Latest newsMore newsPre-announcement – Restricted Call: RAEng Fellowships (indicative internal deadline: 05 August 2021)Jun 23, 2021 The Royal Academy of Engineering has announced that the 2021/22 round of the Research Fellowship scheme will open in early July 2021. FRM 2021 - Online and Free to attend for FENS membersJun 9, 2021 The FRM 2021 is organised jointly by the Polish Neuroscience Society (PNS) and the Lithuanian Neuroscience Association (LNA) under the auspices and with support from the Federation of the European Neuroscience Societies (FENS), and also with support from the International Brain Research Organization Pan-Europe Regional Committee (IBRO PERC). Cambridge Access to Mental Health and Psychology - summer programmeJun 2, 2021 For the first time, researchers in psychiatry and psychology at the University of Cambridge are hosting a virtual summer programme. Funding call: RAEng Research Chairs and Senior Research FellowshipsJun 1, 2021 The scheme aims to strengthen the links between industry and academia by sponsoring leading academics to undertake research of industrial relevance. Follow-Up May 2021: COVID-19 & Mental Well-beingMay 12, 2021 The pandemic is ongoing, and in some parts of the world it is worse than ever. And while things are improving for many, the impact on our daily lives are still palpable. Therefore we wish to understand how potential mental health problems are developing over time. Take this survey and have your say. Strategic longer and larger grants: frontier bioscience 2021-2022May 4, 2021 Projects must have the potential to produce a distinctive contribution to bioscience knowledge. They must improve our understanding of the fundamental ‘rules of life’ that govern biological systems. FENS is looking for its next Executive DirectorApr 29, 2021 The new Executive Director should have experience in leading a scientific organisation, knowledge of current trends and issues facing life sciences and particularly neuroscience, and understand the legislative process and public policy, as well as the financial tenets of a non‐profit organisation. Congratulations to Dr Tim O'Leary on being selected to the FKNE network!Apr 29, 2021 15 outstanding early career investigators based in ten different FENS member countries have been selected to be part of the 2021 cohort of the FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence (FKNE). APPLICATION DEADLINE: EXCITE Zurich Summer School 2021Apr 26, 2021 Registration is now open for the 15th EXCITE Zurich Summer School on Biomedical Imaging that will take place in Zurich, Switzerland, from 6 - 17 September 2021. New genetic clues point to new treatments for small, often 'silent', strokesApr 19, 2021 Researchers have identified new genetic clues in people who have had small and often apparently 'silent' strokes that are difficult to treat and a major cause of vascular dementia. A step forward towards the development of treatments aimed at restoring mitochondrial function in inflammatory CNS diseasesApr 19, 2021 Stefano Pluchino, Luca Peruzzotti-Jametti and their team have been working on how to reduce the persistent brain inflammation contributing to pathogenesis of central nervous system (CNS) diseases, including multiple sclerosis. Congratulations to Professor Giovanna MallucciApr 16, 2021 The Potamkin family, in partnership with the American Academy of Neurology(AAN) and American Brain Foundation (ABF), would like to congratulate Giovanna Mallucci, MD, PhD and Kenneth Kosik, MA, MD, this year's recipients of The Potamkin Prize. Gene therapy technique shows potential for repairing damage caused by glaucoma and dementiaApr 12, 2021 Scientists have shown in animal studies that gene therapy may help repair some of the damage caused in chronic neurodegenerative conditions such as glaucoma and dementia. Pandemic restrictions aggravating known triggers for self-harm and poor mental health among children and young peopleApr 1, 2021 Experts have issued a stark warning about the effects of the pandemic on the mental health of children and young people. Autism rates have increased and show differences in ethnic minorities and links to social disadvantageApr 1, 2021 Around one in 57 (1.76%) children in the UK is on the autistic spectrum, significantly higher than previously reported, according to a study of more than seven million children. MRC neurosciences and mental health research grant: Sep 2021Mar 31, 2021 Funding is available from MRC’s Neurosciences and Mental Health Board to support focused research projects on neurosciences and mental health. The Chris Abell Postdoc Business Plan Competition 2021Mar 23, 2021 In 2020 the competition was renamed to honour the life and career of the late Chris Abell, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Professor of Biological Chemistry. This year's competition will be open for entry from Wednesday 28th April. How the pandemic may damage children’s social intelligenceFeb 12, 2021 How will the lost opportunities for social learning affect children’s development – and what can we do about it? Cambridge Neuroscience endorse ALBA Declaration on Equity and InclusionJan 13, 2021 Cambridge Neuroscience is delighted and proud to announce we have endorsed the ALBA Declaration on Equity and Inclusion launched on 12th January 2021. Significant increase in depression seen among children during first lockdownJan 12, 2021 The first lockdown led to a significant increase in symptoms of depression among children, highlighting the unintended consequences of school closures. Mindfulness can improve mental health and wellbeing – but unlikely to work for everyoneJan 12, 2021 Mindfulness courses can reduce anxiety, depression and stress and increase mental wellbeing within most but not all non-clinical settings. Cambridge Neuroscience academics recognised in 2021 New Year HonoursJan 12, 2021 Cambridge Neuroscience would like to congratulate Professors Simon Baron-Cohen and Usha Goswami on being recognised in the 2021 New Year Honours. Last Call for Early Bird Registration. 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