Laura Andreae new Chair-Elect of the ALBA Network
01 July 2021
Dr Laura Andreae (UK) is the next Chair-Elect of the ALBA Network. [...] Read More
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New Peter Seeburg Integrative Neuroscience Prize to be alternatively presented between the SfN annual meeting and the FENS Forum
01 July 2021
This annual award with a $100,000 cash prize will recognise outstanding advances in the understanding of executive brain functions and cognitive processes and will be alternatively presented between the SfN annual meeting and the FENS Forum. [...] Read More
The International Brain Bee: Cultivating the next generation of neuroscientists
30 June 2021
Learn more about the International Brain Bee organisation with this article published in Neuron about the history of the Brain Bee initiative, the recent formation the IBB organisation, the IBB World Championship, and how scientists, educators, and other organisations can contribute. [...] Read More
FENS announces new award in translational neuroscience, supported by the Chica and Heinz Schaller Foundation
25 June 2021
FENS is delighted to announce a new award supported by the Chica and Heinz Schaller Foundation: “The Chica and Heinz Schaller Foundation Award in Translational Neuroscience”. This award will recognise significant achievements by an individual in translational science, and in particular those where fundamental and conceptual understanding of the… Read More
Amy Bernard joins The Kavli Foundation as Director of Life Sciences
16 June 2021
FENS would like to congratulate Amy Bernard on her nomination and is looking forward to continuing its excellent collaboration with the Kavli Foundation. As Director of Life Sciences at The Kavli Foundation, Dr Bernard will set the strategic vision for the life sciences programme and leverage the synergies with the… Read More
Develop your science communication project at the “Science Communication Workshop at FRM 2021”
16 June 2021
Do you have a science communication project you would like to develop? Receive feedback on it and compete for a chance to receive funding! [...] Read More
The Value of Treatment for Brain Disorders: Case Studies on Rare Diseases & Mental Disorders present findings at Synthesis Meeting
08 June 2021
The Value of Treatment for Brain Disorders (VOT) is a health economics and outcomes research project coordinated by the European Brain Council (EBC). EBC conceptualized the Value of Treatment research framework to address the increasing burden of brain disorders – both neurological and mental alike. Budgetary restrictions across the EU are… Read More
FENS Regional Meeting 2023: call for proposals open to FENS member societies
01 June 2021
FENS societies are invited to submit a proposal to organise the FRM 2023 [...] Read More
2021 Gruber Neuroscience Prize Recipients announced
05 May 2021
Neuroscientists Christine Petit and Christopher A. Walsh Share $500,000 Gruber Neuroscience Prize for Pioneering Discoveries Regarding the Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms Behind Neurodevelopmental Hereditary Disorders. [...] Read More
The Brain Prize 2022: call for nominations now open
04 May 2021
The Lundbeck Foundation is now accepting nominations for next year's winners of The Brain Prize, the world's largest prize for neuroscience. [...] Read More
Statement from FENS on the passing of Prof. Dr István Ábrahám
27 April 2021
We were deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death of Prof. Dr István Ábrahám, esteemed President of the Hungarian Society of Neuroscience. Professor Ábrahám was a valued member of the European neuroscience community and we would like to extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends and the wider… Read More
Mark your calendars: upcoming FENS society meetings
23 April 2021
From EBBS to the Slovenian Neuroscience Association, FENS Member Societies are holding their annual meeting in 2021! Check this article and mark your calendars with upcoming opportunities for you to learn, share your work and meet your peers! [...] Read More
Join the live webinar on Neuronline: Non-coding RNAs in Nervous Systems Function and Disease
21 April 2021
Registration now open to the webinar "Non-coding RNAs in Nervous System Function and Disease" taking place on 11 May 2021 (5:00-6:00 pm CEST). Hosted on Neuronline, the SfN virtual platform, the webinar is open to FENS and SfN members. [...] Read More
International Brain Bee Welcomes Alzheimer’s Association as New Governing Partner
19 April 2021
FENS welcomes Alzheimer's Association as new IBB governing partner and is looking forward to working together with them, the IBB and the other founding partners to expand IBB's continued success and growth. [...] Read More
Registration for the 3rd Brain Innovation Days event open!
14 April 2021
Registration is now open for the 3rd Brain Innovation Days digital event focusing on "Fast-tracking brain innovation in times of COVID-19" and to be held on 27 April 2021 at 12:30-14:00. [...] Read More