The Australian Early Psychosis Collaborative Consortium (AEPCC) invites you to the inaugural Early Psychosis Scientific Meeting—a full-day event bringing together Australia’s researchers, clinicians and lived experience community to explore cutting-edge approaches to clinical trials in early psychosis to improve care and outcomes.
Date: Thursday, 14 August 2025
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Venue: KPMG, Tower Two, Collins Square, 727 Collins Street, Melbourne (in-person event only)
Keynote speakers:
Professor Eric Chen
Professorial Fellow, First Episode Psychosis Research, Orygen and The University of Melbourne.
Internationally renowned for his work in early psychosis, Eric will share insights into the latest clinical trial innovations from overseas and their potential application in Australia. He’ll also explore opportunities for collaboration with the Asian early psychosis network and address pressing clinical needs for future trials.
Learn more about Professor Eric Chen
Professor John McNeil AM
Sir John Monash Distinguished Professor, Chronic Disease and Ageing, Monash University School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
John has established clinical quality registries, including for cardiovascular disease and cancer. He will share how registries are helping other areas of health solve the big questions, and how the new AEPCC Clinical Quality Registry could be used by researchers to enable breakthroughs for early psychosis treatments.
Learn more about Professor John McNeil
You’ll also hear about:
- A range of early psychosis research studies, including:
- AEPCC priority and endorsed trials
- New pharmacological treatments for early psychosis
- (Apply to have your research featured – see below)
- How AEPCC could support your research and grant applications
Who is the scientific meeting for?
- Researchers with an interest in the early psychosis sector
- Clinicians with an interest in early psychosis research
- People at risk of experiencing psychosis or who have experienced psychosis (lived experience) with an interest in research
- People who have cared for / supported someone through psychosis (lived experience) with an interest in research
Cost
- Researchers and clinicians: $49
- AEPCC Members: $35
- Lived experience: $19
Interested in presenting your research at the meeting?
We are offering researchers the opportunity to provide quick updates on their early psychosis studies. If you would like to apply to present, please email: [email protected]
Questions?
Email [email protected] if you have any questions or need assistance completing the registration form.
Tickets are limited, so we encourage you to register early.
