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Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · 16h

🎤 Meet the speakers of the scientific sessions at our 16th BSN Meeting!

This year’s sessions cover:
🧠 Preclinical Neuroscience
🔬 Basic Neuroscience
🧩 Cognitive & Clinical Neuroscience

Join us for fresh insights into the latest in brain research!

#BSNMeeting #Conference2025 #Neuroscience

Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · 1d

🚀 The final program for the 16th BSN Meeting is here! This year features keynote lectures by
- Prof. Dr. Friedhelm Hummel
- Prof. Dr. Katrin Amunts
- Prof. Dr. Senne Braem
We look forward to sharing the latest research in neuroscience with you!

Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · 20d

🧠 Save the date!
FENS Forum 2026
📍 Barcelona | 📅 6–10 July 2026

Europe’s biggest neuroscience meeting is back!
Join researchers from around the world for a week of science, connection & discovery.
fensforum.org/scientific-p...

#FENS2026 #Neuroscience #FENSForum

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Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · Sep 1

🚨 The BSN offers travel grants for young researchers attending SfN 2025! 🧠

✍️ Apply by sending following info to [email protected]: proof of BSN membership, CV, SfN abstract + proof of submission, recommendation letter confirming BSN meeting attendance.

Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · Aug 22

🚨 Don't forget to register for the 16th meeting of the Belgian Society for Neuroscience!

🗓️ Deadline: September 19th

🔗 Register now: lnkd.in/eUuSyF9f

We can't wait to see you there!

#Neuroscience #BSNmeeting #Conference #Science

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Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · Aug 20

📢 Deadline Extended!

The original deadline for abstract submission was today, but we are happy to announce a one-week extension!

🗓️ New deadline: Wednesday, August 27, 2025

🔗 Submit your abstract : docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We look forward to seeing your science at #BSN2025!

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Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · Aug 20

🌟 Exciting news!
Athena Demertzi has been nominated by BSN for the prestigious FENS Eric Kandel Young Neuroscientists Prize.

Her groundbreaking research in consciousness science continues to inspire!
#FENS #Neuroscience #KandelPrize #Belgium

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Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · Aug 12

🧠 The program for the 16th BSN Meeting is here!
📅 Oct 20, 2025 | KU Leuven
💬 Talks • Posters • Data Blitz • Reception
👉 Register now : belgianneuroscience.be/product/tick...

🔗 Submit your abstract now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📍 Deadline: August 20th, 2025

#BSN2025 #Neuroscience #Belgium

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Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · Aug 11

🎉 Congratulations to Senne Braem, winner of the 2025 BSN Award!
He will receive the prize and give a keynote at #BSN2025 on Oct 20 @ KU Leuven 🧠

Join us to celebrate his outstanding work on cognitive flexibility and learning!
#Neuroscience #BSN #Belgium

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Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · Aug 7

📢 2 weeks left for Abstract submission !
Join us at the 16th BSN Meeting – Oct 20, 2025 at KU Leuven 🧠

🔗 Submit now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📍 Deadline: August 20th, 2025

#BSN2025 #Neuroscience #CallForAbstracts

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Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · Jul 22

🧠 It's #WorldBrainDay!
Brain health matters at every stage of life — from early childhood to old age.
Let’s support #BrainHealthForAllAges!
#Neuroscience #HealthyAging #MentalHealth #Neuroplasticity #WorldBrainDay2025

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Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · May 30

Today is #WorldMultipleSclerosisDay.

💡 Every 5 minutes, someone is diagnosed with MS.

This year's theme, "My MS Diagnosis," highlights the long road many face before getting answers.

🧡 Let's keep raising awareness & support those living with MS.

#WorldMSDay #MSAwareness

Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · May 22

🎉 As part of our 30th anniversary, the Belgian Society for Neuroscience is proud to launch its first BSN award! 🧠

📅 Deadline to apply: 20th of June
🔗 Full details & eligibility criteria: https://
belgianneuroscience.be/belgian-society-for-neuroscience-award/

#BSNAward #Neuroscience #Belgium

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Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · May 16

Join the 19th RIO Annual Meeting, May 22-23 at UCLouvain Brussels!

