The Federation of European Neuroscience Societies is the voice of European #neuroscience.

Brussels, Belgium
Joined September 2011
🌟 Come meet FENS at SfN Neuroscience 2026! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ FENS and ALBA will be at the annual meeting of the @SfNtweets in Washington between 14-18 November. πŸ”— Learn more: buff.ly/UPduu4N
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πŸ‘‹ Visit the FENS booth (No.2518) in the exhibition space! Join the ALBA Network Social: Celebrating Inclusion, Intersectionality, and Community! πŸ—“οΈ 16 November | 19:00 - 21:00 EST πŸ“ Hall E at the NNE Space #7, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
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🌟 Episode 3 of "Unconventional Journeys" by the #ALBA Network is out! πŸ”¬ In the third episode, Dr Susanne E. Ahmari talks about her experience in OCD research as both a clinician and a researcher. πŸ”— Check out all three episodes: buff.ly/ZAUh0nM @network_alba @ACNPorg
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πŸ”” #FENS Open Calls! Looking to advance in your career journey? FENS is here for you! Check out our open calls to stay up to date on opportunities in #neuroscience! πŸ‘‰οΈ Start swiping to see more open calls! πŸ”— See the full list here: buff.ly/h8nflw3
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🌟 Last chance for nominations for the @network_alba-Elsevier Award Lecture on Brain Sciences! 🌟 🧠 The award shines a spotlight on outstanding brain research while helping amplify the work of scientists based in countries underrepresented in neuroscience! πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: 28 October 2026 πŸ”— buff.ly/hN9bvyi
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🌟 Become a FENS member today! FENS membership has many benefits, including up to 22% discount on registration for the upcoming FENS Regional Meeting! πŸ“ Δ°stanbul, TΓΌrkiye πŸ—“οΈ 26-29 May 2027 πŸ“’ Registration will open soon! πŸ”— Learn more: buff.ly/MAZv9bR
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πŸ“š New research from @EJNeuroscience! 🧠 Sleep dysfunction is a common feature of Alzheimer's disease, but what role do changes in the brain play in these disturbances? πŸ“– Read the article | Free to access for 90 days: buff.ly/yIZfI0S
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πŸ”¬ This study explores structural and functional changes in the hypothalamus. The findings shed light on how these changes may be linked to sleep disturbances and cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease, highlighting potential directions for future research.
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🧠 Last chance to apply for the FENS–Hertie Winter School on cancer neuroscience! πŸ”¬ Join co-chairs Khalil Kass Youssef and Veerle Melotte in Alicante, Spain, from 31 January to 6 February 2027! πŸ—“οΈ Applications close tomorrow, 22 October! πŸ”— buff.ly/VBjj2Kc @NeuroAlc
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🌟 Check out "Unconventional Journeys" by the #ALBA Network! πŸ—£οΈ "Unconventional Journeys" is a new video interview series exploring non-linear career journeys of neuroscience researchers. πŸ“’ Two episodes are already out! πŸ”— buff.ly/KiIwo24 @network_alba @ACNPorg
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πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ A big congratulations to the #FENSTeam! πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ This Sunday, the FENS team took part in the Antwerp Run to raise funds in support of neuroscience research! πŸ”— Learn more about how FENS supports neuroscience research: fens.org/
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πŸ‘ Congratulations to Dirk Schubert, Kevin LΓΌthy and Julia MacMaster, who completed the half marathon, and to Tasia Asakawa, who took on the 10K!
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🌟 A special thank you to everyone who supported the FENS team and contributed to this initiative, including @NanionTech and Michael Zeschnigk, for their generous support!
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πŸ‘ Congratulations to Dirk Schubert, Kevin LΓΌthy and Julia MacMaster, who completed the half marathon, and to Tasia Asakawa, who took on the 10K!
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🌟 A special thank you to everyone who supported the FENS team and contributed to this initiative, including @NanionTech and Michael Zeschnigk, for their generous support!
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πŸ”” #FENS Open Calls! Looking to advance in your career journey? FENS is here for you! Check out our open calls to stay up to date on opportunities in #neuroscience! πŸ‘‰οΈ Start swiping to see more open calls! πŸ”— See the full list here: buff.ly/zEuBp3b
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πŸ“’ The Call for Symposia for #FRM2027 is now open! 🧠 Help shape the scientific programme by submitting a symposium, trainee symposium or technical symposium proposal. πŸ“ Δ°stanbul, Turkey πŸ—“οΈ 26–29 May 2027 🚨 Submission deadline: 1 November 2026 πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/CeYZIn7 .
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πŸ’‘ How has optogenetics transformed neuroscience? πŸ”¬ The 2026 @NobelPrize in Medicine recognises Peter Hegemann, Georg Nagel and Karl Deisseroth for their pioneering contributions to optogenetics. 🧠 Learn how this technique has changed brain research! πŸ”— Discover how FENS supports neuroscience: fens.org/
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🚨 Two week left to submit your symposium proposals for #FRM2027! 🧠 Do you have an emerging topic, innovative perspective or timely scientific question that deserves a place in the programme? 🌍 Bring together leading researchers 🀝 Foster new collaborations πŸ’‘ Showcase the latest advances in neuroscience πŸ“ Istanbul, TΓΌrkiye πŸ—“οΈ 26-29 May 2027 ⏳ Submission deadline: 1 November 2026 πŸ”— buff.ly/Dry6mmY
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πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Day 3 of the #FKNE Fall Meeting in Le MΓ©e-sur-Seine, France! 🧠 Today’s FKNE-NGL Symposium brought together researchers under the theme 'Building, changing, and understanding the brain', for a day filled with scientific exchange, engaging presentations and thought-provoking discussions! πŸ”— Discover the FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence: buff.ly/SKCCMo5 @FensKavliNet @KavliFoundation @AllenInstitute
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πŸ‘ A big thank you to all the speakers: Claire Wyart, Zayna Chaker, Janet Song, Thomas Auer, Arseny Finkelstein, Megan Peters, Lisa Genzel, Tara Spires-Jones, Weijian Zong, Taro Kitazawa, Nur Mustafaoglu, Alicja Puscian, Vanessa Stempel and Priya Prakash!
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