Philippe Conus

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Philippe Conus is a leading psychiatrist and researcher whose work fundamentally advances our understanding of early psychosis and its treatment. His primary research areas center on the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying psychotic disorders, particularly the role of sensorimotor predictive processing in self-monitoring failures. Conus’s major contributions include elucidating how sensorimotor conflict can induce auditory misattribution and passivity symptoms in early psychosis, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2019 paper (44 citations), which experimentally links bodily self-monitoring dysfunction to hallucinatory experiences. His impact is further underscored by his leadership in early intervention programs, notably the TIPP (Treatment and Early Intervention in Psychosis Program) in Lausanne, which has shaped international guidelines for first-episode psychosis care. Conus has also been instrumental in developing integrated models of care that combine pharmacological, psychological, and social interventions. With over 200 publications and an h-index exceeding 50, his work has garnered widespread recognition, including awards from the European Psychiatric Association. For students and researchers, Conus’s research offers a compelling bridge between cognitive neuroscience and clinical psychiatry, providing mechanistic insights that directly inform therapeutic strategies for psychosis.