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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin - DGAI 2026

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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin - DGAI 2026

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Kassel, Germany

Conference dates:

16 - 18 September 2026

Registration:

January 2026

Abstract submission:

Deadline: 4 Mai 2026

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Annual Symposium organized by the Students of the Graduate School of Life Sciences, University of Würzburg

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Annual Symposium organized by the Students of the Graduate School of Life Sciences, University of Würzburg

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EUREKA!

Where:

GSLS: Hubland Nord, Geb. 21, Würzburg

Conference dates:

07-08 October 2026

Registration and Abstract submission:

To be announced

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Mannheim, Germany

Conference dates:

21-24 October 2026

Registration:

Starting at 02 March 2026

Abstract submission:

26 January - 23 February 2026

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Bangkok, Thailand

Conference dates:

26-30 October 2026
Registration:
Early bird deadline: 15 Mai 2026

Abstract submission:

Deadline: 15 February 2026

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Congress of the American Society for Neuroscience, 2026

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Congress of the American Society for Neuroscience, 2026

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Washington, D.C., USA

Conference dates:

14-18 November 2026

Registration:

Starting in July 2026

Abstract submission:

27 Mai - 10 June 2026

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Dates: Saturday, November 14-Wednesday, November 18 Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. SfN membership is invited to submit proposals for sessions to be held at Neuroscience 2026. Submit a proposal for a session or event by Wednesday, January 21, 5 p.m. EST. Join our email list to receive annual meeting updates.

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18th Göttingen Meeting of the German Neuroscience Society (GNS) 2027

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18th Göttingen Meeting of the German Neuroscience Society (GNS) 2027

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Göttingen, Germany

Conference dates:

17 - 19 March 2027
Registration:
To be announced

Abstract submission:

To be announced

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17th Göttingen Meeting of the German Neuroscience Society

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Die Neurowissenchaftliche Gesellschaft e.V. hat es sich zum Ziel gesetzt, die Neurowissenschaften in Forschung und Lehre zu fördern und in allen ihren Teilenbereichen in In- und Ausland zu repräsentieren. Sie versteht sich als Servicezentrale für alle, die auf einem Gebiet der Neurowissenschaft tätig oder an Neurowissenschaft interessiert sind. Dabei sind ihre Zielgruppen Wissenschaftler und Mediziner ebenso wie auch Lehrer, Schüler, Patienten, Betroffene und interessierte Laien. Die Neurowissenchaftliche Gesellschaft e.V. sieht ihre Aufgaben nicht nur in einem Angebot von Dienstleistungen für Neurowissenschaftler, sondern auch in einer Wissensvermittlung an die Öffentlichkeit.

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10th International Congress on Neuropathic Pain - NeuPSIG 

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10th International Congress on Neuropathic Pain - NeuPSIG 

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To be announced

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NeuPSIG 2025 – International Congress on Neuropathic Pain

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Workshop submission is open! Submit your workshop proposal now!

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Congress of the European Pain Federation - EFIC 2027

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Congress of the European Pain Federation - EFIC 2027

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Glasgow, Scotland

Conference dates:

21-23 April 2027

Registration:

To be announced

Abstract submission:

Deadline: 30 September 2026

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The European Pain Federation EFIC is a multidisciplinary professional organisation in the field of pain research and medicine.

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13th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology, 2027

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13th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology, 2027

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Gothenburg, Sweden

Conference dates:

12 - 15 June 2027

Registration:

To be announced

Abstract submission:

To be announced

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13th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology - Gothenburg 2027

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The 13th European Academy of Neurology congress will be on 12-15 June 2027, in Gothenburg, Sweden

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Copenhagen, Denmark

Conference dates:

29 - 31 May 2027

Registration:

To be announced

Abstract submission:

To be announced

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Chicago, USA

Conference dates:

8 - 11 May, 2027

Registration:

To be announced

Abstract submission:

To be announced

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The website of the European Pain School :: EPS 2026

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60th Annual Scientific Meeting of the British Pain Society

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60th Annual Scientific Meeting of the British Pain Society

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England

Conference dates:

To be announced (2027)

Registration:

To be announced

Abstract Submission:

To be announced

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Welcome Letter – BPS ASM 2026 / 21 – 23 April 2026 Harrogate Convention Centre, UK

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Glasgow, Scotland

Conference dates:

2028
Registration:
To be announced

Abstract submission:

To be announced

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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies

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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - The voice of European neuroscience, representing more than 20,000 European neuroscientists

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The voice of European neuroscience, representing more than 20,000 European neuroscientists

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The website "Research in Germany" helps you to find your way to Germany, to seek for PhD positions, research jobs or funding opportunities. It describes the German research landscape and helps you plan your career and life in Germany. Welcome to Germany - the Land of Ideas!

