International Society for Biomedical
Research on Alcohol and addictions

Melbourne, Australia – 2024 ISBRA-APSAAR World Congress

The ISBRA-APSAAR 2024 World Congress on Alcohol and Addictions was held in September 2024 at the Melbourne Convention Centre in Australia. Led by Congress President John Saunders and Vice President Andrew Lawrence, the event marked ISBRA’s return to Australia for the first time in nearly two decades.

The Congress was co-sponsored by the World Health Organization, reflecting ISBRA’s long-standing collaboration and global impact in advancing research and policy on substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. Over 530 scientists and clinicians from 32 countries participated, representing a truly international exchange of knowledge and expertise.

The program featured keynote and plenary presentations from leading experts, along with symposia, oral presentations, and poster sessions covering a wide range of topics, including neuroscience, public health, treatment, early life exposure, and the broader spectrum of addictive disorders. The event also fostered meaningful collaboration, with participants engaging in discussions, forming partnerships, and exploring future research opportunities.

The Melbourne Congress provided a vibrant platform for scientific exchange, clinical insight, and global connection within the ISBRA community.

The ISBRA-APSAAR 2024 World Congress on Alcohol and Addictions was held in September 2024 at the Melbourne Convention Centre in Australia. Led by Congress President John Saunders and Vice President Andrew Lawrence, the event marked ISBRA’s return to Australia for the first time in nearly two decades.

The Congress was co-sponsored by the World Health Organization, reflecting ISBRA’s long-standing collaboration and global impact in advancing research and policy on substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. Over 530 scientists and clinicians from 32 countries participated, representing a truly international exchange of knowledge and expertise.

The program featured keynote and plenary presentations from leading experts, along with symposia, oral presentations, and poster sessions covering a wide range of topics, including neuroscience, public health, treatment, early life exposure, and the broader spectrum of addictive disorders. The event also fostered meaningful collaboration, with participants engaging in discussions, forming partnerships, and exploring future research opportunities.

The Melbourne Congress provided a vibrant platform for scientific exchange, clinical insight, and global connection within the ISBRA community.

The single word most frequently used by participants to describe the Congress was “fantastic.”

Read the full report →