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Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · 3d

Hiring! Join Dr. @claudiapenaloza.bsky.social ' s lab (UB) as a Research Assistant in a project on language processing and recovery in bilinguals with aphasia.

📅 Nov 1–Dec 31, 2025 | ⏰ 20h/week | 💶 €21.7K/year | 📍 UB, Barcelona | Deadline: Oct 16

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Universitat de Barcelona - seu electrònica

Seu electrònica

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Cris Malagelada @crismalagelada.bsky.social · 4d

We are very happy to share with you this review pubished in @jneurochem.bsky.social @WileyGlobal.bsky.social . Very proud of all the students in the lab who contributed to craft this manuscript! EVs, mTOR and neuroinflammation. @ub.edu @ubneuro.bsky.social
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Tiny Messengers, Huge Consequences: Extracellular Vesicles and mTOR Signaling in Neuroinflammation

Neuroinflammation is a crucial mediator in the pathogenesis of multiple neurodegenerative diseases, acting not only as a consequence but also as a driver of disease progression. Yet, much remains to ....

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Claudia Peñaloza @claudiapenaloza.bsky.social · 3d

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Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · 6d

🔙🎶🧠Recap: The International Musicality Genomics Consortium Meeting in Barcelona www.neurociencies.ub.edu/recap-the-in...

Recap: The International Musicality Genomics Consortium Meeting in Barcelona - Institute of Neurosciences of the Universitat de Barcelona

Barcelona, 17/09/2025 On September 17, Barcelona hosted the international meeting of the Musicality Genomics Consortium (MusicGens), a groundbreaking project that explores the relationship between gen...

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Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · 10d

🌿 Next week marks the 4th edition of the Health Research Meeting, organized by @caixaresearch.bsky.social

We’re proud that Prof. Josep M. Canals will join this year’s event!

#HealthResearch #CaixaResearch #UBneuro #Neuroscience #ResearchExcellence

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Claudia Peñaloza @claudiapenaloza.bsky.social · 12d

Buscamos participantes para nuestro estudio IDENTITY-ABI. El estudio ofrece una intervención psicológica gratuita para acompañar los cambios en la #identidad en personas que ha sufrido #dañocerebral. Ayúdanos a difundir el estudio. Consulta este folleto para más información!

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Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · 12d

🎓 Are you interested in a PhD position in Language Neuroscience?

Join Cristina Baus' Language, taking part in the project “From neural to linguistic alignment: human–human, human–robot multilingual interactions”

Deadline to apply: October 7, 2025

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Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · 16d

📅 Wednesday, 1st October at 12:00 h, Dr. Sergio Gascón (Cajal Institute, CSIC, Madrid) will present:

“Unleashing neural lineage plasticity for neuronal reprogramming in the adult brain”

📍 Aula 14 Dolors Aleu, UB Medicine Faculty

#Neuroscience #NeuralPlasticity #CellReprogramming #UBneuro

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Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · 17d

📅 Today, at 15:00 pm, Dr. Dario Arnaldi (Univ. of Genoa, Italy) will present: “The clinical and research value of molecular imaging in REM sleep behavior disorder as a prodromal alpha-synucleinopathy stage.”
#Neuroscience #MolecularImaging #Sleep #UBneuro

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Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · 17d

🧠 Dr. @mpallas.bsky.social receives a CaixaImpulse 2025 funding to develop a new drug targeting core Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms 👩‍🔬

🔗 neurociencies.ub.edu/merce-pallas...

#AutismResearch #CaixaImpulse #UBneuro #Innovation #ASD #Neuroscience

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Mercè Pallàs @mpallas.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks to #caixaimpuls for trusting our project on new therapies for #autism. @farmaciaub.bsky.social @ub.edu @ubneuro.bsky.social

Universitat de Barcelona @ub.edu · 19d

#RecercaUB | 🧠 Un projecte per millorar el tractament de l'autisme, liderat per @mpallas.bsky.social, de @farmaciaub.bsky.social i @ubneuro.bsky.social, rep suport del programa #CaixaImpulse.

