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A recent study suggests peripheral blood levels of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) subunits may serve as biomarkers for predicting cognitive improvement in schizophrenia. NMDAR hypofunction may underlie cognitive dysfunction seen in schizophrenia. Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

SIRS members receive reduced registration rates for the Annual Congress — making world-leading scientific exchange more accessible and affordable. Become a member and save on your Congress registration! 🌐 #SIRS2026

Wishing our global SIRS community a joyful and restful holiday season. Thank you for your continued dedication to advancing schizophrenia research and collaboration worldwide. 📌 Please note: SIRS Offices will be closed 24 December 2025 and will re-open 2 January 2026. Happy Holidays! ✨

Don’t lose your connection to a global research community advancing schizophrenia science every day — renew your SIRS membership and stay part of the progress. Renew for 2026 today! 💫 #SIRS2026

100 Days till SIRS 2026 📢 Join us 25–29 March 2026 in Florence, Italy for groundbreaking science, collaboration, and progress in schizophrenia research. 🔗 Learn More: schizophreniaresearchsociety.org/meetings/gen... 🔗 Register Today: sirs.societyconference.com/v2/ #SIRS2026 #SchizophreniaResearch

Last Day! 🏛 SIRS 2026 Elections We’re accepting nominations for: ✨ President-Elect ✨ Board Members (6 positions) ✨ Junior Board Members (3 positions) Help shape the Society’s future. 🗓 Deadline: Today 12 December 2025 🔗: sirs.societyconference.com?conf_id=1002... #SIRS2026

Extended! 🏛 SIRS 2026 Elections We’re accepting nominations for: ✨ President-Elect ✨ Board Members (6 positions) ✨ Junior Board Members (3 positions) Help shape the Society’s future. 🗓 Deadline: Today 12 December 2025 🔗: sirs.societyconference.com?conf_id=1002... #SIRS2026

Due Today! 📢 Today is the final day to submit Poster & Oral Presentation abstracts and Honorific Award nominations for the SIRS 2026 Annual Congress. 🏆 Honorific Awards 🧠 Poster & Oral Presentations 🔗 Submit now: schizophreniaresearchsociety.org

Poster & Oral Presentations — Share your research with a global audience. 🏆 Honorific Awards — Nominate colleagues making outstanding contributions to schizophrenia research. 🗓 Deadline: 4 December 2025 🔗 Learn more: schizophreniaresearchsociety.org

This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for our amazing SIRS community and your commitment to advancing schizophrenia research and care. 💙 🍁 SIRS Offices will be closed 27 November 2025. #Thanksgiving #SIRSCommunity #SchizophreniaResearch

One Week Left to Share Your Research at SIRS 2026! 🧠 Poster/Oral Presentation submissions are open for the SIRS 2026 Annual Congress in Florence, Italy ✨ Apply for an Early Career Award within your submission if applicable 🗓 Deadline: 4 December 2025 🔗 sirs.societyconference.com?conf_id=1002...

Conversations with schizophrenia feel different— and this study shows why. 🗣️ Fauviaux et al. (2025, Schizophrenia) found that free conversations with individuals with schizophrenia have longer gaps, fewer overlaps, and extended pauses... Read More 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

How do life experiences get “under the skin” in psychosis? 🧬Rami et al. (2025, Schizophrenia Bulletin Open) identified over 1,000 methylation changes in psychosis. Read More 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/schi...

One Week Left 🏛 SIRS 2026 Elections We’re accepting nominations for: ✨ President-Elect ✨ Board Members (6 positions) ✨ Junior Board Members (3 positions) Help shape the Society’s future. 🗓 Deadline: 28 November 2025 🔗: sirs.societyconference.com?conf_id=1002... #SIRS2026 #SchizophreniaResearch

Share Your Research at SIRS 2026! 🧠 Poster/Oral Presentation submissions are open for the SIRS 2026 Annual Congress in Florence, Italy. ✨ Apply for an Early Career Award within your submission if applicable. 🗓 Deadline: 4 December 2025 🔗 sirs.societyconference.com?conf_id=1002...

Schizophrenia may involve the blood–brain barrier more than we thought. 🧠🩸 North et al. (2025, Schizophrenia Bulletin) report heightened BBB- and angiogenesis-related transcripts in high-inflammation schizophrenia, linked to reduced neurogenesis in the brain’s SEZ niche. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/schb...

