The 10th edition of Futurapolis Santé, an event dedicated to health and medical innovation, will take place on Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Opéra Comédie in Montpellier, France. Organized by Le Point magazine in collaboration with the City and Metropolis of Montpellier, the Occitanie Region, and the MedVallée excellence pole, the event will feature discussions on the brain's mysteries and recent scientific and technological advancements in medicine. Anne Jeanblanc, editorial director of Futurapolis Santé, noted that the brain, which accounts for just 2% of body weight, is the center of thought, emotion, and memory, and that leading experts will present groundbreaking research on its functions and disorders.
On Friday at 2 pm, Audrey Renard, a commander and head of the behavioral sciences department in the gendarmerie, will share insights into the daily life of an investigator. On Saturday at 10 am, Lionel Naccache, a neurologist and researcher at the Institute of the Brain, will discuss how humans perceive and interpret reality. Later that day at 2:45 pm, Raoul Belzeaux, a professor of psychiatry, and Sophie Gil, a professor of biochemistry and perinatology, will explore the mental interactions between mothers and their children. At 4:15 pm, Sébastien Bohler, a neuroscientist and doctor in neurobiology, will examine the science behind fears and how they can be addressed.
On Friday at 2:45 pm, Professor Vincent Costalat, head of the neuro-radiology department at the Montpellier CHU, will explain non-invasive techniques for treating brain conditions. On Saturday at 2 pm, Maud Rothärmel and Racan Abidine, both psychiatrists, will discuss new approaches for treating depression that does not respond to standard treatments. At 4:50 pm, Professor Marc Ychou, along with Amélie Darlix and Laëtitia Levère, will present hopeful developments in the treatment of brain tumors. At 10:50 am, Anne Sauvaget and Fabien Vinckier, both professors of psychiatry, will focus on the latest advances in neuromodulation therapies.
The event will also address mental health, especially among young people. On Friday at 3:50 pm, Vincent Bounes, Isabelle Laffont, and Delphine Sassus will outline the solutions being implemented by the Occitanie Region to improve mental health care. On Saturday at 11:35 am, Hélène Donnadieu and Maria Melchior will discuss strategies to protect young people from substance abuse and addiction.
Futurapolis Santé 2026 to Explore Brain Mysteries and Medical Advances
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