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Germany is a top destination for PhD students, postdocs, and senior scientists. The website "Research in Germany" helps you to find your way to Germany, to seek for PhD positions, research jobs or funding opportunities. It describes the German research landscape and provides you with contacts to institutions and networks. Welcome to Germany - the Land of Ideas!

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Germany is a top destination for PhD students, postdocs, and senior scientists. The website "Research in Germany" helps you to find your way to Germany, to seek for PhD positions, research jobs or funding opportunities. It describes the German research landscape and provides you with contacts to institutions and networks.

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Job offers

The leading job market and career guide for science, research, public service and society

Career advice

For individuals working or aspiring to work in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the platform provides insightful articles on career prospects and salary expectations for academic professionals. Additionally, it offers essential guidance on visa regulations, insurance, and tax requirements.

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academics – the leading job market for science and research.

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academics offers the largest selection of individual job vacancies in universities and in companies as well as comprehensive career advice.

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Germany

Conference dates:

To be announced

Registration:

To be announced

Abstract submission:

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We hope you are as excited as we are, because NeuroDoWo 2023 is getting closer!

Right now, we need some information from you to prepare your nametags, and collect our order for the final BBQ in Konstanz' most lovely biergarten.

Note that this is not a registration for the NeuroDoWo itself - the registrations are closed.

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On their website, you will find valuable resources such as funding programs, workshops, Hidden Camps, personal coaching, and more, all aimed at supporting and mentoring researchers on their diverse career paths, whether in academia, industry, or the nonprofit sector.

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Wir beraten, vernetzen und fördern.

Wir BERATEN Wissenschaftler*innen unabhängig und auf Augenhöhe zu Karrierefragen, wir VERNETZEN mit Peers und Expert*innen in allen Sektoren und FÖRDERN gemeinsam mit Stiftungspartnern durch Programme.

Wir wollen dazu beitragen, dass Wissenschaftler*innen effektiv in der Gesellschaft wirken können und unterstützen Institutionen dabei, diese Mission durch unsere Angebote mit uns gemeinsam voranzutreiben.

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Wir BERATEN Wissenschaftler*innen unabhängig und auf Augenhöhe zu Karrierefragen, wir VERNETZEN mit Peers und Expert*innen in allen Sektoren und FÖRDERN gemeinsam mit Stiftungspartnern durch Programme. Wir wollen dazu beitragen, dass Wissenschaftler*innen effektiv in der Gesellschaft wirken können und unterstützen Institutionen dabei, diese Mission durch unsere Angebote mit uns gemeinsam voranzutreiben.

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Workshops and Meetings are held in German.

Both male and female scientists can apply to take part in MENTORING med PEER.

MENTORING med ONE-to-ONE is exclusively available to female scientists.

These career development programs are aimed at female medical doctors and postdoctoral researchers from other disciplines.

The application deadline is in November each year, and the program starts in January.

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Explore academic well-being with Smart & Well, the podcast that dives deep into the mental health challenges faced by students and researchers in the high-pressure world of academia.

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Casting Light on Adult ADHD: A Conversation with Dr. Lenka Staun

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Podcast · Smart & Well · Explore academic well-being with Smart & Well, the podcast that dives deep into the mental health challenges faced by students and researchers in the high-pressure world of academia. Join us as we challenge the stigma, foster open conversations, and provide expert insights on topics like stress management, depression, or career insecurities.🎙️Brought to you by a passionate group of students and researchers in Berlin—Antje, Katharina, Polina & Sofia—Smart & Well is on a mission to promote well-being, prevent distress, and build a supportive community. Stay tuned for eye-opening interviews with experts in psychology, healthcare, coaching, and more. It’s time to prioritize mental health in academia. Let’s get Smart and Well together!🌟 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"The JMU Research Academy serves as a hub for all of the training, coaching, counselling and mentoring services provided by Personal and Professional Development and our partners within JMU.

It supports researchers - from doctoral candidates to professors - on their personal career paths and provides solutions that are tailored to their specific needs."

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The Brains Behind Neuroscience

FENS is the voice of European neuroscience! Professor Richard Roche, Chair of the FENS Communication Committee, will speak with neuroscientists focusing on various areas of brain research. The podcast will also feature relevant neuroscience events and opportunities. Make sure to tune in to the best of European neuroscience!

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Richard Roche - Chair of the Communication Committee

Dr Richard Roche is a Professor and Deputy Head of Department at the Department of Psychology, Maynooth University, where he has been employed since 2005, following undergraduate, postgraduate and postdoctoral study at Trinity College, Dublin. His areas of interest are cognitive neuroscience/neuropsychology, particularly memory, ageing, dementia, stroke, brain injury and synaesthesia. He has published 37 research articles, over 90 conference posters, several book chapters and three academic books (plus one novel). He has to date accrued over EUR 1.4 million in research funding and has graduated 9 PhD students and 3 MSc students. He has served as President of Neuroscience Ireland and was Founding President of the Irish Brain Council. He is also strongly committed to science outreach and public engagement and has served on the FENS Communications Committee since 2020, of which he became Chair in 2022.

FENS Cast | episode 17
Unlocking Neuroscience: Data Sharing and Science Communication With Helena Ledmyr
Join Professor Richard Roche in this insightful episode of FENS Cast as he interviews Dr Helena Ledmyr, Director of Development and Communications at the International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility (INCF).

Dr Ledmyr shares her journey, from earning a PhD at the Karolinska Institute to transitioning into science communication at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. She discusses the challenges and rewards of her career change, and how it led her to a leadership role at INCF, where she now works on facilitating data sharing in neuroscience through the development and endorsement of global standards, best practices and training.

Helena also discusses the growing importance of science communication and the hurdles related to making data sharing accessible for the whole neuroscience community.

Listen to the full episode to learn more!

Helena Ledmyr

Helena Ledmyr received her PhD at the Karolinska Institute on the field of cardiovascular disease. After a brief postdoc in the same institute, she moved away from academia and started working at the Royal Swedish Academy of Science as administrator and communications office r where she became more involved in science outreach. After three years she joined the International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility (INCF), an international non-profit organisation with the mission to develop, evaluate, and endorse standards and best practices that embrace the principles of Open, FAIR, and Citable neuroscience, and a FENS member society. She is now Director of Development and Communications at INCF and remain passionate about science communication in all its forms.

FENS Cast | episode 16
EJN behind the scenes with Yoland Smith and John Foxe
Join Professor Richard Roche for a special live session of FENS Cast, recorded at the FENS Forum 2024 in Vienna, Austria, as he sits down with Yoland Smith and John Foxe, Co-Editors-in-Chief of the European Journal of Neuroscience (EJN).

Smith and Foxe share their journey to leading the EJN editorial team and discuss the initiatives they've introduced at the journal. They explore the impact of practices like the open review process, their approach to selecting a strong editorial team, and the challenges of staying ahead in the age of social media.

Don't miss this conversation on the future of neuroscience publishing. Listen to the new episode now!

John Foxe and Yoland Smith

John Foxe is the Kilian J. and Caroline F. Schmitt Chair in Neuroscience, Director of The Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience, and serves as Chair of the Department of Neuroscience at The University of Rochester. His research investigates the neurobiological bases of neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric conditions such as autism and schizophrenia. He uses electrophysiological and neuroimaging techniques to understand how inputs from the various sensory systems are combined in the brain and what happens when these multisensory integration abilities are impacted by the disease. He is EJN co-editor-in-chief.

Yoland Smith is a Professor and Vice-Chair of Faculty Affairs in Neurology at the Emory University School of Medicine and the Chief of the Division of Neuropharmacology and Neurological Disorders at the Emory National Primate Research Centre. His research focuses on the pathophysiology of Parkinson's Disease and characterises changes in the synaptic plasticity of the basal ganglia in normal and pathological conditions. He uses in vitro and in vivo anatomical, electrophysiological, pharmacological, and brain imaging approaches to study the functional organisation of the basal ganglia in normal nonhuman primates and in nonhuman primate models of Parkinson's Disease. He is EJN co-editor-in-chief.

FENS Cast | episode 15

Path to PI with Oliver Barnstedt

Join Professor Richard Roche in the latest episode of FENS Cast as he delves into the work of Dr. Oliver Barnstedt, PI at the Barnstedt Lab, Institute for Biology, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg.

Dr. Barnstedt recounts his inspiring path to becoming a PI and establishing his lab focused on Neural Circuits for Memory and Action. From his early days as a high school student driven by a curiosity to understand his peers' behaviour, he navigates us through his academic path, which led him to Oxford for his Master's and PhD studies.

A challenging moment was his transition from Drosophila to mice models during his postdoctoral research, which he remembers highlighting the insights and hurdles encountered along the way.

Dr. Barnstedt also shares his enriching experiences at the FENS Forums, beginning with the 2012 Forum in Barcelona, and highlights the vibrant scientific discussions and invaluable networking opportunities these gatherings provide.

Listen to the new episode here!

Oliver Barnstedt

Oliver Barnstedt received his MSc and DPhil at the University of Oxford where he investigated the neural circuit mechanisms of memory in Drosophila.

As a postdoc at the DZNE Bonn and the Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology in Magdeburg, he developed in vivo imaging methods in mice to understand projection-specific coding properties in memory circuits. In particular, he combined two-photon imaging with behavioural assays to get insight into spatial reward learning processes and coordinated the establishment of a new Behavioural Imaging Facility at the LIN.

He is now a PI at the Barnstedt Lab, Institute for Biology, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, where he focuses on Neural Circuits for Memory and Action. In his spare time, he enjoys yoga, swimming, and reading sci-fi.

