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of psychosocial, behavioral
& biomedical sciences

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What is Behavioral Medicine?
 

ICBM 2025 – Vienna
18th International Congress
of Behavioral Medicine

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Congress 2023

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8 November 2023 in News

Welcome to the New ISBM Website

As the ISBM President I'd like to welcome you to the new ISBM website. We have completely updated the site with an eye-catching new appearance and clearer organisation of information.…
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11 October 2023 in News

In Memoriam: Neil Schneiderman

From Professor Kerry Sherman, ISBM President: It is with heavy hearts that ISBM announces the passing of our esteemed mentor, colleague and friend, Professor Neil Schneiderman. As one of the…
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9 October 2023 in INSPIRE News

Introducing INSPIRE’s new Chair: Allison Marziliano

Hello and welcome! My name is Allison Marziliano and I am a social/health psychologist working in research at Northwell Health, a large healthcare system in New York. I am currently…
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From the editor

30 July 2023 in From the Editor

IJBM at ICBM Vancouver

It is an exciting time for the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine! As we prepare to convene in Vancouver, I am reflective about the many new things on the horizon…
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Early Career Network

Introducing INSPIRE

Our early career network – INSPIRE – aims to facilitate the development and promotion of research opportunities and mentoring for students and early career researchers in behavioural medicine.

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INSPIRE NEWS

9 October 2023 in INSPIRE News

Introducing INSPIRE’s new Chair: Allison Marziliano

Hello and welcome! My name is Allison Marziliano and I am a social/health psychologist working in research at Northwell Health, a large healthcare system in New York. I am currently…
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About us

Meet the Board

Kerry Sherman

Kerry Sherman

President
Anne H. Berman

Anne H. Berman

Past President, Awards Committee Chair
Michael Hoyt

Michael Hoyt

President Elect, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine Editor
Beate Ditzen

Beate Ditzen

Treasurer
Maria Kleinstaeuber

Maria Kleinstaeuber

Secretary
Claire Conley

Claire Conley

Communications Committee Chair
Chris Kilby

Chris Kilby

Education and Training Committee Chair
Allison Marziliano

Allison Marziliano

INSPIRE Committee Chair
Susanne Fischer

Susanne Fischer

Newsletter Editor, INSPIRE Member
Sherri Sheinfeld Gorin

Sherri Sheinfeld Gorin

Finance Committee Chair
Kazuhiro Yoshiuchi

Kazuhiro Yoshiuchi

International Collaborations Committee Chair
Mette Terp Høybye

Mette Terp Høybye

Nominations Committee Chair
Lisa Newson

Lisa Newson

Organizational Liaison Committee Chair
Dawn Wilson-King

Dawn Wilson-King

Scientific Program Committee Chair
Michael Diefenbach

Michael Diefenbach

Strategic Planning Committee Chair
Lara Traeger

Lara Traeger

Membership Committee Chair
Frank Penedo

Frank Penedo

Member-at-large

What we do

What is Behavioral Medicine?

Behavioral medicine is a field that brings together different areas of knowledge to understand how our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical health are connected. It focuses on using this knowledge to prevent, diagnose, and treat health problems.

Behavioral medicine includes a wide range of topics. Some examples include:

  • How our bodies and minds work together
  • Helping individuals in medical settings
  • Finding ways to keep people healthy