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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 · 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 · Jun 20

🔔 Did you hear?

Applications are OPEN for the FENS/IBRO-PERC #ExchangeFellowship Programme! 🌟

💶 Grant amount: Up to EUR 4000
🗓️ Deadline: 15 October 2025

Learn more and apply 👉 https://loom.ly/DhYSWlQ

@ibroorg.bsky.social

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Tasia Asakawa @tasiaasakawa.bsky.social · Jun 21

Privileged to be attending the 11th Congress of @ean.org in Helsinki, working together to spark more cross-disciplinary collaboration and dialogue. Also, fantastic meeting @eubrain.bsky.social friends and new FENS #ENCODS2026 committee member Avin Babakhani!
@fens.org #ean2025 #FENS2026

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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · Jun 20

🚨 The wait is over!

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities for #FENS2026, taking place from 4-8 July 2026 in beautiful #Barcelona! 🇪🇸

👉 https://loom.ly/72r9SFU

#FENS #FENSForum #Neuroscience

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Tasia Asakawa @tasiaasakawa.bsky.social · Jun 19

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Tasia Asakawa @tasiaasakawa.bsky.social · Jun 19

I can't believe #FRM2025 has wrapped up! It truly raised the bar in attendance, interaction and scientific excellence. Thank you to the Nordic #Neuroscience Societies for being such warm & welcoming hosts!
@fens.org @fkne-scholars.bsky.social @network-alba.bsky.social @ejneuroscience.bsky.social

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Tasia Asakawa @tasiaasakawa.bsky.social · Jun 17

The first day of #FRM2025 was brilliant! Thank you to the Norwegian Neuroscience Society & Nordic Neuroscience for warmly welcoming 1,000+ attendees to share #Neuroscience research. Excited for the 2nd day!
@fens.org @fkne-scholars.bsky.social @network-alba.bsky.social @ejneuroscience.bsky.social

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Tasia Asakawa @tasiaasakawa.bsky.social · Jun 11

Thank you #MNS2025 for a stimulating #Neuroscience conference! It was a pleasure to attend and also meet the newest FENS member - Cyprus Neuroscience Society, FENS officers & CHET, FKNE, ALBA, CARE and Communication Committee members!
@fens.org @fkne-scholars.bsky.social @network-alba.bsky.social

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Tasia Asakawa @tasiaasakawa.bsky.social · Jun 10

More from #MNS2025 on intergenerational maternal stress, animals in research, psychedelics on anxiety, mitophagy in neural space and time and more to come!
@fens.org @fkne-scholars.bsky.social @network-alba.bsky.social @eubrain.bsky.social
#Neuroscience

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Tasia Asakawa @tasiaasakawa.bsky.social · Jun 9

Having a wonderful first time participating at #MNS2025! The Cretan☀️sun is certainly shining the spotlight on #Neuroscience!

@fens.org @network-alba.bsky.social @fkne-scholars.bsky.social @ejneuroscience.bsky.social @christinadalla.bsky.social
#MediterraneanNeuroscienceSociety

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ALBA Network @network-alba.bsky.social · Apr 30

Online Workshop #1: Recognising and Mitigating Bias in Selection
🗓 15 May - 09:00 EDT | 15:00 CEST
🔗 loom.ly/GJkUAyQ
Led by Dr Camill Morvan, this workshop will explore how biases affect recruitment and career progression, and how to design more equitable evaluation processes. 🧵
@ibroorg.bsky.social

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Tasia Asakawa @tasiaasakawa.bsky.social · Apr 27

Enjoyed a warm and welcoming #BNA2025 kick-off with these brilliant minds. Looking forward to tomorrow's programme!

@britishneuro.bsky.social @tspiresjones.bsky.social @ejneuroscience.bsky.social @johnfoxe.bsky.social @fkne-scholars.bsky.social @landreae.bsky.social @shubhatole.bsky.social

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Tasia Asakawa @tasiaasakawa.bsky.social · Apr 27

FENS will be there - looking forward to the insightful discussions and expert advice. Thank you @britishneuro.bsky.social!

@ejneuroscience.bsky.social @fens.org

British Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · Apr 25

Gain valuable insights on writing and publishing from the experts: Prof Adrian Bird @edinunineuro.bsky.social , Prof Shubha Tole @tifrscience.bsky.social, and Prof John Foxe @urochester.bsky.social 🧠

Chaired by Dr. Kate Baker @kbgenesbrains.bsky.social

meetings.bna.org.uk/bna2025/bna2...

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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · Apr 24

1️⃣ week left to sign up for the #BrainConference!

This is your chance to join leading researchers from around the world as they explore into the frontiers of #TheoreticalNeuroscience. 🧠

Register by 30 April! 👉 loom.ly/GEOcXkU

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Tasia Asakawa @tasiaasakawa.bsky.social · Apr 21

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Tasia Asakawa @tasiaasakawa.bsky.social · Apr 21

Excellence in #neuroscience research was on full display at #SONA2025! FENS looks forward to working with the African neuroscience community in advancing discovery research and fostering Euro-African cooperation and collaboration.

@fens.org @network-alba.bsky.social @ejneuroscience.bsky.social

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Tasia Asakawa @tasiaasakawa.bsky.social · Apr 17

OUT NOW! An #EJN virtual issue showcasing work published by African neuroscientists in honour of #SONA2025. bit.ly/3GbVzA3

🎉Congratulations to #SONA for launching its own society journal today, the Africa Brain Journal!

#neuroscience
@fens.org @ejneuroscience.bsky.social

SONA 2025: European Journal of Neuroscience

Click on the title to browse this issue

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Tasia Asakawa @tasiaasakawa.bsky.social · Apr 17

A wonderful start to #SONA2025 bumping into SONA Secretary General, Prof. Sadiq Yusuf. #FENS is excited to exhibit for the first time here and encourage European-African #neuroscience exchange and collaboration. Come by our booth and have a chat!

@fens.org @network-alba.bsky.social

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Tasia Asakawa @tasiaasakawa.bsky.social · Mar 18

FENS Advocacy Committee members meeting with MEPs and other stakeholder groups at EU Parliament today to increase investment in discovery research and the establishment of national #brain plans.🧠🎉

#FENS #neuroscience

@fens.org #EBC @tjryan.bsky.social @NeuRoman-cer.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy

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Tasia Asakawa @tasiaasakawa.bsky.social · Mar 9

Hi Nikos! Thank you and hope to see you there too!😃🏃🏻‍♀️