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ESN-European Society for Neurochemistry
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We are a scientific society with the aims:
• to advance Neurochemistry for the public benefit
• to promote the development of Neurochemistry in Europe
• to promote young neurochemists

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✨ Exciting News! ✨
We’re happy to announce the upcoming ENCODS 2026 — a FENS satellite event created by PhD students, for PhD students, and proudly organised by @encods2026.bsky.social

📍 Barcelona
📅 4–5 July 2026
🔗 Registration opens early December 2025

More info: www.fens.org/news-activit...
November 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
🌟 Exciting opportunity for early-career neurochemists!
Don’t miss your chance to apply for the upcoming ISN Flagship School and take part in this exceptional training experience. 🧠🌍

🔗More info here: www.neurochemistry.org/isn-flagship...
Applications open soon for the next ISN Flagship School!

🧠 Topic: Glial Cells: from Molecules to Medicine
📍 Brazil
📅 Sept 11-15, 2026

Connect, learn, and grow alongside global peers and mentors.

🗓️ Applications: Open Nov 14 | Close Dec 14
🔗 Link coming soon, stay tuned!
November 20, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🚀 Exciting news for early career PIs!
Registration is now open for the FKNE Mentoring & Leadership Course – a unique online training series on leadership, mentoring, and soft skills.

👉 Register here: fenskavlinetwork.org/fkne-leaders...
🔗 Spread the word and share!

#Neurochemistry #FKNE #ESN
September 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🎊 50 Years of ESN! 🧠

From the first meeting in Bath (1976) to the 25th Biennial Meeting in Naxos (2025), ESN has been bringing scientists together to advance neurochemistry and support young researchers.

Read more about our history → neurochemsoc.eu/about/history
September 13, 2025 at 10:36 AM
🧬 Update 🧠
The official website for the Gene Therapy Frontiers for Brain Symposium is now live.

🌐 Explore the program & register here: tinyurl.com/Genetherapys...
🧠✨ Save the Date – GENE THERAPY FRONTIERS FOR BRAIN SYMPOSIUM

📅 17 Oct, 09h00 | University of Algarve (Faro, Portugal)

Keynotes on neurochemical & neurogenetic aspects of neurodegenerative and rare brain diseases.

✅ Supported by the ESN Neurochemistry Initiative
September 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
🚨 Applications open for the 1st ISN-PORT Neuroscience School on Metabolism & Neurodegeneration 🧠

📍 Wrocław, Poland | 20–24 Oct 2025
💡 Fully funded | 20 early-career neuroscientists
📅 Apply by 12 Sept: port.lukasiewicz.gov.pl/neuroscience...

Supported by @neurochemistry.org
August 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🧠✨ Save the Date – IX Conference of the Serbian Neuroscience Society

📅 6–8 Oct 2025 | Palace of Science, Belgrade (Serbia)

Program & travel grants (PhD/early-career):
🔗 srneurosoc.ac.rs/early-bird-e...

✅ Supported by the ESN Neurochemistry Initiative
August 8, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🧠✨ Save the Date – GENE THERAPY FRONTIERS FOR BRAIN SYMPOSIUM

📅 17 Oct, 09h00 | University of Algarve (Faro, Portugal)

Keynotes on neurochemical & neurogenetic aspects of neurodegenerative and rare brain diseases.

✅ Supported by the ESN Neurochemistry Initiative
July 10, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🎉 Thank You – ESN-HSN 2025

More than two weeks on, we’re still celebrating the success of the ESN-HSN Joint Meeting in Naxos.
Thank you to all participants, speakers, and contributors for the excellent talks!

Follow us for updates and future events

🔗 esn-hsn-naxos2025.com

#ESN2025
June 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
At ESN-HSN 2025 in Naxos, YSSC organized a WWN-sponsored workshop:
"Empowering Women, Fostering Diversity, and Advancing Brain Science."

Grateful to @worldwomenneuro.bsky.social and all participants for making it a success 🧠✨

📸 Swipe for a glimpse into the event
#ESNHSN2025
May 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🧠 Final day of #ESNHSN2025

🎓 9:00 – Bachelard Lecture: Tony Turner
🔬 Sessions on mitochondria, synaptic function, neurodevelopment & pharmacology
🎤 Closing Ceremony + 🍽️ Farewell Dinner tonight
May 21, 2025 at 8:52 AM
🚨 Happening today!

