FENS Voices | Alisha Vabba: Bridging domains
03 February 2023
This week FENS interviewed Dr Alisha Vabba to find out more about her research and the impact of the NENS grant that she received in 2021. [...] Read More
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FENS travel grant available to attend the African Society of Neuroscientists conference 2023 (SONA)
31 January 2023
FENS provides travel grants of up to EUR 1.000 each to facilitate young investigators (MSc to Postdoc level) attendance at the 16th International Conference of the Society of Neuroscientists of Africa – SONA 2023 [...] Read More
EJN publisher, Wiley signs first Open Access agreement in Hong Kong
25 January 2023
Wiley, publisher of the European Journal of Neuroscience (EJN), announced a new open access agreement in Hong Kong (CN). [...] Read More
Meet the Programme Committee of the FENS Forum 2024!
24 January 2023
FENS is delighted to announce the composition of the FENS Forum 2024 Programme Committee! [...] Read More
FENS Voices | Flavio Donato: Nothing great has ever been achieved without enthusiasm
20 January 2023
FENS Voices continues to share community highlights by talking with Dr Flavio Donato, FENS member and Chair of the FENS Kavli Network of Excellence (FKNE). [...] Read More
Celebrate Brain Awareness Week on 13-19 March 2023 with FENS!
09 January 2023
FENS is celebrating Brain Awareness week across 22 countries in Europe with these 38 projects funded by FENS with the support of the Dana Foundation! [...] Read More
FENS Cast: the brains behind neuroscience
09 January 2023
The Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) is delighted to announce the launch of FENS Cast, its first ever podcast series, which will be hosted by Professor Richard Roche, Chair of the Communication Committee. [...] Read More
FENS Voices | Patrycja Dzianok: Finding “The Force” in neuroscience
06 January 2023
FENS Voices begins 2023 by reconnecting with FENS member Patrycja Dzianok, a Polish neuroscientist who obtained a MSc in Cognitive Science and a BEng degree in Computer Science. She attended the FENS-Hertie Winter School in 2019 and is currently pursuing her PhD in Neurobiology at the Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS, in Poland. [...] Read More
Eric Kandel Young Neuroscientists Prize 2023: call for nominations now open
03 January 2023
The Hertie Foundation (Germany), in cooperation with the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS), is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the Eric Kandel Young Neuroscientists Prize 2023. [...] Read More
Discover 10 surprising myths about the brain with FENS!
22 December 2022
Humans have made scientific discoveries and have shattered previous myths the more society developed. Nevertheless, science is not exempt from becoming part of urban legends and tall tales. The field of neuroscience, likewise, is full of myths about the brain, and neuroscientists work daily to debunk the most common misconceptions. Explore 10 common misconceptions in neuroscience! [...] Read More
A hope for Alzheimer’s: Lecanemab breakthrough from the research community
22 December 2022
The companies Eisai (JP) and Biogen (USA) recently announced promising results from their Phase 3 clinical study of lecanemab, an investigational anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) protofibril antibody, for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and mild AD. [...] Read More
Season’s Greetings 2022 from the FENS President
21 December 2022
As we approach the end of an outstanding year, I would like to wish everyone a joyous holiday season. Since assuming the role of FENS President in July, it has been a privilege and enjoyable experience to have observed and participated in the federation's service to the neuroscience community. Read the full Season's Greetings from the FENS President. [...] Read More
FENS Voices | Mahmoud Bukar Maina: Neuroscience for all
20 December 2022
FENS talked this week to Dr Mahmoud Bukar Maina, a FENS member who is passionate about inspiring and training the next generation of scientists, while also enhancing the overall public understanding of science. Read the full interview below. [...] Read More
FENS Travel Grants for the FENS Regional Meeting 2023 are available!
12 December 2022
FENS offers travel grants for early career researchers to attend the FENS Regional Meeting 2023! Take advantage of this unique location and enjoy a unique summer experience and submit your applications before the deadline on 28 February 2023 [...] Read More
FENS Voices | Anmol Bhatia: How to grow Brain Bees
08 December 2022
Anmol Singh Bhatia is a senior at Watchung Hills Regional High School in New Jersey, USA, who won 2nd place at the 2022 International Brain Bee. Read the full interview! [...] Read More