ABSTRACT
SUBMISSION
Message from Drs. Marios Constantinou and Nick Puente,
2027 INS Program Committee Co-Chairs:
Marios Constantinou, PhD
Nick Puente, PhD
The 2027 meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society in Boston centers on the theme “From Neurocircuits to People,” reflecting the evolving integration of neuroscience, cognition, and lived human experience. Contemporary neuropsychology stands at a critical junction—where advances in neural circuitry, computational modeling, and brain imaging increasingly inform how we understand behavior, identity, and clinical outcomes.
We particularly encourage submissions that:
- Integrate neurobiological and psychosocial perspectives
- Translate basic neuroscience into clinical or applied settings
- Address diversity, equity, and cultural factors in neuropsychological research and practice
- Explore innovative methodologies, including digital health, AI, and ecological assessment
Conference Theme: From Neural Circuits to People
What does it really mean to understand the brain? In today’s neuropsychology, it’s no longer enough to study neural circuits in isolation—we are increasingly challenged to connect those findings to real people, real lives, and real-world outcomes.
The theme of the 2027 International Neuropsychological Society meeting in Boston, “From Neurocircuits to People,” reflects this shift. It highlights the journey from brain mechanisms and networks to the thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and everyday experiences they shape.
Call for Abstracts
We warmly invite researchers, clinicians, and interdisciplinary professionals to submit abstracts aligned with this theme. Whether your work focuses on basic science, clinical populations, or applied practice, we are particularly interested in contributions that connect brain systems to meaningful human outcomes.
Join us in Boston in 2027 as we come together to explore not just how the brain works—but how it matters in people’s lives.
SIG Highlighted Abstracts: INS Special Interest Groups (SIGs) will highlight relevant abstract submissions at INS Boston. To be considered, please select the appropriate SIG’s name upon submission.
SIG Symposia: Submitters must coordinate SIG symposia proposals with the individual SIGs, and attest that the relevant SIG’s Executive Committee has approved their submission.
2027 Theme: From Neurocircuits to People
Submission Categories
For each abstract, authors must first select an Overall Category, as well as the Submission Topic that most closely describes their submission. Authors must select a minimum of one keyword (or up to three).
Adult Clinical Neuropsychology
− Acquired Brain Injury (e.g., TBI, concussion, stroke, tumor)
− Adaptive Functioning (e.g., driving, daily living activities, health literacy)
− Alcohol and Other Substance Use Disorders
− Assessment, Psychometrics, and Intra-Individual Test Performance
− Disorders of Consciousness (e.g., delirium, coma)
− Drug/Toxin/Metabolism-Related Cognitive Impairment (Non-addiction)
− Epilepsy
− Forensic - Disability Determination, Competencies, Criminality, and Other
− Forensic - Performance and Symptom Validity
− Functional Neurological and Conversion Disorders
− Neurobehavioral syndromes (e.g., apathy, disinhibition, impaired judgement)
− Nonpsychotic Psychiatric Disorders (e.g., mood, anxiety, impulse control, OCS, etc.)
− Psychotic Disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar psychosis,
delusional)
− Sensory/Perceptual Disorders (e.g., anosmia, peripheral neuropathy, vision/hearing loss)
Aging and Neurodegenerative Conditions
− Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia
− Demyelinating, Autoimmune, and Inflammatory Diseases (e.g., MS, ALS, Guillain Barre)
− Frontotemporal, Vascular, Lewy Body, and Other Dementias
− Mild Cognitive Impairment and Other Risk Factors for Dementia
− Movement Disorders (e.g., Parkinson's, Huntington's, dystonia, tremor)
− Typical Aging and Cognitive Decline
Brain Health, Equity, and Global Neuropsychology
− Brain Health and Positive Neuropsychology
− Cross-Cultural Neuropsychology and Global Approaches
− Health Disparities and Equity in Brain Health
− Public Health and Service Evaluation
Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience
− Cerebral Lateralization / Callosal Studies / Behavioral Neurology
− Executive Functions and Frontal Lobe Processes
− Language and Speech / Aphasia
− Memory and Amnesia
− Social, Emotional, and Affective Processes
− Visuospatial Processing, Neglect, and Agnosia
Intervention and Rehabilitation
− Clinical Service Delivery and Models of Care
− Cognitive Interventions
− Lifestyle Interventions
− Psychosocial and Behavioral Interventions
− Technology-Assisted and Digital Interventions
Medical, Infectious, and Genetic Conditions
− Anoxia / Hypoxia
− Genetic, Toxic, and Metabolic Disorders
− Infectious Disease (e.g., HIV, COVID, Hepatitis)
− Sleep and Circadian Disorders
− Systemic Conditions (e.g., diabetes, cancer, pulmonary, cardiovascular)
Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Pediatric Neuropsychology
− ADHD and Attentional Disorders
− Autism, Intellectual, Speech/Language, and Other Developmental Disorders
− Family Environment, Pediatric Health Disparities, and Pediatric Cross-Cultural Considerations
− Learning Disabilities, Academic Skills, and Giftedness
− Pediatric Assessment and Psychometrics
− Pediatric Neurological and Acquired Brain Injuries (e.g., TBI, vascular injury, epilepsy)
− Pediatric Psychosocial, Emotional, and Psychiatric Conditions
− Pediatric Systemic and Medical Conditions (e.g., cancer, infections, genetic disorders)
− Prenatal/Congenital and Perinatal Factors and Associated Conditions
Other
− For submissions that do not clearly fit into another category
Professional Development and Training
− Career Development and Mentorship
− Education and Training Programs
− Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies Research Methods and Emerging Technologies
− General Methodology, Psychometrics, and Assessment
− Neuroimaging: MRI/MRA (structure & function), PET, fNIRS
− Neuromodulation and Neurostimulation (e.g., DBS, TMS, tDCS)
− Neurophysiology: EEG / ERP / MEG
− Teleneuropsychology
Questions regarding abstract submission? Contact abstracts@the-ins.org
Submit an Individual Abstract
Individual abstracts may be submitted for paper or poster consideration. Participating symposium abstracts may be submitted as part of a complete symposium proposal (see below for more info).
Submit a
Symposium
Authors may submit a complete symposium proposal, consisting of an overall proposal with 4-5 participating abstracts.
Each symposium must be pre-organized by a designated chair (or two co-chairs), and submitted as a comprehensive and integrated proposal. A complete symposium proposal must include a summary/overview submitted by the chair, and 4 to 5 symposium abstracts that are invited by the chair to participate. The chair must link all of the participating abstracts from their symposium proposal (participating abstracts may be submitted above).
Symposia that do not meet these criteria will not be considered. For questions, please contact abstracts@the-ins.org.