Don’t miss the WWN-sponsored workshop at 18:30 in Hall A 🌍🧠
We’ll dive into careers, leadership, gender equity, mentorship, and more — with inspiring speakers and interactive moments

Join us to connect, reflect, and push the field forward #ESNHSN2025
📢 Join us at the WWN-sponsored workshop during the ESN-HSN conference in Naxos! 🌍🧠

📅 May 20 | 🕡 18:30–20:00 | 📍 Hall A

Empowering Women, Fostering Diversity, and Advancing Brain Science: Guiding Professional Journeys

Follow worldwomenneuro.bsky.social & esnsociety.bsky.social for updates!
May 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
🧠 Day 3 at #ESNHSN2025 begins

🎓 9:00 – IBRO Plenary Lecture: Giovanna Mallucci
🧬 Symposia on white matter, metabolism in brain resilience & Alzheimer’s disease, and sphingolipids
👩‍🔬 14:00 – ISN + IBRO Young Member Symposia
🧪 18:30 – ESN YSSC Workshop

Let’s keep the science flowing 🇬🇷
May 20, 2025 at 5:18 AM
📖 A New Chapter for ESN

🎓 Grateful to Prof. Illana Gozes for her visionary leadership and dedicated service as President of ESN.

👏 We are proud to welcome Prof. Carlos Duarte as the new President of the Society. We look forward to his leadership as we continue advancing neuroscience together!
May 19, 2025 at 6:19 PM
✅ Day 2 at #ESNHSN2025 complete

🧠 An inspiring day in Naxos filled with cutting-edge sessions on brain research and vibrant scientific exchange

📸 Share your moments with us using #ESNHSN2025
May 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
🧠 Day 2 of #ESNHSN2025 starts now in Naxos 🇬🇷

📍 8:15 – Special Lecture by Moussa Youdim
🏅 9:00 – Young Scientist Awards
🔬 10:30–18:30 – Symposia on astrocytes, mitochondria, RNA, microglia & more
📋 19:00 – ESN & HSN General Assemblies

Wishing everyone a productive day of discussion and discovery!
May 19, 2025 at 4:52 AM
✅ Day 1 at #ESNHSN2025 complete

🧠 A meaningful start to the #ESNHSN2025 meeting — thoughtful talks, engaged colleagues, and inspiring surroundings

Looking forward to the week ahead

📸 Share your moments with us using #ESNHSN2025
May 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Today marks the official start of the ESN-HSN Joint Meeting 2025 in Naxos 🇬🇷

📍 Opening Ceremony – 15:00
🧠 Parallel Symposia (S1–S3) – 15:30
🎓 ISN Plenary Lecture (Tom Südhof) – 18:00
🥂 Welcome Reception – 19:30

Wishing all attendees a meaningful and inspiring start to the meeting

#ESNHSN2025
May 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
🏆 ESN–HSN 2025 YOUNG INVESTIGATOR LECTURESHIP AWARD

Join us in Naxos for the YSLA session featuring Riccardo Cristofani and Joana Guedes, presenting cutting-edge research on neurodegeneration and neurodevelopment.

🗓️ 19 May · 09:00–10:00 · 📍 Hall A

🔗 www.esn-hsn-naxos2025.com
May 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🧠 ESN–HSN 2025 BACHELARD LECTURE

Join us in Naxos for the Bachelard Lecture by Anthony Turner at the ESN–HSN Joint Meeting.

His work on proteolytic enzymes has deepened our understanding of brain signaling and neurodegeneration.

🗓️ 21 May · 09:00–10:00 · 📍 Hall A

🔗 www.esn-hsn-naxos2025.com
May 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🧠 ESN–HSN 2025 SPECIAL LECTURE

Join us in Naxos for a special lecture by Moussa Youdim at the ESN–HSN Joint Meeting.

His landmark contributions to neuropharmacology have shaped modern treatments for Parkinson’s disease.

🗓️ 19 May · 08:15–09:00 · 📍 Hall A

🔗 www.esn-hsn-naxos2025.com
May 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
🧠 ESN–HSN 2025 PLENARY LECTURE

Join us in Naxos for a keynote lecture by Giovanna Mallucci.

Her groundbreaking work on neurodegeneration and brain repair is transforming therapeutic strategies for diseases like dementia.

🗓️ 20 May · 09:00–10:00 · 📍 Hall A

🔗 www.esn-hsn-naxos2025.com
May 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
🧠 ESN–HSN 2025 PLENARY LECTURE

Join us in Naxos for a keynote lecture by Nobel Laureate Thomas C. Südhof at the ESN–HSN Joint Meeting.

His pioneering work on synaptic transmission has reshaped neuroscience.

🗓️ 18 May · 18:00–19:30 · 📍 Hall A

🔗 www.esn-hsn-naxos2025.com
May 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
📢 Join us at the WWN-sponsored workshop during the ESN-HSN conference in Naxos! 🌍🧠

📅 May 20 | 🕡 18:30–20:00 | 📍 Hall A

Empowering Women, Fostering Diversity, and Advancing Brain Science: Guiding Professional Journeys

Follow worldwomenneuro.bsky.social & esnsociety.bsky.social for updates!
April 16, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🧠✨ Save the Date! ✨🧠
We’re excited to announce the ESN-HSN Joint Meeting 2025, taking place in the stunning island of Naxos, Greece, from May 18–21, 2025! 🇬🇷

🔗 More info & registration: www.esn-hsn-naxos2025.com

Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable experience!
#ESN2025 #HSN #Naxos2025
April 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM