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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 · 1h

🧠 For the 2026 edition, we’re looking for creative, cross-disciplinary projects that highlight the importance of #Neuroscience research and spark public curiosity about #BrainScience.

#BAW #BrainResearch

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

🔔 Apply for the #BrainAwarenessWeek 2026 Grants!

💭 Are you organising a #BrainAwarenessWeek event in Europe?
There’s still time to apply for financial support of up to EUR 1,000 offered by #FENS in collaboration with the @danafoundation.bsky.social.

🗓️ 15 Oct 2025
👉 https://loom.ly/kwUsyd8

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 3h

🧠 Join us in promoting the #FENSForum, gain hands-on experience in event communication, and expand your professional network in the neuroscience community.

Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 3h

🚨 Call for #FENS2026 Social Media Ambassadors!

💭 Are you passionate about #neuroscience and social media?
Then you could be one of our #FENS2026 Social Ambassadors!

🗓️ Deadline: 14 November 2025
👉 https://loom.ly/lsOt59E

#FENS #BrainResearch #NeuroscienceConference #ScienceCommunication

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

And join the ALBA Session and Award Ceremony today👇
 🗓️ 13 October 2025, 13:55–14:40

#ResearchExcellence #Neuroscience #BrainResearch

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

Don't miss the chance to meet @ejneuroscience.bsky.social Senior Editor Antoine Adamantidis at the FENS booth! 👇
🗓️ 13 October 2025, 12:40 - 13:55 
🗓️ 14 October 2025, 10:00 - 12:20

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

Come to the #FENS booth (3.113) and the ALBA booth (3.112) to learn more about different initiatives and opportunities for #neuroscientists! 👥

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

🇳🇱 Exciting days at #ECNP2025!

🧠 #FENS and @network-alba.bsky.social are currently at the 38th @ecnp.eu Congress, and the first few days have been full of wonderful discussions and interesting meetings!

👉 https://loom.ly/mCYYT7E

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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS @fens.org · 3d

🚨 Exciting news for future #FENS2026 sponsors!

The Sponsorship Prospectus for the upcoming #FENSForum in #Barcelona is available. 🇪🇸

👉 Explore your opportunities here: https://loom.ly/Dnocqb0

#FENS #BrainResearch #NeuroscienceConference

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

Areas of interest include:
🔹 The neuronal basis of MMN
🔹 Predictive processing in sensory and cognitive systems
🔹 Developmental changes, clinical applications, and more!

Shape the future of MMN research. 🧠

#FENS #Neuroscience #BrainResearch #CallForPapers

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

🌟 Deadline Extended!

✍️ You now have more time! The deadline for contributing to @ejneuroscience.bsky.social's special issue on 'The Neuronal Basis of Mismatch Negativity (MMN) and Its Clinical Applications' has been extended.

🗓️ 1 December 2025
👉 https://loom.ly/63HXza4

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

🔬 This selection highlights the creativity, expertise, and scientific contributions of the Spanish #neuroscience community!

#FENS #BrainResearch

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

🗞️ New @ejneuroscience.bsky.social Virtual Issue!

Marking the 20th Meeting of the Spanish Society of Neuroscience, held 3–5 September, #EJN proudly presents this virtual issue, showcasing recent studies by researchers from Spain. 🇪🇸

👉 https://loom.ly/GLwDeKk

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

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 · 5d

🌸 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 · 6d

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 · 6d

🔔 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 · 6d

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

#InclusiveNeuroscience #DiversityInSTEM #NeurosciencePodcast

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

🗞️ 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 · 6d

🔬 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 · 6d

🎧 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 · 7d

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

@crick.ac.uk

#ScienceAwards #FENSForum

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

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 · 9d

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 · 9d

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