There is a strong association between psychiatric disorders and cardiovascular disorders, but why? And what does this mean for clinical practice?
On Friday the 23rd of October 2026 the symposium ‘Bridging psychiatry and cardiology: towards integrated prevention and care’ is hosted at Amsterdam UMC.
Multiple initiatives and projects investigating the link between psychiatric and cardiovascular disorders are ongoing at Amsterdam UMC and beyond. This Dutch Heart Foundation funded symposium brings together leading experts to present stateof-the-art research and foster discussion and connection. The overarching goal is to advance more integrated and effective approaches to prevention and care of psychiatric and cardiovascular disorders.
Target audience: Clinicians & researchers (in training) from psychiatry, cardiology, or a related field (accreditation is being applied for).
Register (free) via this link: Bridging psychiatry and cardiology: towards integrated prevention and care
Programme
12:00-12:30 Lunch and walk-in
12:30-12:45 Welcome by dr. Jorien Treur
12:45-14:00 Lectures prof. Eco de Geus ‘The many threads that weave together cardiovascular disease and mental health’ | prof. Brenda Penninx ‘Immuno-metabolic depression: from concept to treatment’ | prof. Nimrat Grewal ‘After the storm; the importance of mental health in the field of cardiology’
14:00-14:30 Coffee break
14:30-14:50 Interview by dr. Rada Veeneman with expert by experience Manon Barnouw
14:50-15:15 Lecture prof. Birit Broekman ‘Bridging disciplines for connected healthcare’
15:15-16:15 Small group discussions on opportunities & barriers around bridging cardiology & psychiatry
16:15-16:45 Panel discussion lead by dr. Anil Ori with panel members prof. Fabrice Martens, dr. Jentien Vermeulen, prof. Birit Broekman, prof. Nimrat Grewal, prof. Eco de Geus, & prof. Brenda Penninx
