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Scientific Program Committee

The Scientific Program Committee, overseen by APA's Office of Scientific Program within the Division of Education, evaluates abstract submissions for the Annual Meeting and curates the scientific program. Nearly 2,000 abstracts were submitted by some of the most brilliant minds in mental health. The program is set to include approximately 450 scientific sessions, four plenary sessions, and 1,000+ posters. The committee is instrumental in recommending and assembling key invited speakers, as well as new offerings, to produce the meeting's high-caliber educational content.

APA President

Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D., Dr.Med.Sc.

Leadership

  • Michael Myers, M.D.,
    Chairperson
  • Vikas Gupta, M.D., M.P.H.,
    Vice-Chairperson
  • John Luo, M.D.,
    Vice-Chairperson
  • Sofia Matta, M.D.,
    Vice-Chairperson

Members

  • Jacques H. Ambrose, M.D., M.P.H.
  • David Beckert, M.D.
  • Philip Candilis, M.D.
  • Catherine Crone, M.D.
  • Tanuja Gandhi, M.D.
  • Jacqueline Hobbs, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Venkata Kolli, M.D.
  • Luming Li, M.D.
  • Lawrence Malak, M.D.
  • Gia Merlo, M.D., M.B.A., Me.D.
  • Akira Sawa, M.D.
  • Nhi-Ha Trinh, M.D., M.P.H.
  • Art Walaszek, M.D.
  • Eric Williams, M.D.

Corresponding Members

  • Azziza Bankole, M.D.
  • Carlyle Chan, M.D.
  • Hector Colon-Rivera, M.D.
  • Carlos Fernandez-Robles, M.D.
  • Dhruv Gupta, M.D., M.S.
  • Sehba Husain-Krautter, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Eric Jarmon, D.O., M.S.W.
  • Raman Marwaha, M.D.
  • Jessica Mayer, M.D.
  • Gene Nakajima, M.D.
  • Edmond Pi, M.D.
  • Vanita Sahasranaman, M.D.
  • Dora-Linda Wang, M.D.
  • Ron Winchel, M.D.

Consultants

  • Bhagwan Bahroo, M.D.
  • Christa Belgrave, M.D., M.P.H.
  • John Bostwick, M.D.
  • Maria Lapid, M.D.
  • Arnaldo Moreno, M.D.
  • Philip Muskin, M.D., M.A.
  • Lorenzo Norris, M.D.
  • Josepha Cheong, M.D.

PsychSign Liaison

Sebastian Acevedo, M.P.H.

APA Leadership and Administration work year-round to coordinate the Annual Meeting, orchestrating logistics for 450 scientific sessions, 1,000 posters, and courses in addition to an exhibit hall, and every other detail, both large and small, to ensure a successful experience for each attendee.

CEO and Medical Director's Office

Marketa M. Wills, M.D., M.B.A.,
Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director

Division of Education

Vishal Madaan, M.D.,
Chief of Education

Office of Scientific Programs

  • Kara Dixon,
    Director
  • Robert Stuckey,
    Associate Director
  • Brittany Bullamore,
    Program Manager
  • Stephenie Abeysinghe,
    Coordinator

Meetings and Conventions

  • Paula Schneider,
    Director
  • Alida Roberts, C.M.P.,
    Associate Director, Logistics
  • Mariella Ley, C.E.M.,
    Registration & Meetings Manager
  • Leslie Legrande,
    Association Direction, Exhibits and Sponsorships
  • Kate McCullough,
    Exhibits Specialist

Communications and Marketing

  • Ryan Vanderbilt,
    Marketing and Membership Officer
  • Raphael Garcia,
    Director, Integrated Marketing
  • Ginnie Titterton,
    Director, Corporate Communication and Public Affairs

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