FENS Cast | episode 14

A bridge between Science and Society with Gaia Novarino

How can we build bridges between science and society?

Join professor Richard Roche in this new FENS Cast episode to discover the work of Gaia Novarino, professor and group leader at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria.

Listen as Prof Novarino describes her research work and the techniques she uses to investigate neurological disorders, and discusses the evolving public perception around intellectual disabilities and autism.

But that's not all: Prof Novarino is also involved in the VISTA Sciences Experience, an initiative promoted by the Institute of Science and Technology Austria to make research accessible and tangible to society. For instance, she describes the innovative Science Tuk Tuk project that brings scientific experiments to children and adults in different locations in Austria.

She then offers a glimpse into the exciting activities planned by the Institute to celebrate Brain Awareness Week 2024.

At the end of the episode, prof Novarino offers valuable advice for scientists aiming to promote scientific education among the public.

Listen to the new episode here!

Gaia Novarino

Gaia Novarino is a professor and group leader at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria. Before moving to Austria, she worked as a research fellow at the University of California, San Diego, as well as the Max Delbrück Centre for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association and the Centre for Molecular Neurobiology Hamburg.

Her research aims to study genes underlying inherited forms of neurodevelopmental disorders such as epilepsy, intellectual disability, and autism. Her group employs many different techniques, from molecular biology to behaviour, to identify common pathophysiological mechanisms underlying this group of disorders.

The Novarino group studies the function of epilepsy, intellectual disability, and autism-causing genes at the system, cellular, and molecular levels with the goal of providing a framework for the development of effective pharmacological therapies and the background for the identification of new pathological genetic variants. Their work in understanding the underlying mechanisms will moreover advance the overall understanding of the human brain.

Gaia Novarino has received numerous awards and prizes, including the Boehringer Ingelheim FENS (Federation of the European Neuroscience Societies) Research Award, the Knight Grand Cross and the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. She has been awarded a European Research Council Starting Grant and SFARI Pilot and Research Awards for her pioneering work. She was selected as a FENS-Kavli Scholar in 2016.

FENS Cast | episode 13

From PhD to Science Graphic Design with Gil Costa

Moving from the lab life to a career in graphic design is an intriguing twist in the life of a neuroscientist. Take for example the career evolution of Gil Costa, who obtained his PhD at the University of Coimbra to later become a Scientific Designer and Illustrator and now helps neuroscientists translate their research into images.

In this episode, Dr Richard Roche guides the audience through Gil's remarkable journey: from his start in academia to his first encounter with graphic design for a university theater project, culminating in his present role as freelancer collaborating with numerous international journals and research centres. There is also a bit of FENS in this story, since Gil participated at the European Neuroscience Conference by Doctoral Students (ENCODS) meeting in 2015, where he held a workshop on graphic design for scientific projects, but most importantly where he first met the neuroscientist who would later become his wife!

While pointing out the differences between a career in graphic design and one in science, he also describes how a scientific background adds value to his work as an illustrator, and offers some helpful advice for those considering a similar jump from the academic career to the world of art and design.

Listen to the new episode here!

Gil Costa

Gil Costa is a Scientific Designer and Illustrator with a background in Neuroscience.

He obtained is PhD at the Universidade de Coimbra working at the Champalimaud Foundation. His research focused on the behavioural and neural mechanisms of decision making and confidence. After his PhD he started his career in visual communications at the Champalimaud Foundation as research graphic designer supporting scientists with their outreach and science communication activities as well as grant writing.

Notably, he created scientific illustrations for peer-reviewed journals including Nature Neuroscience and Neuron, he worked with several scientific institutions for the creation of logos, websites as well as promotional material for events and programmes. In 2019 he notably produced 25 infographics within the frame of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation exhibition "Brain - wider than the sky", that attracted over 90000 visitors. S ince then, he has moved to Brussels and has been working as a freelancer with neuroscientists from all over the world.

FENS Cast | episode 12

Decoding pain and consciousness with FENS President Irene Tracy

The last episode on FENS Cast in 2023 brings you none other than Irene Tracey, current President of FENS and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford. Dr Tracey takes Dr Richard Roche and the audience on an unexpected journey, delving into her work on pain perception and consciousness. A discussion which highlights the transformative potential of fundamental research, showcasing its translation into tangible and practical applications.

Along the way, you will have a chance to glance at how pain looks like in the brain in normal and pathological conditions and how this has implications for anaesthesia and other related techniques, providing a unique perspective on the intersection of neuroscience and medical practices.

Beyond her scientific achievements, Dr Tracey opens up about her experience in balancing her identity as a scientist with various leadership positions she held and how these experiences led her to discover a rewarding world outside of the laboratory.

This episode offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the evolving landscape of FENS. Join us to understand how FENS is adapting and transforming to confront the challenges that lie ahead.

Listen to the new episode of FENS Cast!

