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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · Aug 1

🚨 #FENS2026 NEW DATES 🚨

First, Formula 1 sent us from Madrid to #Barcelona. Now the Tour de France Grand Départ has us switching gears again—we're updating our dates to 6-10 July 2026! 🗓️

Find out more 👉: https://loom.ly/zMkMKcA

🔔 Stay tuned!

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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 4h

Her groundbreaking research is transforming our understanding of women’s health by uncovering the molecular mechanisms behind hormone-responsive systems.

Meet all the #FENS2026 speakers 👉

FENS 2026 Speakers - International Neuroscience Conference

Confirmed speakers for the FENS Forum 2026 in Barcelona. The international neuroscience conference exploring all domains in brain research.

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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 4h

🌸 Holly Ingraham | Plenary Speaker

On 9 July at #FENS2026, Prof. Holly Ingraham (UCSF) will explore how sex #hormones shape the brain and body across the female lifespan, a crucial yet long-overlooked area in #neuroscience.

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 1d

This prestigious award recognises neuroscientists who advance #BrainResearch while championing diversity and equal opportunities in science. It also seeks to bring forward voices from countries underrepresented in #neuroscience conferences and publications. 🌐

#FENS #ResearchExcellence

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 1d

🔔 Call for Nominations

@network-alba.bsky.social and @elsevierconnect.bsky.social invite nominations for the 2026 ALBA–Elsevier Award Lecture in #BrainSciences.

🏆 The winner will receive EUR 3,000 and give a Special Lecture at #FENS2026!
🗓️ Deadline: 15 October 2025
👉 https://loom.ly/p0AfmUQ

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 1d

Rethink your path in academia and build the career you want!

#InclusiveNeuroscience #DiversityInSTEM #NeurosciencePodcast

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 1d

🗞️ In Episode 5, four scientists from South Africa, the Czech Republic, the UK and the USA discuss the pressures of traditional measures of success and share new ideas to help you redefine what success means for you in research.

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 1d

🔬 This season dives into the transition from postdoc to principal investigator (PI), with researchers from underrepresented backgrounds sharing their stories, insights and strategies to support others through this challenging stage of their careers.

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 1d

🎧 Have you heard the last episode of the season yet?

Season 2, Episode 5 of the #ALBA-#IBRO Diversity Podcast is now available! 🌟

Listen now! 👉 https://loom.ly/PvDlNOI
@network-alba.bsky.social @ibroorg.bsky.social

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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 2d

This prestigious award honours outstanding young scientists in #BrainResearch. Johannes Kohl receives the prize for his groundbreaking achievements in the field of behavioural #neuroscience. 🏆

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#ScienceAwards #FENSForum

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 2d

The #HertieFoundation and #FENS are excited to announce the winner of the Eric Kandel Young Neuroscientists Prize 2025: Johannes Kohl!

He will be awarded EUR 100,000 and will deliver the Eric Kandel Prize Lecture at #FENS2026 in Barcelona! 🇪🇸

👉 https://loom.ly/xsDFNzo

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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 5d

These activities are a great opportunity to gain insights into the work of FENS and ALBA. 🔬

#ResearchExcellence #Neuroscience #BrainResearch

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 5d

Don’t miss the ALBA Session and Award Ceremony 👇
🗓️ 13 October 2025, 13:55–14:05 | ALBA-Roche Research Prize for Excellence in Neuroscience Ceremony
🗓️ 13 October 2025, 14:05–14:40 | ALBA Session: Building a Global & Inclusive Approach to Mental Health Research

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 5d

🇳🇱 Heading to Amsterdam for #ECNP2025?

🧠 From 11–14 October, the 38th ECNP Congress will take place in Amsterdam, where you’ll find #FENS (booth 3.113) and @network-alba.bsky.social (booth 3.112) showcasing initiatives and opportunities for neuroscientists!

👉 https://loom.ly/mCYYT7E

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 5d

What can you expect?
🔬 Tailored interactive sessions
🤝 A community of peers to share experiences and ideas
👥 Small-group sessions limited to 20 participants

#FENS #Leadership #AcademicTraining #Neuroscience

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 5d

🔔 Applications are open for the #FKNE Online Training Series!

From 11 November 2025, this 6-week course helps new PIs in Europe strengthen leadership, communication and lab management skills. 🧠

🗓️ Deadline: 15 October 2025
Apply now 👉 https://loom.ly/Ceus8Ys

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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 5d

💭 Want to learn more about the #ExchangeFellowship and the benefits it could have for your career?

🎙️ Listen to our #FENSVoices podcast episode to hear from three researchers who have lived the experience firsthand!

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FENS Voices | Podcast Episode: All about the Exchange Fellowships Programme

Have you ever dreamed of going abroad to conduct neuroscience research? Do you feel like working in a lab in a foreign country would be exactly the boost that your career needs? Well then…

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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 5d

💶 Grant amount: Up to EUR 4000
🎓 Eligibility: Master's/PhD students or early postdocs based in Europe
⏳ Duration: 4 weeks - 4 months
🌍 Cross-border exchanges only

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 5d

🌐 Expand your #NeuroscienceCareer beyond borders!

The #FENS / #IBRO–PERC #Exchange Fellowships offer hands-on training in leading European labs. 🧠

🗓️ Deadline: 15 October 2025
👉 https://loom.ly/DhYSWlQ

@ibroorg.bsky.social

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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 6d

🔬 This gap highlights an underappreciation of brain lateralisation in rodent models, an area widely studied in humans but still overlooked in animal research. A shift in focus could unlock new insights into brain organisation and its role in neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 6d

📚 New articles from @ejneuroscience.bsky.social!

🧠 Of 8,700+ rodent studies in #EJN, only 24 examined hemispheric asymmetries. Annakarina Mundorf and Sebastian Ocklenburg spotlight this overlooked area.

👉 https://loom.ly/i9rVtYc

#OpenAccess #Neuroscience #BrainResearch

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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 7d

This episode explores how the action observation network and the mentalizing system interact as we make sense of social interactions. 🧠

#NeurosciencePodcast #Neuroscience #BrainResearch #FENSVoices

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 7d

🗞️ This new podcast series showcases the quality and diversity of research published in EJN - The European Journal of Neuroscience!

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 7d

🎧 Have you listened to Episode 2 of the #FENS - #EJN Journal Club podcast yet?

In 'Bridging Brain Networks: How Humans Decode Social Interactions', Luca Turella and Luciano Simone discuss their recent @ejneuroscience.bsky.social publication. 🔬

👉 https://loom.ly/wv3e09U

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 7d

🚨 Call for #FENS2026 Satellite and Networking Events!

The call for satellite and networking events is open for the upcoming #FENSForum in #Barcelona! 🇪🇸

🗓️ Submit your proposal before 15 January 2026!
👉 https://loom.ly/mRmvjj4

#FENS #BrainResearch #NeuroscienceConference

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 8d

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#FENS #neuroscience