Congratulations to Valeria Mussetto!

winner of the ANA Best Thesis Award 2024

Her PhD work in Jürgen Sandkühler’s lab at the Center for Brain Research in Vienna aimed at understanding the neurobiological substrates of the emotional components of pain. In particular, she focused on the lateral parabrachial nucleus, a brainstem center that is crucial for pain aversion, and investigated how neuro-glial transmission can be modulated in this area.

She discovered two novel forms of synaptic plasticity at glutamatergic synapses triggered by opioid administration, identifying the parabrachial nucleus as a new site of opioid-induced neuronal adaptations and describing the first direct evidence of plasticity in this structure. Additionally, Valeria’s work shed light into the largely unexplored roles of parabrachial glial cells, expanding our understanding of regional variability in neuro-immuno-glial networks in the brain and providing insights into the differential contribution of glia to specific aspects of pathological pain.

Valeria’s findings have significant implications for our understanding of opioid abuse and chronic pain mechanisms and can open new avenues for the treatment of these conditions. Details of her findings can be found on JPain and Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience.

On behalf of the meeting organizers, we would like to invite you to the 3^rd Locus Coeruleus meeting in Innsbruck

About the meeting:

The Locus Coeruleus Meeting is a small and quite diverse meeting that tries to understand the early vulnerability of the locus coeruleus and other neuromodulatory nuclei in aging and neurodegenerative conditions.

About the participants: 

The meeting aims to bring together researchers with a background in clinical research on neurodegenerative conditions, cognitive neuroscience, MRI Physics, neuroscience in animal models, and other relevant disciplines with an interest in neuromodulatory systems and in particular the noradrenergic locus coeruleus in health and disease. 

Where and when:

The meeting will take place at the Grillhof in Innsbruck from the 9th to the 11th of September 2024.

>> CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & REGISTRATION <<

Registration will be open until the 15th of April 2024

Please do not hesitate to email us with any questions

email: LCMeeting2024'at'uibk.ac.at

  We look forward to welcoming you at our 3rd Locus Coeruleus Meeting! 

On behalf of the meeting organizers

Dorothea Haemmerer

Professor for Developmental Psychology

Department of Psychology, University of Innsbruck

Principal Investigator

Institute of Cognitive Neurology and Dementia Research,

Medical Faculty, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Associate research fellow

Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London

Hello, FENS Forum 2024 participants!

The SHSC team is thrilled to invite you to join our exclusive video competition, where you can share your scientific journey in a captivating video. Dive into the world of visual storytelling with a 20-30-second video clip tailored to your scientific journey. Whether you're showcasing the magic of Live Cell Imaging or giving us a glimpse into your daily life.

The three winners will earn a € 300 reward and exclusive SHSC merchandise!

How to participate:

• Exclusively for FENS Forum 2024 participants who consider themselves young scientists
• The Video/Clip should be in landscape format and last c.a. 20-30 seconds, with the following criteria:
• 20-30 seconds if it shows an experiment (e.g.: Live Cell Imaging)
• up to 30 seconds if it shows a “Day in My Life as Scientist”
• up to 30 seconds if it shows the production and/or the presentation of your Forum poster
• You may apply AI to complement your content. However, you have to clearly indicate where you used it (submission form)
• Ensure that the music you intend to use is copyright-free if you plan to incorporate it.
• Please add your personal data by filling out this form
• Please keep it classy! Avoid explicit content, such as dissection and animal experiments, which will not be admitted.
• The three winners will be selected by the SHSC, but we know that there will be many more wonderful clips. So, all the participants submitting a significant contribution will receive a document honouring their work.

Submission opens April 1 and ends June 1, 2024

SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO: link coming soon

Note: By submitting you agree that we may show your video clip by our social media channels, on the Austrian Neuroscience Society (ANA) homepage, and at the “Open Theatre” stage, which is in the heart of the Forum poster session.

For inquiries and further information, please contact the team from the SHSC: shscfens@gmail.com

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Spread the word! Shine a light on your scientific narrative! Lights, camera, science! May the most outstanding and creative videos steal the spotlight!

Dear Neuroscientists,

Will you unlock the Mysteries of the Mind at Brain Awareness Week 2024?

Join us for a captivating journey into the depths of neuroscience and cognitive exploration.

From enlightening workshops to engaging talks by leading experts, discover the wonders of the brain and its extraordinary capabilities.