Irene Tracy

Dr Irene Tracey, current President of FENS, is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, where she also teaches Anaesthetic Neuroscience.

After her undergraduate and graduate studies at Oxford, she held a postdoctoral position at Harvard Medical School applying magnetic spectroscopy techniques to understand AIDS Dementia Complex.

She later returned to Oxford, where she was co-founder of the Oxford Centre for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain (FMRIB), later renamed the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging.

In the following years, she continued her career at Oxford, where she became Head of the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Warden of Merton College, and Vice-Chancellor of the University.

Tracey's research focuses on investigating how key regions of the human brain give rise to pain and establish more reliable ways of quantifying what has always been considered a highly subjective experience.

FENS Cast | episode 11

Unravelling the FENS Forum Programme with Liset M. de la Prida and Balázs Hangya

In an exciting FENS Cast episode, neuroscience enthusiasts are in for a treat as Richard Roche joins Liset Menendez de la Prida, chair of the programme committee, and Balázs Hangya to provide a sneak peek into the highly anticipated FENS Forum 2024, set for 25-29 June in Vienna, Austria. This episode promises an intriguing glimpse into the minds of these outstanding researchers and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the complexity of building a scientific programme and plans for next year's Forum.

Listen to this new episode to get an exclusive preview of the topics covered in the Forum's Plenary Lectures and discover what Liset and Balázs are most excited about in the upcoming FENS Forum 2024.

Liset Menendez de la Prida

Liset M de la Prida, a Physics graduate in 1994 with a PhD from the Institute of Neuroscience in 1998, directs the lab at the Instituto Cajal since 2008. Her lab focuses on understanding hippocampal and para-hippocampal circuits. An internationally renowned expert and multi-awards winner, she studies physiological ripples and epileptic fast ripples, developing groundbreaking electrophysiological tools.

Balázs Hangya

Balázs Hangya heads the Lendület Lab of Systems Neuroscience at the Institute of Experimental Medicine in Budapest. Trained at Semmelweis University, Budapest, he earned his MD in 2006 and his PhD in 2010 in Neuroscience, focusing on neural mechanisms of hippocampal and neocortical oscillations. Post-PhD, Hangya spent over four years in the U.S. as a postdoctoral researcher. His research centers on neuromodulatory control of cognitive functions.

FENS Cast | episode 10

Epilepsy Under the Spotlight: an interview with Michele Simonato

What is epilepsy? The answer to this question has puzzled humanity for centuries. From the Greeks and Romans associating seizures with divinity, passing centuries of social stigma to a recognised condition by the World Health Organization. During this new episode, Prof. Richard Roche and Dr Michele Simonato dive into the fascinating world of epilepsy research and discuss the latest discoveries, the historical social stigmas and new treatments.

Over three decades of research, Dr Simonato shares his experiences and contributions in the field, offering a peek into the ever-evolving landscape of epilepsy research and discussing new strategies and clinical markers used to predict seizures. Join FENS Cast in this enlightening journey through the intricacies of epilepsy while aiming to increase awareness and understanding. Tune in now and be part of this enriching conversation.

Listen to the new episode of FENS Cast!

Michele Simonato

Dr Michele Simonato received his M.D. at the University of Ferrara in 1983 and specialised in Clinical Toxicology at the University of Florence in 1987. He is currently a full Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Ferrara, Director of the Programme of Clinical Pharmacology of the Sant'Anna Hospital of Ferrara and Group Leader at the Division of Neuroscience of the San Raffaele Hospital of Milan, Italy. He authored more than 150 papers in peer-reviewed international journals. His main research interests are on the identification of biomarkers and treatments to prevent epilepsy development in at-risk individuals and on the development of gene and cell therapy approaches for the treatment of drug-resistant focal epilepsies.

FENS Cast | episode 9

Understanding Social Interaction and Emotional Contagion with FKNE Alumni Ewelina Knapska

Emotional resonance, social dynamics and the intricate web of neural circuits take centre stage in the new FENS Cast episode. Richard Roche delves into the groundbreaking research of Assoc. Prof. Ewelina Knapska, a visionary in the field of neuroscience and a member of the FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence (FKNE). Discover her journey and all her scientific discoveries related to emotional contagion using animal models.

Listen to the new episode of FENS Cast!

Ewelina Knapska

Dr Ewelina Knapska has been a group leader at the Nencki Institute in Warsaw since 2012. In 2013, she was promoted to Professor of the Institute and since 2018 she has been vice-president of the Centre of Excellence for Neural Plasticity and Brain Disorders (BRAINCITY). Her research aims to understand the neural circuit mechanisms controlling social interaction and processing of social information. She was one of the first to describe sharing others' emotions and their brain correlates in rodents. This discovery has started a new line of research on the brain mechanisms underlying socially transferred emotions and social learning.