New study (Lin et al., 2025, Schizophrenia): A prolonged temporal integration window (TIW) in multisensory processing may be an objective marker for clinical high risk (CHR) of psychosis. Read More🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

🏆 SIRS Honorific Awards 🏆Help us recognize leaders who have made outstanding contributions to schizophrenia research. 🗓 Nominations close 4 December 2025. 🔗 Learn More: schizophreniaresearchsociety.org/meetings/awa... 🔗 Submit: sirs.societyconference.com?conf_id=1002...

🏛 SIRS 2026 Elections – Nominations Open! We’re accepting nominations for: ✨ President-Elect ✨ Board Members (6 positions) ✨ Junior Board Members (3 positions) Help shape the Society’s future. 🗓 Deadline: 28 November 2025 🔗: sirs.societyconference.com?conf_id=1002... #SIRS2026

👉New Article Collection! We are proud to highlight our new article collection, Pathways to prevention: background and methodology for the Accelerating Medicines Partnership® Schizophrenia Program @sirsofficial.bsky.social go.nature.com/495Z3Av

One Day Left! ⏳ Submit your Symposium proposal for SIRS 2026 before 6 November! 📍 Florence, Italy | 25–29 March 2026 Help shape the scientific program & share your research globally. 🔗 sirs.societyconference.com/v2/ #SIRS2026 #SchizophreniaResearch #GlobalScience

🏆 SIRS Honorific Awards 🏆Help us recognize leaders who have made outstanding contributions to schizophrenia research. 🗓 Nominations close 4 December 2025. 🔗 Learn More: schizophreniaresearchsociety.org/meetings/awa... 🔗 Submit: sirs.societyconference.com?conf_id=1002...

Jensen Gert reflects on how sedative side effects can cause a loss of emotional cognition—sometimes leading to an intentional rejection of antipsychotic medication. His perspective highlights the importance of empathy, understanding, & patient-centered care. 🔗: academic.oup.com/schizbullope...

In Clinical High Risk research, how participants are recruited matters. Recruitment sources influence sex, age, and clinical profiles, shaping the heterogeneity seen across CHR studies. Accounting for these differences is crucial when interpreting findings. 🔗 Article: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Last year’s Annual Congress was full of energy, connection, and inspiring research 💡 This year, we’re coming together again in Florence, 25-29 March 2026 to learn from each other, share discoveries, and build community. Join us! 🔗 Register: sirs.societyconference.com/v2/ #SIRS2026

New research explores how childhood trauma and violence intersect in schizophrenia. Reduced connectivity between the orbitofrontal & temporal brain regions mediates this link—potential neural targets for trauma-related interventions. 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Deadline Extended! 📢 Symposia submissions for #SIRS2026 now close 6 November. 📍 Florence, Italy | 25–29 Mar 2026 Submit your proposal & help shape the scientific program. 🔗 sirs.societyconference.com/v2/

Babies of mothers with psychotic disorders show slower fetal head growth in late pregnancy and lower birthweight, even when head size at birth is similar. 🍼 New study (van Houtum et al., 2025, Schizophrenia Bulletin) highlights early neurodevelopmental risk markers. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/schb...

“Rejection makes me suspicious.” 🧠 A 7-day experience sampling study (Bagrowska & Gawęda, 2025, Schizophrenia Bulletin Open) shows paranoia & social rejection reinforce each other in real time—creating loops that highlight targets for early intervention. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/schi...

Brief videos can reduce stigma toward people with psychosis! 🎥 Analysis of 6 RCTs (Jankowski et al., 2025, Schizophrenia Bulletin) with 6,946 US youth shows <3-min social contact videos shift attitudes, with stronger effects when viewer & presenter share race/gender. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/schb...

📢 One week left! Symposia submissions for #SIRS2026 close 23 Oct. 📍 Florence, Italy | 25–29 Mar 2026 Submit your proposal & help shape the scientific program. 🔗 sirs.societyconference.com/v2/

Schizophrenia isn’t just in the brain. 🧠💔🦴 New study (Xie et al., 2025, Schizophrenia) maps shared genetic links between SCZ and heart, bone & abdominal organ imaging traits—revealing its truly systemic nature and new therapeutic targets. 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

New review addressing the knowledge gap between voice hearing in psychosis and perceptual experiences in other sensory modalities with overview of voices and altered perceptual experiences across psychotic, mood and anxiety disorders @sirsofficial.bsky.social bit.ly/3J5ibDW

Reminder! Due Tomorrow SMRI seeks proposals for biological treatment trials to improve symptoms in schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Submit a 350-word summary by 15 Oct 2025. #ResearchFunding #ClinicalTrials #SMRI More Information: schizophreniaresearchsociety.org/public-resou...

