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Call for Nominations: 2027 Scientific and Service Awards
We are pleased to announce a call for nominations for Scientific and Service Awards. Awards will be presented at the opening ceremony of our International Congress of Behavioral Medicine (ICBM2027)…
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Call for Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Submissions for 2027 Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions
The Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) is now accepting abstract submissions for the 2027 Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions in Atlanta, GA, from April 14-17, 2027! This year's theme, "Partnerships…
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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.
INSPIRE NEWS
Meet our 2026 ISBM-sponsored HBIC Awardee Dr Kelly Lloyd
The Health and Behavior International Collaborative (HBIC) Award is designed to facilitate mentorship collaborations with international laboratories or research groups under the guidance of an identified international mentor. The HBIC…
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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