FENS Cast | episode 8

Understanding Animal Research: learning from Anna Mitchell

Animal research involving the brain has already led to significant enhancements in human health and overall welfare. Just as animals are used as models to study other organs, so they are used as models to gain insight into the human brain and nervous system. Nonetheless, the brain is much more complex than any other organ, as it controls the functions of the rest of the body and is responsible for perception, communication, memory, emotion and movement, all that we call behaviour.

Find out why animal models are crucial for brain research from esteemed behavioural neuroscientist Anna Mitchell and learn about their key role in understanding the dorsal medial thalamus plays in human health. Discover the latest developments in the neurobiology of learning and decision-making and learn about the important role of the FENS Committee for Animals in Research (CARE).

Tune in now for an enlightening experience!

Anna Mitchell

Anna Mitchell is an Associate Professor in Behavioural Neuroscience at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Before moving back to New Zealand in 2022, she was an Associate Professor, Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellow, and Head of the Thalamus, Cortex, and Cognition Laboratory in the Department of Experimental Psychology at Oxford University, UK. Anna and her team investigate contributions of the dorsal thalamus and interconnected structures in health and diseases using animal models and humans, focusing on the neurobiology of learning and decision-making. Anna has been a board member of Understanding Animal Research in the UK and on the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies Committee for Animals in Research (CARE).

FENS Cast | episode 7

Breaking the Ivory Tower: The global impact of EJN with John Foxe

Discover the world of groundbreaking brain research with EJN - the European Journal of Neuroscience. Dr Richard Roche discusses with the EJN Editor-In-Chief, Dr John Foxe, the impact of the official journal of FENS, which goes beyond European research and engages with the global scientific community. Championing diversity and promoting the latest research, EJN is a journal full of high-quality content and cutting-edge topics while also representing a platform for collaborations.

Listen to the new episode of FENS Cast and get an overview of EJN's dynamic future!

John Foxe

John Foxe is the Kilian J. and Caroline F. Schmitt Chair in Neuroscience, Director of The Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience, and serves as Chair of the Department of Neuroscience at The University of Rochester. His research investigates the neurobiological bases of neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric conditions such as Autism and Schizophrenia. He uses electrophysiological and neuroimaging techniques to understand how inputs from the various sensory systems are combined in the brain and what happens when these multisensory integration abilities are impacted by the disease. He is the editor-in-chief of the European Journal of Neuroscience (EJN), FENS journal.

FENS Cast | episode 6

Neuroscience and AI: on the limits of biology with Kanaka Rajan

Dr Richard Roche embarks on an exciting journey with Dr Kanaka Rajan, delving into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and its connection with neuroscience and biology. Through a captivating discussion, Kanaka and Richard will unravel the most important questions surrounding this area of research: how does AI learning differ from human learning? Can AI develop its own memory or even false memories? Let's explore the potential of AI in the neuroscience and biology fields with this new FENS Cast episode. Tune in and expand your knowledge!
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Kanaka Rajan

Kanaka Rajan, PhD, is a Computational Neuroscientist and Associate Professor at the Friedman Brain Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, US. Her research seeks to understand how important cognitive functions - such as learning, remembering, and deciding - emerge from the cooperative activity of multi-scale neural processes. Using data from neuroscience experiments, Kanaka applies computational frameworks derived from machine learning and statistical physics to uncover integrative theories about the brain that bridge neurobiology and artificial intelligence.

FENS Cast | episode 5

At the crossroads of Philosophy and Neuroscience with Kevin Mitchell

Have you ever wondered what makes you the way you are? What makes humans different? What is metacognition? Join Richard Roche and Kevin Mitchell to explore the intersection between philosophy and neuroscience in this new FENS Cast episode. Both neuroscientists debate the role of philosophy in understanding the nature of the mind, brain and free will, along with the moral implications of AI research.

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Kevin Mitchell

Kevin Mitchell is an Associate Professor of Genetics and Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin. He is interested in the relations between genes, brains, and minds. He is the author of "INNATE - How the Wiring of Our Brains Shapes Who We Are" (Princeton University Press, 2018) and manages the Wiring the Brain blog (@WiringtheBrain on Twitter). His new book, "FREE AGENTS - How Evolution Created the Power to Choose", will be published by Princeton University Press in 2023.

FENS Cast | episode 4

Neurodegeneration and brain repair: the secrets of Inês Araújo's research

How do gasotransmitters produced during neuroinflammation and oxid(nitrous) active stress contribute to neurodegeneration and brain repair? The phenomenon of injury-induced neurogenesis and its efficiency.

Richard Roche and Inês Araújo discuss the latest advances in establishing mechanisms to help identify strategies to repair brain damage.

