SLTBR was founded in 1988 to study the science of and therapeutic effects of light, biological rhythms and melatonin with a program of scientific interchange, literature review and critique. SLTBR has played a key role in establishing standards for these specialized areas through consensus development, professional education, and information transfer to the public.

Although light treatment is still an important focus of our regular and corporative members, over the year meetings have covered a wider range of research interests. As an example, in July 2010, the 22nd Annual Meeting in Vienna, Austria, offered a stimulating program including a symposium in Circannual Changes in Neurobiology and Psychopathology, another on How to Shift Circadian Rhythms with Light and Melatonin and lastly a symposium on Lighting and Health . Click here to download 2010 abstracts.

This year we will continue with the tradition of combining scientific excellence through exchange of ideas and collaboration. The meeting will include three symposia and an invited lecture on light pollution assessment, a subject that has been growing in interest over the recent years. An overview of the program can be found on the main page of this website.

Becoming a member to SLTBR offers tremendous values, such as offering the unique opportunity to meet leading scientists from around the world and establishing collaboration. More particularly, if you carry out research on light therapy or biological rhythms, you are eligible for Regular voting membership. Practitioners who are not researchers are encouraged to join as Associate Members. Membership benefits include a discounted subscription to Chronobiology International, inclusion on our clinician referral list, access to the Discussion Forum, and discounted annual meeting conference fees.

If you are a non-scientist interested in light, SAD, melatonin, sleep, or other biological conditions, please check our Public Information pages.

Please enjoy your visit to the SLTBR website. We look forward to hearing from you, and hopefully welcoming you as a member of our Society.

Sincerely,
Marc Hébert, PhD
President, Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms