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Philippe Conus is a full professor at the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne (UNIL) and head of the General Psychiatry Department at the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV). He is a dual-trained internist and psychiatrist with a specialization in early intervention in psychotic disorders.
His research focuses on cohort studies in early psychosis, particularly the early phases of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. He is the founder of the TIPP program (Therapeutic Intervention in Primary Psychosis), a pioneering early detection and specialized care initiative for emerging psychoses. His work has led to nearly 80 publications exploring patient outcomes and neurobiological mechanisms in early-stage disorders, often in collaboration with the CHUV-UNIL Psychiatric Neuroscience Center and the EPFL Brain and Mind Institute.
Recently, his research has expanded into urban mental health, examining how city environments affect mental well-being. This interdisciplinary work, conducted with geographer Ola Söderström and funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, aims to develop urban strategies that promote mental health, supported by the Municipality of Lausanne.
His research trends reflect a strong emphasis on translational psychiatry, integrating clinical care with neuroscience and public health. He collaborates widely across disciplines, fostering innovation in both research and patient care.
- 2017 Halfen Prize, awarded by the French Academy of Sciences
Philippe Conus has supervised numerous researchers and mentored a new generation of academics through his leadership in interdisciplinary projects and clinical research programs. He has secured significant grant funding, including from the Swiss National Science Foundation (FNS), to support his work on early psychosis and urban mental health interventions. His leadership extends to international roles, including his appointment as president of the International Association for Early Intervention in Mental Health (IEPA) in July 2024.
He leads the Research Unit of the General Psychiatry Department and is deeply involved with the Synapsy initiative and the CHUV-UNIL Psychiatric Neuroscience Center. His work bridges clinical practice, neuroscience research, and public health policy, promoting a collaborative ecosystem between clinicians, researchers, and urban planners.
