FENS Voices | Vidita Vaidya: Longing for home
09 June 2023
FENS recently talked to Dr Vidita Vaidya about her role as a Senior Editor for the European Journal of Neuroscience (EJN), the official journal of FENS. [...] Read More
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CARE comments on the European Citizens’ Initiative ‘SAVE CRUELTY-FREE COSMETICS’
06 June 2023
The European Animal Research Association (EARA) is deeply concerned by the implications for public health and biomedical research of proposals outlined after the hearing in the European Parliament. FENS Committee on Animals in Research (CARE) fully agrees with EARA's statement. Find out more. [...] Read More
ALBA-Elsevier Award Lecture on Brain Sciences 2023 Winner
06 June 2023
FENS is delighted to announce that Dr Agustin Ibañez has been honoured with the ALBA-Elsevier Award Lecture on Brain Sciences 2023 in recognition of his significant contribution to brain health education and research.The award will be presented by the ALBA Network and a special lecture will be delivered by the awardee at the FENS Forum 2024 in Vienna, Austria. [...] Read More
Apply for a FENS travel grant and ISM slot for Neuroscience 2023
31 May 2023
FENS and its partners offer travel grants to researchers in order to attend meetings and aim to facilitate mobility and scientific exchange, allowing scientists in the early stages of their careers to grow their network at an international level. FENS members can also present an abstract and register for Neuroscience 2023 under the same conditions as regular SfN members. [...] Read More
FENS Voices | Ann Van der Jeugd: Always remain curious!
26 May 2023
FENS Voices caught up with Dr Ann Van der Jeugd, a FENS member and a Brain Awareness Week event organiser from Leuven, Belgium, and the Leuven Brain Institute Programme Manager, helping to unite all neuroscience research at KU Leuven in order to advance our understanding of the brain, both normal and diseased. [...] Read More
Apply for FENS-Hertie Winter School: “Neuroscience of Mental Health”
25 May 2023
FENS is pleased to announce that the FENS-Hertie Winter School on “Neuroscience of Mental Health” application is now open! PhD students and early-career postdocs are welcome to participate in this unique learning experience taking place on 3-9 December 2023 in Obergurgl, Austria. Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications until 26 June 2023. [...] Read More
Registration is open for the FENS webinar on “Brain Research Needs Animal Models: Let’s Talk About It!”
23 May 2023
FENS is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming FENS webinar on "Brain Research Needs Animal Models: Let's Talk About It!"! [...] Read More
Congratulations to the first recipients of the FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships
19 May 2023
FENS and the IBRO Pan-Europe Regional Committee (IBRO-PERC) are delighted to announce the winners of the FENS/IBRO-PERC Exchange Fellowships. [...] Read More
FENS Voices | Amir Jahanian Najafabadi: AI neuroscience and personalised treatments
12 May 2023
FENS Voices reconnected with FENS Forum 2022 Social Media Ambassador Dr Amir Jahanian Najafabadi, to find out about his recent work and experience at last year's Forum. [...] Read More
Register for the new FENS Friday webinar “Brains on Sleep”!
11 May 2023
Register for the new FENS Friday webinar “Brain on Sleep” and delve into the fascinating world of sleep research and its different states and functions. [...] Read More
Interview with Dr John Cryan: ‘The guts to change neuroscience’ with the European Science-Media Hub
10 May 2023
We are excited to share the Interview with Dr John Cryan: ‘The guts to change neuroscience’ by FENS member Dr John Cryan, recently published in EP's Science Media Hub. [...] Read More
Submit your abstract for eSleep Europe 2023
10 May 2023
The European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) is organising eSleep Europe 2023, their online-exclusive event designed to showcase the research and accomplishments of European scientists. [...] Read More
Discover FENS travel grant awardees to attend the Society of Neuroscientists of Africa conference (SONA 2023)
10 May 2023
FENS travel grants recipients to attend the 16th International Conference of the Society of Neuroscientists of Africa have been selected! [...] Read More
Nomination for The Brain Prize 2024 is now open
09 May 2023
The nomination window for The Brain Prize 2024 is now open and will close on 1st September 2023. The Brain Prize is awarded to one or more individuals who have distinguished themselves by making outstanding contributions in any area of neuroscience- from basic to clinical. [...] Read More
Discover the ALBA-FKNE DIVERSITY PRIZE 2023 winner
04 May 2023
Arish Mudra Rakshasa-Loots wins the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize 2023 for his work toward reducing HIV-related healthcare inequities and promoting gender, ethnic and regional diversity in mental healthcare, research and teaching. [...] Read More