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Inês Araújo

Inês Araújo is co-director of the Algarve Biomedical Center Research Institute and a tenured Associate Professor of Neuroscience at the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Algarve. Inês Araújo is a member of the Portuguese Society of Neurosciences and the Portuguese Society of Stem Cells and Cell Therapy. She was distinguished with the L'Óreal Medal of Honor for Women in Science in 2005 and by Ciência Viva "Women in Science" project in 2021

FENS Cast | episode 3

Young minds and brain research: an interview with Roser Bastida Barau
13 March 2023
Why should you take part in Brain Awareness Week 2023? Why is it important to teach young generations about brain research?

Dr Richard Rocher talked with science communication expert Roser Bastida about creating a bridge between neuroscientists and young audiences.

Make sure you tune in today and kick off this year's Brain Awareness Week.

Roser Bastida Barau

Roser Bastida Barau is a pharmacist specialising in science communication. She has worked at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona writing press releases and organising outreach activities focused on neuroscience. She received a grant for The Brain Awareness Week 2023 from FENS and the Dana Foundation for "Connections. Explore yourself from the bottom to the top".

FENS Cast | episode 2

The future of Rett Syndrome: a conversation with Dr Adrian Bird
6 February 2023
How much do you know about Rett syndrome?

Dr Adrian Bird's laboratory was the first to discover that the Rett syndrome is reversible in mouse models. Will this be the first step in defeating this neurological disorder?

Find out more about co-chair Adrian Bird's work during the upcoming Brain Conference.

Adrian Bird

Dr Adrian Bird's research focuses on the basic biology of DNA methylation and other epigenetic processes. He identified CpG islands as gene markers in the vertebrate genome and discovered proteins that read the DNA methylation signal to influence chromatin structure and gene expression. His laboratory established the first mouse model of this condition and showed that the severe neurological phenotype is reversible, raising the possibility that Rett syndrome can be cured.

FENS Cast | episode 1

FENS-Hertie Winter School 2022: behind the scenes with Rosa Paolicelli and Anne Roumier
16 January 2023
Did you ever wonder how a FENS School is organised? Dr Richard Roche sat together with co-chairs Dr Rosa Paolicelli and Dr Anne Roumier in order to uncover all the secrets behind the FENS-Hertie Winter School 2022.

This is the perfect podcast for anyone interested in FENS Schools!

Rosa Paolicelli

Dr Rosa Paolicelli is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Physiology, University of Lausanne (CH), where she established her lab on microglia biology, focusing on the molecular mechanisms regulating microglia-synapse interaction in physiological and pathological contexts.

Anne Roumier

Dr Anne Roumier co-leads the "Serotonin, Microglia and Plasticity" team at the Institut du Fer à Moulin (FR). Her research projects focus on the acuteand long-term effects of serotonin on microglia and on understanding how disruption of this regulation impacts neuronal wiring, synaptic plasticity, and behaviour.

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FENS Cast - Federation of European Neuroscience Societies

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FENS is the voice of European neuroscience! Professor Richard Roche, Chair of the FENS Communication Committee, will speak with neuroscientists focusing on various areas of brain research. The podcast will also feature relevant neuroscience events and opportunities. Make sure to tune in to the best of European neuroscience! Podcast Powered By Podbean!

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The ALBA diversity podcast, an initiative by the ALBA Promotion of Diversity Task Force, highlights diverse profiles of neuroscientists, to showcase the grit and determination it takes to overcome hurdles as part of underrepresented groups in brain research. ALBA's podcaster, Dr. Shruti Muralidhar, talks to researchers across positions, career paths and backgrounds, to better understand their personal journeys, and what keeps them going as individuals and as neuroscientists in today's world.

This first season is focusing on migration.

You can find the audio transcriptions of each episode in their description

*Disclaimer: the audio transcription were obtained via a semi-automated tool and may not be completely accurate

"Diversity is necessary, it is just not communicated properly."

José Zepeda is a poet-scientist hybrid and originates from San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora in México. He talks about his experiences as a first generation immigrant making his way in academia. As a DREAMer, he recounts incidents of his life when he first recognized racism and racist attitudes. During the conversation, he shares poignant insights on how academic institutions need to change their power structures to better reflect the diversity of today's society.

During the day, he is interested in how neural circuits within the brain can rewire themselves within the context of experience, both during regular development and pathologically. Whenever he gets a break from the lab, José is intent on crafting prose and poetry centered around the contemporary Xicano experience. José currently resides in Nashville, TN where he is pursuing a PhD in neuropharmacology at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
Audio-transcription of the episode More information about José - www.jczepeda.com

More information about racism in higher education:

"As young girls, we are pushed to have a career; but at a certain age, the message changes."

Basma Radwan is a postdoctoral research associate in the Biology department at New York University, Abu Dhabi. She talks to us about her experience as a woman scientist and single mother. She credits her time in NYU, New York as formative for her personal and scientific growth. As an Egyptian woman, she shines a light on the kind of cultural messaging that young Egyptian girls receive while growing up.