Whether you're a curious novice or a seasoned enthusiast, there's something for everyone at Brain Awareness Week 2024. Don't miss this chance to expand your knowledge and gain insights into the most complex organ in the human body. Join us in celebrating the power and potential of the human brain

Follow this link for info and registration

Dear Neuroscientists,

Don't miss out on the opportunity of attending the 7th Alpine Chapter Symposium Innsbruck 2024, on November 28, 2024.

 For more information about this excellent event follow this link

Registration & info: alpinechapter-innsbruck@i-med.ac.at

Dear all,

We kindly highlight the opportunity to attend (for free) an excellent event, part of the Career Development Workshop Series 2024: "Kick-off Event Featuring Exemplary Career Pathways in 3R's Research". 

When: March 1, 2024 (13:00 - 14:30 CET).

Join this event on Zoom FREELY, at the following link. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86170244185 

Meeting program:

1. Welcome by the Young Investigators Committee

2. Talk 1: Prof. Dr. Winfried Neuhaus Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) GmbH, Competence Unit Molecular Diagnostics, Centre for Health and Bioresources, Vienna, Austria

3. Talk 2: Prof. Dr. Ionna Sandvig Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway

4. Talk 3: Dr. Maria Kitsara Nanoplasmas P.C. Agia Paraskevi Attikis, Greece

5. Meet & Greet with the Speakers in Breakout Rooms

This event is part of the  IMPROVE COST Action, funded by the European Union.

Dear Neuroscientists,

Do not miss the opportunity to apply for the ALBA-Roche Research Prize for Excellence in Neuroscience, and win 15,000€ in prize money for personal use!

More info: ALBA-Roche Research Prize for Excellence in Neuroscience | Alba Network

On November 29, registration will open for our 2024 FENS Forum (June 25-29, 2024, Messe Wien). We host this meeting with our partner, the Hungarian Neuroscience Society. You already find plenty of information on the meeting, including the Preliminary Program with all Plenary Lectures and Symposia, on the Forum Website.

A major task for the two Host Societies ANA and MITT is the organization of the ECTP (Early Career Training Program), where labs in Austria and Hungary host young scientists for a 2-3 weeks period prior to the FENS Forum. Both FENS and IBRO support the program by providing individual travel grants á 1,000 Euro for each successful visitor.

Besides opening opportunities for our guests, the program is also a unique chance to showcase neuroscience research in Austria. Hence, all attendees of the Forum can see the (hopefully) comprehensive list of labs where neuroscience research takes place in Austria. The list may thus be seen as a compass of our neuroscience community at large.

In order to give our labs the opportunity to still register for the program we extend the deadline for registration to October 27, 2023. For further information on the program and to register please fill out the online form following this link.

Looking forward to your participation in the program, sincerely yours

Isabella Sarto-Jackson, ANA President

Gerald Obermair, Organizer of the ECTP

 

 

FENS Forum 2024 Call for Networking and Satellite Events  

Submission deadline: 6 December 2023  

FENS is delighted to announce that the call for FENS Forum 2024 Networking and Satellite Events is officially open! This is your opportunity to actively shape the scientific programme of Europe’s most prestigious neuroscience congress and maximise your event’s visibility. FENS Forum 2024 promises to be an unforgettable experience where you can connect with peers, institutions and organisations while exploring the latest advancements in neuroscience.

Networking Events: These evening events offer an ideal setting to connect with peers and engage with institutions and organisations in a personal and lively atmosphere.   

Satellite Events: If you have innovative event ideas that align with the Forum’s scope, you can host independent events that will be advertised on the Forum website.  

 Click here to start your application!  

The Forum Programme Committee is looking forward to receiving your proposals! Together, we will create an exceptional Forum scientific programme!  

Should you have any questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to fensforum_scientific@kit-group.org

Thank you for collaborating and helping us make FENS Forum 2024 an extraordinary congress.   

Kinds regards,   

FENS Office

The FENS Host Society Committee (HSC), warmly invites the neuroscience research groups in Austria and Hungary to serve as host lab for the Early Career Training Programme (ECTP)! Serve our community, empower young neuroscientists, and increase the visibility of your research in Austria and Hungary, in the context of the largest European Neuroscience Conference, the FENS Forum.

Follow this link for more information and for accessing the application form 

Submission deadline : EXTENDED