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Author: Dr. Dipesh Chaudhury Affiliations: New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Key themes: • United Arab Emirates (UAE) • Neuroscience research • Mental health • Brain development • Neural circuits • Human cognition • Brain plasticity • Memory • Behaviour • Gene regulation • Sleep and circadian rhythms • Scientific growth Reflection #22 The United […] The post 50 Reflections on Neuroscience – #…

IBRO is delighted to announce the awardees of a 2026 IBRO Exchange Fellowship! These fellowships enable early-career neuroscientists from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and North America to broaden their neuroscience training by conducting goal-directed laboratory visits in international settings. This year, IBRO received 98 applications from 28 countries worldwide. Following a rigorous eva…

For many early-career researchers, attending an international conference can become a defining moment in their scientific journey. It is where collaborations begin, new ideas emerge and careers take shape. Yet travelling to conferences and scientific meetings is not always financially possible. Travel grants help bridge that gap by giving students and researchers access to opportunities […] The p…

On June 1, 2026, the International Brain Initiative (IBI) and the World Women in Neuroscience (WWN) hosted the second session of the event series, NeuroFuture: Conversations on Women Advancing Neuroscience Worldwide, on brain, technology, and ethics. The webinar featured panelists Drs. Jennifer A. Chandler (University of Ottawa, Canada), Laura Y. Cabrera (Pennsylvania State University, USA), […] …

Socioeconomic background can play a significant role in shaping scientific careers, yet its impact is often overlooked in discussions about diversity and inclusion. In this webinar, experts explored the socioeconomic and socio-cultural barriers faced by neuroscientists who are pioneers in their families or communities and who often navigate academia without the support networks available to […] T…

Author: Dr. Carlos Matute Affiliations: University of Basque Country, Spain Key themes: • Santiago Ramón y Cajal • Spanish neuroscience • Synaptic plasticity • Neurodegenerative diseases • Brain imaging • Learning and memory • Computational neuroscience • Neuropharmacology • Neuroinflammation • Translational research • Scientific leadership • Gender equality • Sociedad Española de Neurociencia Re…

The International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) is pleased to announce that the call for symposia for the IBRO 2027 World Congress is now officially open. Taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 13-16 September 2027, the IBRO 2027 World Congress will bring together neuroscientists from around the world for four days of scientific exchange, […] The post The call for symposia is now open…

Author: Dr. Teresa Morales; Dr. Victor de Lafuente Affiliations: Institute of Neurobiology, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Key themes:  • Ricardo Miledi • Ion channels • Zebrafish models • Motor activity • Social behaviour • Corpus callosum lesions • Encephalopathy of prematurity • Brain volume • Mental health • Expressive suppression • Parkinson’s disease […] The post 50 Reflect…

Neuromatch, in partnership with Connected Minds, is developing Computational Behavior: Analytics and Models of Individual and Interacting Agents, a two-week, fully remote course launching in July 2027, open to participants worldwide. The course will teach the computational foundations of collective behavior, integrating modern measurement technologies with formal computational models in a single …

Applications are now open for the Brain Innovation Days 2026 Pitch Competition, an opportunity for start-ups to present their work live on stage before a high-level audience of experts, investors, and key stakeholders in brain research, health, and technology. Selected finalists will be invited to Brain Innovation Days 2026 in Brussels (18-19 November 2026), where […] The post Apply now for the B…

Author: Associate Professor Huong Ha Affiliations: Brain Health Lab, School of Biomedical Engineering, International University, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Key themes: • Development of neuroscience in Vietnam • Clinical to mechanistic neuroscience • Neuroinflammation research • Computational neuroscience and AI • International collaboration • Vietnam’s growing global ro…

IBRO is heading to Barcelona, Spain for the FENS Forum 2026! Whether you’re looking for funding, seeking the right home for your next manuscript, or wanting to join a global conversation on the future of neuroscience, we have something for you. Connect with us at the Forum: Visit IBRO’s booth #167 | Explore IBRO’s journals […] The post Meet IBRO at the FENS Forum 2026 appeared first on IBRO .

Although more Indigenous trainees are entering the medical field, Indigenous representation in neuroscience research remains limited. This ALBA–IBRO webinar, organized in collaboration with the International Brain Initiative Cross-cultural Working Group, explored how Indigenous knowledge can contribute to and enrich neuroscience. The discussion highlighted the experiences of Indigenous neuroscien…

Author: Associate Professor Andrea Kwakowsky Affiliations: University of Auckland, New Zealand (Centre for Brain Research; Anatomy and Medical Imaging); University of Galway, Ireland (Pharmacology and Therapeutics; Galway Neuroscience Centre) Key themes: • Development of neuroscience in Africa • Foundations in anatomy and physiology • Research capacity and education • Role of academic institution…

As applications for the 18th Teaching Tools in Africa Workshop open soon, we spoke with Dr. Mpimpa Mutale-Songiso, a physiology lecturer and medical doctor from Zambia, about her experience participating in last year’s program in Marrakesh, Morocco. In this interview, she reflects on how the workshop transformed her approach to teaching neuroscience, the practical tools […] The post ‘I can teach …

A survey investigating the experiences of LGBTQIA+ neuroscientists published in Neuroscience provides insights into the challenges many are facing where they work or study – ranging from microaggressions and harassment, to a fear for their safety.  The international survey, led by neuroscientists in the US and Germany and completed by 486 academics, students and faculty […] The post Global survey…

The call for Scientific Symposia for the IBRO 2027 World Congress will open on June 1, 2026. The Scientific Program Committee (SPC) invites neuroscience researchers worldwide to submit proposals for symposia to be featured at the congress, taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 13–16 September, 2027. Scientific symposia are a key part of […] The post Get ready to submit your symposium prop…

The WLA Prize is an international science prize established in Shanghai, in 2021, and exclusively funded by HongShan Charity Foundation. The WLA Prize aims to recognize and support eminent researchers and technologists around the world for their contributions to science. It is intended to support the advancement of global science and technology, to address the […] The post The 2026 WLA Prize Invi…

As neuroscience continues to shape areas such as education, law and public policy, questions around ethics, public trust and societal impact are becoming increasingly important. In a recent interview with Nature, the Dana Foundation discusses why brain science must evolve beyond the laboratory and become more connected to communities and real-world challenges. The conversation explores […] The po…

Author: Prof. Duyilemi Ajonijebu Affiliations: Department of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Key themes: • Development of neuroscience in Africa • Foundations in anatomy and physiology • Research capacity and education • Role of academic institutions • Scientific growth in emerging contexts • Global relevance of African […] The po…