Basma Radwan received her B.S. degree in neural science from New York University, New York, the M.S. in biomedical engineering from Boston University, and Ph.D. in Neural science from New York University, New York, in 2015. Her current research revolves around investigating the interplay between sleep and depression and how sleep abnormalities could lead to stress-prone individuals. She was the recipient of the L'Oreal-UNESCO-For Women in Science (Middle East) in 2018 for her research in the field of neuroscience.
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"I could only imagine what I knew was possible & being a scientist was out of the realm of my possibilities."

Dr Nancy Padilla-Coreano is a postdoctoral fellow at the Salk Institute for Biological Science with Prof. Kay Tye. She did her graduate thesis work at Columbia University in the laboratory of Prof. Joshua Gordon on functional connectivity in hippocampal-prefrontal pathway during anxiety behavior and collaborations on the role of interneurons in the prefrontal cortex during cognition. She talks to us about her experiences as an immigrant from Puerto Rico navigating American STEM academia.

Along with being a recipient of many awards and fellowships, she was recently nominated as a L'Oreal USA Women in Science Fellow. She is also the co-founder and director for Stories of Women in Neuroscience (WiN) - a project that highlights the stories of female neuroscientists at different career stages and from diverse backgrounds and subfields.
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"I was aware that I had skills due to my disability that others did not."

Dr. Noèlia Fernández Castillo was awarded her PhD in Genetics from the University of Barcelona in 2011. She is currently a researcher at the Centro de Investigaciones Biomédicas en Red de Enfermedades Raras(CIBERER) and an Associate Professor of Genetics, Microbiology and Statistics at the University of Barcelona.

The main focus of her research is on the genetic basis of neuropsychiatric disorders, such as Addiction, Autism, ADHD and aggressive behavior, using different methodological approaches that include genomics, transcriptomics, methylomics, association studies, animal and cellular models and functional studies.

As a person with rheumatoid arthritis, Dr. Fernandez gives us a glimpse of how constant pain and reduced mobility have changed her life and scientific career.
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European Molecular Biology Organization Podcast

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European Molecular Biology Organization Podcast

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Funds for research projects and individual researchers

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Find information on PhD and research positions, work permits and funding options for international researchers in Germany.

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Listen and subscribe to the Science Podcast featuring the most interesting news and research from the Science family of journals.

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Directed at Master’s or PhD students and early postdoctoral fellows located in Europe, the FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships Programme aims to foster and broaden the scope of their methodological training by supporting goal-directed laboratory visits in established European laboratories.

Maximum Grant Amount: EUR 4.000

Application deadlines: biannually – on 15 April and 15 October  (midnight, Brussels time)

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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies

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FENS and IBRO-PERC are pleased to announce the launch of the FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships. Directed at PhD students and early post-doctoral.

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Here you will find information about DAAD scholarship programmes for students and researchers as well as offers from other selected funding organisations.

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The DAAD offers a wide range of scholarships. Here you can find suitable scholarships as well as information on how to apply and many other useful tips.

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A roundup of stories from the Nature Briefing, including how human ancestors came close to extinction, historic pollution in Antarctica, and the AI that predicts smell from a compound's structure.

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Browse the archive of articles on Nature

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A place for the international pain research community to engage in an open exchange of information and ideas. At PRF, scientists performing basic, translational, and clinical pain research, as well as clinicians and industry stakeholders, can challenge dogma, propose new ideas, and interpret emerging results.

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)

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IASP's Pain Research Forum serves as a nucleus for scientists performing basic, translational, and clinical pain
research, as well as clinicians and industry stakeholders interested in advances in pain research and
management.

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Pain Research Forum - International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)

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IASP's Pain Research Forum serves as a nucleus for scientists performing basic, translational, and clinical pain research, as well as clinicians and industry stakeholders interested in advances in pain research and management.

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Why should you join?

To network with peers working in your field – at EFIC events and on EFIC’s future online platforms

To make yourself open to requests to collaborate on research projects in your field

To share research developments relevant to your peers and learn from others

To make yourself available for EFIC projects specific to your field of expertise – e.g. new task forces or consultation responses

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The European Pain Federation EFIC represents the pain science community at European level, promoting basic, translation and clinical research into pain and providing a forum for pain research collaboration. To this end, EFIC is launching its Pain Scientist Network which you can join today!

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Grants & Training: International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) 

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Grants Calendar:

https://ibro.org/grants/grants-calendar/

Training Calendar:

https://ibro.org/training/training-calendar/

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IASP Grants, Prizes, Awards, & Fellowships

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IASP Grants, Prizes, Awards, & Fellowships

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IASP provides grant, award, prize and fellowship opportunities for trainees, researchers, and clinicians that support basic and clinical research and students and education in developing countries.

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International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)

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Grants and Fellowships - International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)

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The International Association for the Study of Pain offers a variety of grants and fellowships for students, researchers, and clinicians that support basic and clinical research and students and education in developing countries.