This year’s CINP Ethics Prize is awarded to Prof. K. Sonu Gaind in recognition of his exceptional leadership at the intersection of clinical psychiatry, psychopharmacology, and public policy.

Through decades of academic, clinical, and international service - and particularly through his influential, evidence-based engagement on the ethical dimensions of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in the context of mental illness - Prof. Gaind has helped shape ethical discourse, informed policy development, and advocated for the protection of vulnerable populations. His work exemplifies the principles of ethical responsibility, public engagement, and global impact that this award seeks to honour.

We are delighted that Prof. Gaind accepted our invitation to attend the CINP 2026 congress in Glasgow where he will receive his award.

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