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NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · 13d

In vier Wochen ist es wieder soweit: Die #LangeNachderWissenschaften25 startet, und das NeuroSenseLab freut sich wieder dabei zu sein!

Auf der Website könnt ihr jetzt schon im Programmheft stöbern: nacht-der-wissenschaften.de/2025/sensory...

NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · 16d

More details and the Zoom link can be found on our website: www.sensorysciences.fau.eu/lectures

Lectures

The Sensory Sciences Lecture Series takes place on the second Thursday of each month at 16:15 Lectures are held by either two scientist from different faculties at FAU in pairs of two times 20 minutes...

www.sensorysciences.fau.eu

NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · 16d

Our Sensory Sciences Lecture Series is back from summer break!

Join us for a special lecture featuring two guest speakers. Silke Felber will discuss "Engineering Scent: Tracing the Pomander," and Vincent Christlein will share insights on the Odeuropa project.

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NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Sep 8

Take part in our new online study! To participate write us at [email protected]

NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Jul 1

Mit deiner Teilnahme an dieser 15-minütigen Umfrage zum Thema Binge-eating leistest du nicht nur einen Beitrag zur Forschung, sondern hast sogar die Chance auf einen Amazon Gutschein!

Hier geht’s zur Umfrage: uk-erlangen.limesurvey.net/774796?lang=de

NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Jun 12

Starting soon!

You can join the lecture using the link on the website: www.sensorysciences.fau.eu/lectures/

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NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Jun 3

💫 #SensorySciences Lecture Announcement 💫

In June, we’re excited to welcome @elidalbo.bsky.social from University of Padua. She will present the Social Odor Scale and how it is used to examine geographic differences in social odor awareness.

📅 June 12, 16.15 pm
❗ ONLINE only

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NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Jun 3

💫 #SensorySciences Lecture Announcement 💫

In June, we’re excited to welcome @elidalbo.bsky.social from University of Padua. She will present the Social Odor Scale and how it is used to examine geographic differences in social odor awareness.

📅 June 12, 16.15 pm
❗ ONLINE only

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NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · May 5

💫 #SensorySciences Lecture Announcement 💫

For May's Lecture, we’re excited to welcome Prof. Jens Schwarzbach from @uniregensburg.bsky.social, who will share his insights on how olfactory representations are decoded in the central nervous system using fMRI.

❗The lecture starts at 5:30 pm

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NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Apr 30

We were thrilled to attend @achems.bsky.social 2025 in beautiful Bonita Springs, Florida, and truly grateful to be part of such a vibrant exchange with colleagues and international researchers in chemosensory science.

NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Apr 23

🎓 Huge congratulations to Dr. Satnam Singh on successfully completing your PhD! Your dedication, perseverance, and passion for knowledge are truly inspiring. Wishing you continued success and many exciting opportunities in this next chapter of your journey!
Well deserved, Dr. Singh! 👏

NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Apr 10

Our lecture is starting soon. Don’t miss it!

NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Apr 4

💫 #SensorySciences Lecture Announcement

In April's lecture, Marcel Schulz from @unibonn.bsky.social will give a two-parted lecture about "multisensory integration in ADHD" and "transdiagnostic sensory processing in Psychiatry".

Join us in person at the Medical Valley Center, or online!

NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Apr 4

More information and the zoom link can be found on the #SensorySciences website:
More: www.sensorysciences.fau.eu/lectures

Lectures

The Sensory Sciences Lecture Series takes place on the second Thursday of each month at 16:15 Lectures are held by either two scientist from different faculties at FAU in pairs of two times 20 minutes...

www.sensorysciences.fau.eu

NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Apr 4

💫 #SensorySciences Lecture Announcement

In April's lecture, Marcel Schulz from @unibonn.bsky.social will give a two-parted lecture about "multisensory integration in ADHD" and "transdiagnostic sensory processing in Psychiatry".

Join us in person at the Medical Valley Center, or online!

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NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Feb 20

Two days filled with fascinating talks and engaging discussions have come to an end. Over this time, we had the honor of hosting numerous renowned scientists at our colloquium on human chemical communication. A heartfelt thank you to all the attendees who made this event such a resounding success!

NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Feb 13

Not in Erlangen? You can join the meeting online: www.sensorysciences.fau.eu/lectures/#sp...