RIO unites researchers across sport science, neuroscience & more to discuss imagery & observation research.
Details : riogroup.weebly.com/rio-2025.html
#RIO2025 #Neuroscience #Research

RIO 2025

RIO Group

riogroup.weebly.com

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Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · May 16

Pitch your #Brain start-up and showcase your innovative solutions at #BIDays! Win Jury/Public prizes, mentorship, exposure & connect with experts, investors & the brain community.

Apply now! 👉 www.braininnovationdays.eu/pitch-compet...

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Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · May 16

We are thrilled to share with you a first glimpse into the programme of the 5th edition of #BIDays!

Featuring high-level Brain Talks, interactive panel discussions and inspiring Fireside chats, this event fosters knowledge exchange and collaboration.

🔎 braininnovationdays.eu/programme-20...

Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · May 15

As part of the Pint of Science festival, dive into the fascinating world of neuroscience! 🧠✨

📅 Date: 21st of May 2025
🕒 Timing: 19.00-21.30
📍 Location: RITCS Café, Rue Antoine Dansaert 70, 1000 Bruxelles

Register now: www.pintofscience.be/Event/neuron...

#BSN #PintOfScience #Neuroscience

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Neuroscience Ireland @neuroscienceirl.bsky.social · May 15

🎉 Conference registration is now open!
❗️ Abstract submission deadline: May 29
⏰ Early bird registration: July 11

Explore partnership opportunities and all conference details on the #NSI2025 website:
▶️ neuroscienceireland.com/nsi-2025-con...

@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ibroorg.bsky.social

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Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · May 14

📣 Join the first edition of the Social & Moral Brain Seminar – Emotions, Others & Morality
📍 Ghent | 🗓️ Oct 16–17, 2025
🧠 Keynotes, talks, posters
📌 Abstract deadline: May 19
Submit: thesmbseminar.sciencesconf.org

@evalisavives.bsky.social
@yulonghuang.bsky.social

#Neuroscience #SocialBrain

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Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · May 12

Tomorrow at 12:00 CET is the launch of our Online Webinar Series!

Our first session is about Genetics in Psychiatric Diseases 🧬
Join us for an exciting line-up of talks including keynote speaker Prof.
@BorisChaumette
!

👉 Register : events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fce920...

Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · Apr 10

Only 10 days left to submit your abstract!

Are you a PhD/Postdoc in neuropsychiatry?

Grab your chance to present at the BSN webinar alongside Prof. Boris Chaumette! 🧬🧠

⏳ Submit by April 20
🔗 Apply now: forms.gle/HNyGpGH25zCT...

#Neuroscience #Genetics #Psychiatry #CallForAbstracts

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Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · Apr 1

Are you a PhD/Postdoc in neuropsychiatry ?

Present your research alongside Prof. BorisChaumette at the BSN webinar on May 13! 🧬🧠

🎙 3 young researchers (10-15 min talk)
📅 Deadline: April 20
🔗 Apply now: forms.gle/HNyGpGH25zCT...

#Neuroscience #Genetics #Psychiatry #CallForAbstracts

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Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · Mar 20

Call for Abstracts!

BSN is hosting a webinar on Genetics in Psychiatric Diseases 🧬🧠 on May 13, 12:00-13:30 CET.

We need 3 young researchers to present alongside Prof. Boris Chaumette.

Submit your abstract by April 20 👉 forms.gle/4UfhPiAXZnJD...

#Neuroscience #Genetics #Psychiatry

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Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · Feb 18

🚀 Exciting News!

UGent & GHALL launch the Postgraduate Studies in Neuroscience & Brain Health!

🔬 Explore brain science
🧠 Master cutting-edge neuro-tech
💻 Connect neuroscience with AI & more

Apply now: ghall.ugent.be/postgraduate... #Neuroscience #BrainHealth

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Belgian Society for Neuroscience @belgianneuro.bsky.social · Feb 11

🧠✨ Today, on #WomenInScience Day, we celebrate May-Britt Moser, who won the 2014 Nobel Prize for discovering the brain’s navigation system!

Her work transformed our understanding of spatial memory & cognition. 🔬👏

#WomenInScience #Neuroscience

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