Registration & Attendee Information
Register Here (external link)
Date: Friday and Saturday, October 16 and 17, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (both days)
Location: Cooley Center
Address: 7440 Cambridge St. Houston, TX 77054 (external link)
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*Both in-person and virtual attendance are available.
The Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, along with our chair, Jair C. Soares, MD, PhD, and co-course directors, Gabriel Fries, PhD, MSc, and Marsal Sanches, MD, PhD, FAPA, invite you to join us for the 2026 UTHealth Houston Mood Disorders Conference: The Many Faces of Bipolar Disorder.
Despite significant advances over the past several decades in the treatment of bipolar disorder including new pharmacologic agents, psychotherapeutic approaches, and interventional strategies—a substantial proportion of patients continue to experience inadequate treatment response. In this conference, bipolar disorder across the life span will be explored, as well as treatments to manage, a look into translational research in bipolar disorder, and bipolar disorder combined with comorbid conditions.
Join us to explore the latest in bipolar disorder from the experts! Breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and opportunities to network and meet new colleagues will be provided at the conference. For any questions, please contact Senior Marketing Coordinator, Aaron Zapata.
Pricing Information
Physician: $350
UTHealth Houston Physicians: $200
Social Workers, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Counselors, Allied Health Professionals: $200
UTHealth Houston Social Workers, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Counselors, Allied Health Professionals: $100
Residents/Fellows: $200
UTHealth Houston Residents/Fellows: $100
Research Assistants, Interns, Students: $100
UTHealth Houston Research Assistants, Interns, Students: $75
Professionals (Other): $150
UTHealth Houston Professionals (Other): $75
Educational Information
PHYSICIANS – McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PSYCHOLOGISTS – The Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This activity provides 13.50 hours of psychology continuing education credits.
NURSING – UTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric Center is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Louisiana State Nurses Association Approver Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002179. This activity provides 13.50 contact hours of nursing continuing education.
SOCIAL WORKERS – This program has been approved for 13.50 credit hours in accordance with the requirements of the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners. Provider Sponsor: UT-Harris County Psychiatric Center/Provider Number: CS1177.
Venue &Parking
The Denton A. Cooley, MD and Ralph C. Cooley, DDS University Life Center (external link)
7440 Cambridge St.
Houston TX 77054
Paid parking is available at the RPC parking lot (external link) across from the BBSB building at 1941 East Road, and is within walking distance to the Cooley Center where the conference will be held.
Hotel and Accommodations
Hotels are available nearby for your convenience but are not necessary if you plan to stay in town for our conference. Below is our preferred hotel with UTHealth Houston Special Rates.
Intercontinental Hotel Houston Medical Center (external link)
First time in Houston?
Houston is home to many things around the city for you to enjoy and experience. From museums, to parks, restaurants, Houston has it all. Visit Houston (external link) has all the information you need to make the rest of your time here in Houston memorable.