Lectures

The Sensory Sciences Lecture Series takes place on the second Thursday of each month at 16:15 Lectures are held by either two scientist from different faculties at FAU in pairs of two times 20 minutes...

www.sensorysciences.fau.eu

NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Feb 13

Join us for our monthly #SensorySciences lecture, starting soon! ⌛

NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Jan 27

🧠 Upcoming #SensorySciences Lecture 💫

February's Lecture is a double feature: Peter Soba and Tobias Huth from @fau.de will give talks about the roles of Autism-genes and Alzheimer-associated proteases in sensory processing. Join us in person or online.

More: www.sensorysciences.fau.eu/lectures

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NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Feb 3

Our PhD students Sally Arnhardt, Helena Althammer, and @moritzengelhardt.bsky.social really enjoyed the opportunity to present their latest research, connect with fellow PhD candidates, and share ideas in a collaborative atmosphere at the @fraunhofer.bsky.social IVV PhD days. Thanks to all involved!

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Bob Pellegrino @kingfunk.bsky.social · Jan 26

Alexander Fjaeldstad and I have a new chapter in the book Smell, Taste, Eat: The Role of the Chemical Senses in Eating Behaviour, edited by @LorenzoDStafford. Lots of great insights here.

From our chapter, it’s clear that smell loss and its impact on ingestion remain vastly underexplored."

The Effect of Olfactory Disorder (and Other Chemosensory Disorders) on Perception, Acceptance, and Consumption of Food

People with changes in the overall sensory experience of food often complain of taste disturbances, although the problem is normally caused by the loss of aroma in the food (thus an olfactory disorder...

link.springer.com

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NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Jan 27

🧠 Upcoming #SensorySciences Lecture 💫

February's Lecture is a double feature: Peter Soba and Tobias Huth from @fau.de will give talks about the roles of Autism-genes and Alzheimer-associated proteases in sensory processing. Join us in person or online.

More: www.sensorysciences.fau.eu/lectures

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NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Jan 22

🎉 Congratulations, Dr. Iryna Ruda! 🎓

We’re thrilled to celebrate her successful defense of her doctoral thesis on “Cognitive Load Effects and Chemosensory Perception.” This achievement highlights Dr. Ruda’s dedication, curiosity, and commitment to advancing knowledge in this important field.

NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Jan 10

🎙️ Podcast-Tipp

Prof. Dr. Jessica Freiherr spricht im Podcast "im Auftrag der Zukunft" über den Einfluss von Kosmetik auf Emotionen und welche Rolle Claims wie "vitalisierend" dabei spielen.

Hört rein: www.fraunhofer.de/de/mediathek...

#Kosmetikforschung #Sensorik @fraunhofer.bsky.social

Podcast – Kosmetikforschung: Hautmodelle, Düfte und Sicherheitsbewertung

Podcast mit Amelie Reigl, Fraunhofer ISC/TLZ-RT, Dr. Stefanie Scheffler, Fraunhofer ITEM, Prof. Dr. Jessica Freiherr, Fraunhofer IVV zum Thema Kosmetikforschung.

www.fraunhofer.de

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NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Jan 8

New year, new #SensorySciences lecture:

Heiko Gaßner from University Hospital Erlangen / Fraunhofer IIS Erlangen gives a talk about biomarkers in Parkinson disease.

❗️ Online only ❗️

More details: www.sensorysciences.fau.eu/lectures/

NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Dec 20

What does Christmas smell like to you? The crackling fire, the warm spices of cinnamon and clove in holiday treats, or the fresh, piney scent of the Christmas tree? Whatever fills your heart with joy and nostalgia this season, embrace it with all your senses! 👃🎄✨

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NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Dec 12

Today!

NeuroSenseLab @neurosenselab.bsky.social · Dec 5

The next #SensorySciences Lecture is approaching fast!

Next Thursday, Stefan Rampp from @fau.de will talk about "Oscillatory markers of brain (mal-)function" 🧠

You can join in person or remote.

More details: www.sensorysciences.fau.eu

The next talk in the Sensory Sciences Lecture Series will be given by Stefan Rampp and is titled "Oscillatory markers of brain (mal-)function". It will take place on Thursday, 12 December, at 16:15 in the Lecture Hall (Room 01.020) of the Medical Valley Center, Henkestraße 91, 91052 Erlangen. The lecture will also be streamed online via Zoom.