A clinical & scientific symposium

Trauma Through
the Lifespan.

From Embodied Wounds to Precision Care

A full day of evidence-led insight, open discussion and practical learning for clinicians, educators, professionals, parents and carers.

Seafront exterior of The Westin Dragonara Resort, venue for the Trauma Through the Lifespan psychiatric conference in St Julian's, Malta
CONFERENCE VENUE
The Westin Dragonara Resort
Saturday, 27 June 2026
Conference completed
St Julian's, Malta
PRESENTED BYAura Neurosystems Ltd logo, presenter of the Trauma Through the Lifespan psychiatric conference
Clinical insight

Understand trauma across the lifespan.

Practical learning

Explore neuroscience and clinical applications.

Shared conversation

Engage with leading experts and peers.

About the symposium

A conversation that
changed understanding.

Presented by Aura Neurosystems, this clinical and scientific symposium explored trauma through the lifespan: from embodied wounds to precision care.

The day was designed to build understanding across disciplines through keynote sessions, workshops, open questions and professional connection.

Open to all · Parents and carers welcomed
What we covered

A day of shared understanding.

Trauma Through the Lifespan brought together clinicians, educators, professionals, parents and carers for a full day exploring how trauma shapes the mind and body from childhood through to adult life.

Keynote sessions from Dr Nuria Gené-Cos, Dr Marina Van der Ryst and Dr Gabriel Ellul covered the impact of trauma on those who treat it, how neuroimaging is reshaping psychiatric care, and the shift toward more precise, technology-led treatment.

Three keynote sessions
An afternoon workshop on behavioural issues and trauma
Open Q&A with the speakers
Networking with clinicians, educators and professionals
Speakers

Meet our speakers.

Dr Nuria Gené-Cos, MD, MRCPsych, PhD · The Maudsley, UK, speaker at the Trauma Through the Lifespan psychiatric conference

Dr Nuria Gené-Cos

MD, MRCPsych, PhD · The Maudsley, UK

Vicarious Suffering: the Impact of Trauma on Those Who Treat It

A clinical address, and an act of advocacy, drawn from two decades leading the UK's national trauma and dissociation service.

Dr Marina Van der Ryst, PhD · QEEG-Diplomate · Neurofeedback, speaker at the Trauma Through the Lifespan psychiatric conference

Dr Marina Van der Ryst

PhD · QEEG-Diplomate · Neurofeedback

Reading the Brain Itself: How Neuroimaging is Reshaping Care

From measurable brain signatures to the global move toward precision prescribing.

Dr Gabriel Ellul, MD, MRCPsych · Founder & CEO, Aura Neurosystems, speaker at the Trauma Through the Lifespan psychiatric conference

Dr Gabriel Ellul

MD, MRCPsych · Founder & CEO, Aura Neurosystems

Treatment Paradoxes & New Technologies: Toward a More Precise Psychiatry

On NIRS, QEEG and biometric monitoring, and matching treatment to the person.

Ms Jennifer, Speaker details to follow, speaker at the Trauma Through the Lifespan psychiatric conference

Ms Jennifer

Speaker details to follow

Symposium contributor

Further speaker details will be added as they are confirmed.

Dr Georgina Fardoe, BSc(Hon), MScPsych, PhD, speaker at the Trauma Through the Lifespan psychiatric conference

Dr Georgina Fardoe

BSc(Hon), MScPsych, PhD

Afternoon workshop contributor

Joining the open, discussion-led session on how trauma shapes behaviour from childhood into adult life.

Conference Sponsors
La Roche-Posay, dermatology sponsor of the Trauma Through the Lifespan psychiatric conference
The Learning Hub, professional education partner of the Trauma Through the Lifespan conference
The Professional Hub, clinical training partner of the Trauma Through the Lifespan conference
Trauma Through the Lifespan · Saturday, 27 June 2026 · The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta