12th ISRII Scientific Meeting

ISRII was thrilled to host the 12th Scientific Meeting at the University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, from
June 2-5, 2024!

The International Society for Research on Internet Interventions (ISRII) celebrated its 20th anniversary by hosting its 12th Scientific Meeting in Limerick, Ireland. This milestone event offered a platform to review the progress in the field of Internet Interventions and to discuss the future trajectory. Attendees took part in scientific dialogues and social festivities, marking the considerable progress in the dynamic field of digital and mental health interventions facilitated by internet and digital technologies.

The conference buzzed with activity, hosting 435 attendees from around the globe over four days packed with pre-conference workshops and concurrent sessions, including symposia, oral and poster presentations, panel discussions, and live demonstrations. Researchers presented their latest findings and studies on eHealth advancements focusing on behavioral, mental, and psychosocial health.

The meeting featured over 350 presentations, complemented by daily plenary sessions with keynote speakers showcasing the evolution of ISRII, reflecting on its history, current initiatives, and future directions.

Keynote Speakers

Professor Lee Ritterband

 

Professor Gerhard Andersson

 

Professor Heleen Riper

 

Professor Helen Christensen

 

Professor David Mohr

 

Dr. Sarah Vigerland

 

Dr. Alexis Whitton

 

Associate Professor Charles Jonassaint


2024 ISRII AWARDS

The ISRII 12th Scientific Meeting was the venue for announcing the 2024 ISRII Awards. Here are the details of the awards along with the names of the distinguished recipients.

The Early Career Researcher Award was presented to an outstanding early investigator who shows promise for contributing to the field of digital health. The 2024 Early Career Researcher Award recipient is:

Giovanni Ramos, PhD

The Rising Star Award was given to exceptional researchers who have significantly contributed to advancing the field of digital health. Awardees have showcased their contributions to digital health via a comprehensive body of scholarly work. The 2024 Rising Star Award recipients are:

Katrina Champion, PhD
Nicholas Jacobson, PhD

The Leadership Award is the ISRII organization's highest accolade recognizing exceptional individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and contributions to the field of Internet Interventions. This prestigious honor celebrates their profound impact on the scientific community through visionary stewardship, groundbreaking research, and innovative initiatives. Recipients of this award are esteemed for their unwavering dedication to advancing the frontiers of knowledge and inspiring future generations of digital health scientists. The 2024 Leadership Award recipients are:

David Mohr, PhD
Heather Hadjistavropoulos, PhD 

The Extraordinary Dedication Award is presented to an ISRII member who has made extraordinary contributions to the ISRII and our activities and demonstrated dedication in advancing the aims and vision of the ISRII and the field of internet interventions more broadly. The 2024 Extraordinary Dedication Award recipients are:

Claudia Buntrock, PhD

Louise Thornton, PhD
Philip Chow, PhD

The Extraordinary Contributions to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award is presented to an early- to mid-career stage ISRII member whose research and activities have made exceptional contributions to overcoming health disparities, advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and making internet interventions more accessible to a broad and diverse population. The 2024 Extraordinary Contributions to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award recipient is:

Terika McCall, PhD, MPH, MBA

The Translational Impact Award recognizes the translational and non-academic outputs of its members that advance the field of digital health by ensuring that research is translated into practice. The 2024 Translational Impact Award recipient is:

Nick Titov, PhD

In Recognition of Global Leadership in Internet Interventions:

Professor Pim Cuijpers

For Exceptional Leadership in Internet Interventions:

Professor Sally Merry

In Appreciation of a Global Leadership in Internet Interventions:

Professor Heleen Riper

2024 ISRII Travel Award

Justine Bautista
Madelyne Bisby
Taylor Braund
Laura D'Adamo
Lyra Egan
Sohpie Eicher
Tara Guckel
Maria Hanano
Rosa Hernandez-Ramos
Roselinde Janowski
Melody Kim
Tanvi Lakhtakia
Dara Kiu Yi Leung
Ana Filipa Oliveira
Gavin Rackoff
Darsol Seok
Laura Simon

2024 Poster Award

Oscar Castro
The LvL UP trial: Protocol for a sequential, multiple assignment, randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a blended holistic mobile lifestyle intervention

Annika Sannes
Barriers and Facilitators to Implementation of Internet-delivered Therapist-guided Therapy in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Tara Guckel
Psychological mediators of effective alcohol and anxiety interventions for youth

Eric Andrews
Patterns of Thought Characteristics in Everyday Life as Predictors of Psychological Well-Being and Possible Targets for Personalized Treatment - A Mind Window Study

Mariebelle Kraus
Time to onset of major depressive disorder: One-year results from the EVIDENT-study, an RCT of an internet intervention for depression

Helene Skaarnes
Exploring the Acceptability of CoolMinds: An Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Adolescents with Anxiety Disorders

2024 People's Choice Awards

Exploring the Acceptability of CoolMinds: An Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Adolescents with Anxiety Disorders
Author: Helene Skaarnes

Development and status of SibeR, the Swedish national quality registry for internet-based psychological treatment
Author: Cecilia Svanborg

Exploring cigarettes smoked, craving level, and mood with participation in Ecological Momentary Assessments: Secondary analysis of the quitSTART incentivization trial
Authors: Mai Kadi, Kara Wiseman

Stay tuned for details on ISRII's 13th Scientific Meeting in 2025!