FAQ

What is Computational Psychiatry?

Computational psychiatry is an interdisciplinary field which seeks to characterize mental health conditions in terms of changes in computations at multiple scales. In recent years, the field of human neuroscience, particularly functional neuroimaging, has begun to address the underlying neurobiology of changes in brain function related to psychiatric conditions and symptoms. This effort has produced some exciting early discoveries, but it has also highlighted the need for computational models that can bridge the explanatory gap between neurobiology and clinical symptoms. The expertise and quantitative tools required to address this gap exist only across disciplines, combining skills and knowledge from investigators and clinicians that are jointly interested in solving problems of mental health.

What Is the Aim and Scope of this conference?

One of the central concerns in computational neuroscience is to construct theoretical accounts of mental function that link characterizations of neurobiology, psychology, and aspects of the environment. In Computational Psychiatry, these theories, realized in models at various scales, are used to elucidate mechanisms underlying psychiatric symptoms and identify effective interventions and therapies.

I am presenting a poster at this conference. What should I know?

Please review our Poster Instructions for details on formatting, printing, and presentation logistics. This guide includes helpful tips for designing posters that communicate effectively across disciplines, recommended poster sizes, and local printing options. Make sure your poster is accessible, engaging, and ready for display during your assigned session.

How can I reach Tübingen?

Arrival by airplane

The closest international airport is Stuttgart with direct flight connection from/to many cities in Europe, however only from/to a small number of oversea airports. Most overseas connections will arrive in Frankfurt or Munich and connecting flights to Stuttgart are available.

The journey from the airport to Tübingen takes about 30 minutes by taxi and will cost you about 85 €. Please keep in mind that Uber or similar services are not available in Germany for legal reasons. 

We also recommend the bus lines 826 and 828 that will bring you – twice per hour - directly to Tübingen within one hour for 11 €. The departure is in front of the terminal (on the ‘far’ lef when you leave the airport). Please keep in mind that you need to pay the ticket in cash.

(https://www.dbregiobus-bawue.de/angebot/rbb-Airport-Sprinter-en)

If coming from overseas you might fly to Frankfurt and you can reach Tübingen within three hours by train. Trains leave directly from the airport every hour to Stuttgart Central Station and you change here to the regional train to Tübingen. 

You can buy train tickets in advance at the website of the Deutsche Bahn or directely at the airline.

Arrival by train

Tübingen main station is located just a few minutes from the town-center and it will take you just some minutes to the conference venue.

You will find the Main Bus Station in front of the train station. Please note: You cannot buy a ticket from the bus driver. There is a vending machine in every bus. Make sure that you have some change as only coins are accepted by the vending machine. Please select ” Einzelfahrschein Erwachsener“ for a single ticket. 

Tübingen by Bus

The network of busses in Tübingen is rather dense and very convenient. Many lines start or end at the train station. Many lines pass the conference venue “Kino Museum”. The best stops to get off the bus are “Wilhelmstraße” or “Nonnenhaus”.