💚 Today is World Mental Health Day. Nearly 1 in 7 people worldwide experience a mental health condition (WHO, 2025), yet many face barriers to support. This day reminds us to: 🔹 Advocate for access to mental health resources 🔹 Encourage understanding and inclusion 🔹 Promote compassion & support

📢 Today is the deadline! Don’t miss your chance to apply for the SIRS Research Fund Award. 🔗 Apply now: schizophreniaresearchsociety.org/join/researc... #SIRS2026 #SchizophreniaResearch #ResearchFunding #EarlyCareerResearchers

Congratulations to Dr. Catalina Mourgues-Codern, recipient of the 2025 SIRS Research Harmonisation Award! 🌟 Read More: schizophreniaresearchsociety.org/research-har... Please join us in celebrating Dr. Mourgues-Codern's achievement! 🎉 #SIRS2025 #SchizophreniaResearch

🌍 This Mental Illness Awareness Week, we recognize the strength of the global mental health community: researchers, clinicians, advocates, and those with lived experience. SIRS is proud to be part of this effort, advancing understanding and innovation in schizophrenia research. 💙 #MIAW #SIRS

⏳ One Week Left! Submit for the SIRS Research Fund Award by 9 October 2025. This award supports early career investigators in launching innovative projects to advance understanding, prevention, and treatment of schizophrenia. 🔗 Learn More: schizophreniaresearchsociety.org/join/researc...

📢 SIRS 2026 Annual Congress Registration is Now Open! 🎉 Join us 25–29 March 2026 in Florence, Italy for groundbreaking science, collaboration, and progress in schizophrenia research. 🔗 Learn More: schizophreniaresearchsociety.org/meetings/gen... 🔗 Register Today: sirs.societyconference.com/v2/

📖 A New Chapter for Schizophrenia Thank you to Dr. Robin Emsley for 3.5 years of leadership as Editor. Welcome Dr. Anthony A. Grace, Distinguished Professor and global leader in schizophrenia research, as our new Editor. Please join us in celebrating this transition!💫 #SIRS #SchizophreniaResearch

📢 SIRS 2026 Annual Congress Registration Opens in 5 Days! 📆 Join us 25–29 March 2026 in Florence, Italy for groundbreaking science, collaboration, and progress in schizophrenia research. 🔗 Learn More: schizophreniaresearchsociety.org/meetings/gen... #SIRS2026

✨ Open Submissions for #SIRS2026! ✨ SIRS is accepting submissions for the 2026 Annual Congress 📍 Florence, Italy | 25–29 March 📅 Mark your calendar and submit today: schizophreniaresearchsociety.org/meetings/awa...

🌍 Why join SIRS? 🌍 Membership connects you to a global network advancing schizophrenia research & treatment — with benefits like journal access, reduced congress fees, early-publication emails, networking, & more. ✨ Learn more: schizophreniaresearchsociety.org/join/why-join/ #SIRS #Membership

🧩 Why do people with paranoia & #psychosis delay help-seeking? Study finds attachment avoidance & anxiety reduce help-seeking/acceptance. Mediators: 🚫 self-stigma & 🤝 perceived support. Published in Schizophrenia Research.🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.sc...

Shape the future of #schizophrenia research today! Submit your Symposium Proposal before 23 October and join us in Florence, Italy for the 2026 Annual Congress, March 25–29. sirs.societyconference.com/v2/ #SIRS2026

Danish nationwide study (birth cohorts 1990–1999) shows neighborhood deprivation independently raises #schizophrenia risk. Read more here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

👥 Nearly 45% of caregivers of people with #schizophrenia in China report social isolation. Read more here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Incorporating Large Language Models (LLMs) in machine learning protocols improved detection of loose associations in early psychosis speech data. There is potential for LLMs to help identify subtle thought disorders for early intervention. Link: doi.org/10.1093/schb... #LLMs #EarlyPsychosis #SIRS