During this workshop set as a panel discussion active neuroscientists with significant experience in science advocacy, as well as policy professionals who work on a daily basis in implementing neuroscience funding  Continue Reading

Prof. Schuman was awarded the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize 2020 for her exceptional accomplishments in promoting gender equality in neuroscience.Continue Reading

Dr. Lisa Traunmüller has been awarded the FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence PhD Thesis Prize in 2020. She conducted her PhD project in the lab of Dr. Peter Scheiffele at Biozentrum, University of Basel, Switzerland and addressed a fundamental question in neurobiology: What are the mechanisms that create different, highly specific types of synapses? Her work uncovered an RNA-binding protein which activates a highly specific alternative splicing program to control the properties of glutamatergic synapses.Continue Reading

Prof. Henik was nominated by current and former colleagues for going above and beyond in his efforts to teach and champion researchers. Professor Henik listens to his students, their needs, difficulties and suggestions and treats them all as equal team members. He induces enthusiasm and confidence in his students and postdocs and is able to bring the best in any of his mentees. Professor Henik aims at building a lab where all help each other and create a social atmosphere where people can see that science is fun, interesting and enjoyable.Continue Reading

“Bringing together such a diverse group of European neuroscientists has allowed us to effectively identify shared challenges for early-career researchers and brainstorm creative initiatives to address them. The Network provides us with a powerful platform that strengthens our individual voices in advocating for and implementing effective solutions.” Megan Carey, Chair of the FENS-Kavli Scholars “The FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence has been running since 2014 thanks to the generous support of the Kavli Foundation and in collaboration with FENS. From its inception, two cohorts of exceptional junior and mid-career neuroscientists from across Europe have been joining efforts to shape the future of neuroscience. After a 4-year term, the first group of 2014 FENS Kavli Scholars will become alumni in September 2018. At the 20th FENS Forum in Berlin in July 2018, a new group of 15 remarkable Scholars were elected from a highly impressive pool of over 90 excellent candidates. I am convinced that this renewed group of Scholars will continue sharing their passion for science and thriving in the development of their multiple and creative actions on scientific, outreach and advocacy fronts”. Professor Carmen Sandi, President-Elect of FENS.Continue Reading

The FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence awards have been presented at the FENS Forum 2018 meeting in Berlin, on the 9th of July. Congratulations to the awardees!Continue Reading