A specialized workshop bringing together computational methods and clinical expertise to advance understanding of mental health and psychiatric disorders.
Sign up for updatesThe New York Computational Psychiatry Workshop (NYCPW) is an immersive, hands-on three-day workshop designed to provide trainees with the latest tools and knowledge in computational psychiatry. Our aim is to bridge the gap between computational methods and clinical applications.
The workshop will take place at the Mount Sinai Center for Computational Psychiatry in the Hess Center for Science and Medicine, 1470 Madison Avenue, Second Floor, New York, NY 10029, on October 19-21, 2026.
Gain an understanding of computational cognitive models and their application to psychiatric research, focusing on the latest theories in decision-making, learning, and social cognition.
Engage in interactive, hands-on tutorials where participants learn to fit computational models to simulated and real data.
Explore how computational methods can be translated into clinical settings, bridging the gap between research and practice to improve patient outcomes in mental health.
All times are Eastern Time.
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| 08:00 AM | BREAKFAST + REGISTRATION [8:00-9:00] |
BREAKFAST [8:00-9:00] |
BREAKFAST [8:00-9:00] |
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| 09:00 AM | OPENING + INTRODUCTION | TUTORIAL 3 Shawn Rhoads Fitting Models to Behavioral Data [9:00-10:30] |
LECTURE Laura Berner Clinically Relevant Computational Psychiatry [9:00-10:00] |
| 09:30 AM | TUTORIAL 1 Angela Radulescu Reinforcement Learning (Part 1) [9:30-10:30] |
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| 10:00 AM | TUTORIAL 6 Saren Seeley Study Design & Replicability [10:00-11:00] |
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| 10:30 AM | BREAK | TUTORIAL 4 Blair Shevlin Drift Diffusion Modeling [10:30-12:00] |
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| 11:00 AM | TUTORIAL 1 Angela Radulescu Reinforcement Learning (Part 2) [11:00-12:00] |
PANEL DISCUSSION [11:00-12:00] |
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| 12:00 PM | LUNCH [12:00-1:00] |
LUNCH [12:00-1:00] |
LUNCH [12:00-1:00] |
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| 01:00 PM | TUTORIAL 2 Vincenzo Fiore Bayesian Inference [1:00-3:00] |
TUTORIAL 5 Ülgen Kilic Network Theory for Psychiatry [1:00-2:30] |
BREAKOUT PROJECTS* [1:00-3:00] |
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| 02:30 PM | COFFEE BREAK | ||
| 03:00 PM | COFFEE BREAK | BREAKOUT PROJECTS* [3:00-6:00] |
COFFEE BREAK |
| 03:30 PM | LECTURE Speaker TBD LLMs for Cognitive Modeling [3:30–4:30] |
BREAKOUT PROJECTS* [3:30-4:00] |
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| 04:00 PM | PROJECTS WRAP-UP* [4:00-5:00] |
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| 04:30 PM | INTRO TO BREAKOUT PROJECTS* [4:30-5:00] |
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| 05:00 PM | SOCIAL EVENT* (Food/drinks available for purchase) [5:00-6:30] |
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| 06:00 PM | DINNER On your own |
* indicates in-person only events.
How much will it cost to participate?
In-person registration will be $545 for trainees (e.g., students and postdoctoral researchers), $875 for faculty, and $1,200 for industry. Registration for online attendance will be discounted at approximately 70% of the main rate: $315 for trainees, $615 for faculty, and $1,200 for industry.
Is housing provided?
We are unable to provide participant housing this year. Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations. We are working on finding a hotel room block for discounted hotel rates near the venue.
Who should apply?
We welcome participants from all career stages interested in using computational modeling to study mental health. The workshop is primarily geared toward trainees (e.g., students and postdoctoral researchers). Applicants should have some experience with programming (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB) and have completed formal coursework in math and statistics.
When is the application deadline?
Apply by August 31, 2026. The application form for the 2026 workshop has not yet been confirmed. Stay tuned for updates.
When will applicants be notified of their acceptance?
Applicant notification date: TBD. Registration deadline: TBD. Stay tuned for updates.
What is the workshop size?
We expect 50 participants.
What is the format of the course?
The workshop will be a mix of lectures and hands-on tutorials. In-person participants will have the opportunity to work in small groups on a project and participate in networking events.
What is the workshop schedule?
The current 2026 schedule is listed above. Session details remain subject to update.
Where is the workshop location?
The workshop will take place at the Mount Sinai Center for Computational Psychiatry in the Hess Center for Science and Medicine, 1470 Madison Avenue, Second Floor, New York, NY 10029.
Who can I contact for more information?
Please contact the workshop directors (Shawn Rhoads and Angela Radulescu) with any questions.
The 2026 application form will open within a few weeks.
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