A specialized workshop bringing together computational methods and clinical expertise to advance understanding of mental health and psychiatric disorders.
ApplyThe 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.
(OCT 19) |
(OCT 20) |
(OCT 21) |
(OCT 22) Optional add-on |
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| 08:00 AM | BREAKFAST + REGISTRATION [8:00-9:00] |
BREAKFAST [8:00-9:00] |
BREAKFAST [8:00-9:00] |
FACULTY CLINIC* (Optional add-on, +$50) One-on-one meetings with faculty, by sign-up |
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| 09:00 AM | OPENING + INTRODUCTION | TUTORIAL 3 Angela Radulescu Reinforcement Learning [9:00-10:30] |
LECTURE Laura Berner Clinically Relevant Computational Psychiatry [9:00-10:00] |
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| 09:30 AM | TUTORIAL 1 Shawn Rhoads Fitting Models to Behavioral Data (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 Vincenzo Fiore Bayesian Inference [10:30-12:00] |
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| 11:00 AM | TUTORIAL 1 Shawn Rhoads Fitting Models to Behavioral Data (Part 2) [11:00-12:00] |
PANEL DISCUSSION [11:00-12:00] |
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| 11:30 AM | ||||
| 12:00 PM | LUNCH [12:00-1:00] |
LUNCH [12:00-1:00] |
LUNCH [12:00-1:00] |
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| 12:30 PM | ||||
| 01:00 PM | TUTORIAL 2 Blair Shevlin Drift Diffusion Modeling [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 Guillermo Cecchi Diagnosis and Prognosis from Speech and Facial Expression in Naturalistic Contexts [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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| 05:30 PM | ||||
| 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: $380 for trainees, $610 for faculty, and $840 for industry. An optional faculty clinic day (Thursday, October 22) — for one-on-one meetings with faculty — is available to in-person participants for an additional $50.
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?
The 2026 application is now open. Apply by August 31, 2026 for in-person attendance; online applications are accepted on a rolling basis through October 12, 2026. Apply here.
When will applicants be notified of their acceptance?
Applicant notification date: September 15, 2026. Registration deadline: October 1, 2026 for in-person attendance and October 15, 2026 for online attendance.
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.
Is there any pre-work before the workshop?
Yes. Prior to the workshop, we will send out pre-work to help participants prepare: short prerequisite readings and videos, a glossary of key terms, and introductory coding and math resources.
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.
