Fri, 13 Sept
|University of Oxford
Oxford BFRB Conference 2024
We are proud to announce the first Oxford BFRB Conference, in collaboration with the University of Oxford! This two day event will consist of a Research Symposium (day 1) and a Community Day (day 2).
Time & Location
13 Sept 2024, 09:00 BST – 14 Sept 2024, 17:00 BST
University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
About the event
Day 1: Research Symposium
Location: University of Oxford Museum of Natural History
For the very first time, experts from a wide range of scientific backgrounds will be travelling to Oxford to share insights relevant to Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs), e.g. hair pulling and skin picking. Some of these scientists have studied BFRBs for their whole careers, others had never heard of BFRBs until this year, but all will have something important to tell us. Alongside the researchers, people with lived experience of BFRBs will share their insights - lived experience is at the heart of this event.
Day 2: Community Day
Location: University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry
This event will be a relaxed way for people with BFRBs (and their loved ones) to connect in a safe space. Activities will include gentle exercise, support groups, art, and talks on treatment and research, with plenty of time for informal discussions. There will also be an optional opportunity to participate in BFRB-related research at the event.
Tickets are available for both in-person and online participation. You can find more information and get your tickets here.
Schedule
30 minutesRegistration
Museum of Natural History
10 minutesClare Mackay: Welcome & Intro to the Day