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06 March 2015
06 March, 2015 in FENS News On 3 March 2015 the European Commission registered a Citizen Initiative called “Stop Vivisection”. The aim of this initiative is to obtain the immediate abolition of animal research in Europe. FENS signed a joint statement together with other 122 research institutions, organisations and societies which is an appeal to oppose [...] Read More
05 March 2015
05 March, 2015 in FENS News The European Journal of Neuroscience Special issue (March 2015) is now out: Auditory cortex – towards a synthesis of human and animal research. Auditory cortex – towards a synthesis of human and animal research How does the brain detect and select relevant stimuli from the seemingly endless array of [...] Read More
02 March 2015
02 March, 2015 in FENS News FENS History page aims to preserve the commemoration of European neuroscience for future generations by making available to the wide public autobiographies, videos, pictures and other electronic materials on and about illustrious neuroscientists of Europe and their distinguished work. A History of Neuroscience project on Ivane Beritashvili has recently [...] Read More
27 February 2015
27 February, 2015 in Neuroscience News The official launch of the MEP Interest Group on Brain, Mind and Pain took place at the European Parliament on 24 February 2015. The group – a joint initiative of Pain Alliance Europe (PAE) and the European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) – has been co-chaired by MEPs Marian Harkin, [...] Read More
26 February 2015
26 February, 2015 in Societies & Partner News Prof. Kastner, Renowned Physicist and MIT Dean, will head group of funders aiming to build U.S. philanthropic support for basic science research. Prof. Kastner is a distinguished physicist who recently served for over six years as Dean of Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). As [...] Read More
25 February 2015
25 February, 2015 in Neuroscience News Nobel prize-winners, including John O’Keefe, May-Britt Moser and Edvard Ingjald Moser, have written to the President of the European Commission urging him to reverse his plan to slash EU spending on research and innovation by €2.7bn. Jean-Claude Juncker wants to transfer the €2.7bn into a new pot intended to [...] Read More
16 February 2015
16 February, 2015 in FENS News Don't miss the opportunity to take part in the Spring Brain Conference 2015 on Bridging Neural Mechanisms and Cognition. The application deadline is exceptionally extended to 23 February 2015. The Spring Brain Conference on Bridging Neural Mechanisms and Cognition (19-22 April 2015, Copenhagen) aims to bring together some of the [...] Read More
13 February 2015
13 February, 2015 in FENS News A new initiative for providing advanced training in neuroscience has been launched by FENS and IBRO. Applications are now open! The Cajal Advanced Neuroscience Training Programme is a new initiative launched by FENS and IBRO, in collaboration with Bordeaux Neurocampus and the Champalimaud Foundation to offer international high-level courses [...] Read More
12 February 2015
12 February, 2015 in Neuroscience News Eppendorf and the journal Science are now accepting applications for the 2015 Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology. This annual international research prize of US$ 25,000 is awarded to young scientists for their outstanding contributions to neurobiology research based on methods of molecular and cell biology. Researchers who are [...] Read More
04 February 2015
04 February, 2015 in FENS News Professor Paul Bolam (University of Oxford) and Professor John Foxe (Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York), new Editors-in-Chief of the European Journal of Neuroscience (EJN), gives their welcome message to EJN readers, as they started their appointment on 1st of January 2015. Taking over the Edititorial leadership from [...] Read More
29 January 2015
29 January, 2015 in Neuroscience News The 5th annual Art of Neuroscience competition is now accepting submissions from neuroscientists worldwide. Art of Neuroscience comprises a yearly competition and seminar, which acts to stimulate the dialogue between neuroscientists, artists and the creative sector with as common goal to explore their role in shaping and improving the [...] Read More
28 January 2015
28 January, 2015 in FENS News Young researchers from Europe and Australasia or Japan: YREP stipends available for training courses or exchange training stays The Australasian Neuroscience Society (ANS), the Japan Neuroscience Society (JNS) and the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) support under the Young Researchers Exchange Programme (YREP) travel and/or accommodation costs associated [...] Read More
26 January 2015
26 January, 2015 in Neuroscience News The ESN Conference on Molecular Mechanisms of Regulation in the Nervous System to be held 14 – 17 June 2015 in the Dorpat Conference Center in Tartu, Estonia has now open its registration process. The international program committee aims to generate a highly interesting and attractive program for the [...] Read More
23 January 2015
23 January, 2015 in Societies & Partner News The Kavli Foundation has announced the second annual Kavli Scientist-Writer Workshops, 5-day writer's workshops for professional scientists and engineers, which are sponsored by The Kavli Foundation with additional support from New York University. These intense workshops aim to help scientists move beyond technical writing, so that they [...] Read More
19 January 2015
19 January, 2015 in Societies & Partner News Larry Swanson, University Professor and Appleman Professor of Biological Sciences, Neurology & Psychology, at the University of Southern California (USC), has been elected Secretary-General-elect of IBRO by its Governing Council. Professor Swanson will officially succeed current Secretary-General Sten Grillner, distinguished Professor at Karolinska Institutet, in January 2016 and [...] Read More