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El programa CaixaImpulse finança un projecte de la UB per millorar el tractament de l’autisme

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Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · 18d

🖥️ Prof. Petia Radeva (UBneuro) joins the LaIA 2025 – DONADIGITAL list, highlighting top women shaping tech in Catalonia. 👩‍💻

Her recognised work in AI and its biomedical applications inspires future women in STEM.

🔗: www.neurociencies.ub.edu/professor-pe...

#WomenInTech #STEM #UBneuro #LaIA2025

Professor Petia Radeva distinguished in the LaIA 2025 List of Women Leaders in ICT - Institute of Neurosciences of the Universitat de Barcelona

Professor Petia Radeva of UBneuro is recognized in the LaIA 2025 list of leading women in ICT, inspiring future generations in STEM and AI research.

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Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · Jul 30

What if your love of music was written in your DNA?
On Sept 17, we're bringing together world-leading researchers from the #MusicGens project for a public roundtable in Barcelona.
📍 Palau de la Música
🕕 18:00h
🎟️ Free w/ ticket

More: www.palaumusica.cat/en/the-music... @palaumusicacat.bsky.social

The Musical Genome - Roundtable- Do we carry music in our genes?

Do we carry music in our genes? 17th September 2025.

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Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · Jul 21

🎓 Are you interested in a PhD position in Neuroimmunology?

Join the Pathogenesis of Autoimmune Neuronal Diseases group. Be part of impactful research at the intersection of neuroscience and immunology.

📅 Deadline to apply: July 27, 2025

🔗 euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/361939

PhD Position in Neuroimmunology – ERC-Funded Project on Neuroimmunology & Translational Neuroscience (IDIBAPS, Barcelona)

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our interdisciplinary research team at the IDIBAPS Institute for Biomedical Research in Barcelona, Spain.

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Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · Jul 21

Today we launch the in-person #DeepTech Summer School 🧠
We’re starting with applications in basic neuroscience: AI, VR, fNIRS, EEG, motion capture and more — all hands-on.

Check out our neuroscience facilities and research unit here:
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Innovation - Institute of Neurosciences of the Universitat de Barcelona

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Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · Jul 18

🧠 How does your brain know when one memory ends and another begins?

Researchers from UB, UBneuro & IDIBELL found that ripple brain waves mark these boundaries — like punctuation in your mental narrative.

📰 Published in Nature Communications.
Link: www.neurociencies.ub.edu/ub-idibell-s...

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Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · Jul 2

🚀 Starting the round table: “From Bench to Leadership”. Honest discussions on the challenges and rewards of becoming a junior PI. Huge thanks to our panel for sharing their journeys and advice! 🔥
#AcademicLife #JuniorPI #Mentorship

Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · Jul 2

🧬 Alberto Ortega wraps up the session discussing human modeling of neurological disorders, bridging the gap between lab research and patient relevance through advanced cellular models.

Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · Jul 2

🔥 Gerard Callejo presents on the neurobiology of pain, addressing how the nervous system perceives and processes pain, and mechanisms behind chronic pain disorders.

Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · Jul 2

🗣️ Cristina Baus follows with a deep dive into language, cognition, and bilingualism, exploring how the brain manages multiple languages and the cognitive mechanisms involved.

Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · Jul 2

🔍 Guadalupe Soria opens the session with insights into neuroimaging in experimental animal models, highlighting how imaging techniques deepen our understanding of brain structure and function.

Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · Jul 2

🎙️ Back to science! Second round of research talks chaired by Ana Guerrero—covering neuroimaging, pain neurobiology, language & cognition, and disease modeling. Brilliant work from all presenters!
#UBneuro #Neuroscience

Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · Jul 2

🗺️ Team building in full swing: “Isla Maians and the Treasure of Barbaroja”. Problem-solving, collaboration, and a lot of laughs. A neuroscientist’s brain never rests—even in games! 🧠🏴‍☠️
#TeamBuilding #UBneuro

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Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · Jul 2

☕️ Coffee break time—fueling up for more science and some pirate adventures 🏴‍☠️ next!
#Networking #UBneuro

Insitute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona @ubneuro.bsky.social · Jul 2

🌟 Africa Flores closes the session with an exciting talk about the role of orexins in health and disease, shedding light on this key neuropeptide system.