Center for Healthy Minds
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Ned H. Kalin, MD
Address:
Hedberg Professor and Chair
Department of Psychiatry
Director, HealthEmotions Research Institute
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Read more about the Symposium and it’s founders, Richie Davidson & Ned Kalin:
Affective Neuroscience: 25 Years of Progress Studying Resiliency and Psychopathology
This SMPH Quarterly feature article summarizes the history of the Wisconsin Symposium on Emotion, and the story behind what brought together symposium founders Drs Ned Kalin and Richie Davidson, and their shared vision and contributions to the field of affective neuroscience.
MAKE A DONATION TO SUPPORT THE WISCONSIN SYMPOSIUM ON EMOTION!
The UW HealthEmotions Research Institute aims to offer 15 travel award grants to bring the best and brightest student researchers in affective neuroscience to the University of Wisconsin to participate in the Wisconsin Symposium on Emotion. These travel grants are funded by support from our sponsors and thanks to gifts from generous donors.
