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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…

IBRO and World Women in Neuroscience (WWN) are launching a new skill-building program designed to support early career neuroscientists as they prepare to build and lead their first research labs. The program, Research Management 101, will run from May to July 2026 and is the first in a new series of WWN–IBRO Skill Building Programs […] The post IBRO and World Women in Neuroscience launch new skil…

The Radala Foundation is inviting applications from principal investigators (PIs) for research funding of 200,000 CHF (approx. €205,000) to support a potentially groundbreaking, high-risk project in basic research on Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) over a two-year period. Each year, one or two grants of 200,000 Swiss francs (approx. €205,000) are awarded. Applicants must be independent […] Th…

On April 21 – 23, 2026, the thirteenth session of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development (EMRTD) was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA. The session marked the 40th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Right to Development – a framework that affirms every individual’s right to […] The post IBI addresses the right to development at UN expert session …

The nomination window for the Brain Prize 2027 is now open. The Brain Prize is currently the world’s largest prize for neuroscience and is awarded each year by the Lundbeck Foundation. The Brain Prize is awarded to one or more individuals who have distinguished themselves by making outstanding contributions in any area of neuroscience – […] The post Nominations now open for the Brain Prize 2027 a…

Author: Prof. Robert Peter Biney & Dr. Thomas Amatey Tagoe Affiliations: Department of Pharmacotherapeutics and Pharmacy Practice, University of Cape Coast, Ghana; Department of Physiology, University of Ghana, Ghana Key themes: • Neuroscience development in Ghana • Early foundations in physiology and neurosurgery • Research on stress, neurotoxicity and disease • Capacity building and internation…

The Lundbeck Foundation’s Neurotorium has launched its Clinical Education Grants call, supporting nonprofit educational projects for health care professionals in psychiatry and neurology. Grants of up to 100,000 DKK (approximately $15,000 USD) per year (for up to three years) are available for initiatives that strengthen clinical competencies in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neurolo…

IBRO is excited to announce the awardees of the IBRO 2026 Collaborative Research Grants! These grants are designed to support the collaborative efforts of selected emerging research groups, covering various associated costs, including travel, accommodation, subsistence, and other direct collaboration expenses. This year, IBRO received 74 applications worldwide. Following a rigorous evaluation pro…

In this interview, we speak with Hilda Lomeli, corresponding author of the volume 587 Neuroscience cover-winning article ‘The Smarce1 subunit of the BAF complex performs distinct, stage-specific functions during zebrafish retinal development’. Following an initial internal selection that shortlisted four finalists, the winning cover was chosen through a public vote on social media. The image […] …

Author: Professor Áine Kelly Affiliations: Trinity College Dublin, Ireland Key themes: • History of neuroscience in Ireland • National scientific contribution • Research diversity • Academic legacy and mentorship • Global scientific impact Reflection #15 Though neuroscience may be a relatively modern discipline, Ireland has a long and distinguished history as a contributor to humanity’s […] The p…