Meet the people behind CINP through a series of informal interviews with our officers, committee and Global Networking Community chairs and members. From career inspirations and scientific interests to personal passions and life beyond work, these conversations offer a glimpse into the people who help shape our international community.

This time, discover what motivates Roos van Westrhenen, Chair of CINP’s Pharmacogenetics Global Networking Community.

Seeing the lasting side effects experienced by psychiatric patients helped shape Roos’s commitment to improving treatment. She went on to establish Europe’s first non-commercial outpatient pharmacogenetic clinic in 2017 and is working to expand international collaboration through CINP.

Outside work, she plays the violin in a symphony orchestra and string quartet—and has cycled Mont Ventoux three times. Completing the climb with her husband and their two children was among her proudest moments: “For me group success is mostly more important than solo achievements.”

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What matters most to the CINP community? Our recent survey gathered 166 valid responses from current, former and prospective members, highlighting the importance of scientific exchange, research collaboration and year-round learning.

The findings also point to a need for stronger connections between congresses, clearer opportunities to contribute and more visible membership benefits. Your feedback will help inform CINP’s strategic planning and future activities.

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Help shape what comes next. Whether you have an idea for an educational session, would like to share your expertise or want to connect with colleagues, tell us through the Get Involved Survey.

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Registration for the CINP’s new online International Course in Psychopharmacology is open!

Designed for residents in psychiatry and neurology, practising psychiatrists and neurologists, general practitioners, and others wishing to strengthen their knowledge of psychopharmacology and to connect science with clinical practice, this course brings an opportunity to learn directly from internationally recognised experts.

• Seven weekly sessions: Thursdays, 7 January–18 February 2027
• Start time: 13:00 CET / 12:00 GMT, running for 2.5 hours
• Online delivery: join from your home or workplace
• Internationally renowned faculty: learn directly from experts in the field
• Interactive Q&A: discussion beyond the presentation
• Continuing professional development: CME accreditation is planned

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