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| Looking back on the 2011 IBRO World Congress in Florence |
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 The chair of the IBRO World Congress Young Investigator Visiting Programme Committee, Micaela Morelli, provides highlights from the recent, successful IBRO Congress in Florence, Italy, and the many ways in which participants were enriched by the experience.
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7/22/2011 11:30:53 AM
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| Countdown to Rio |
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| It's official! The host for the 9th IBRO World Congress in 2015 will be Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. To celebrate Latin American neuroscience, we will be running a series of articles on the opportunities and challenges in the region. Our first is by Fernanda De Felice, an Associate Professor in the Institute of Medical Biochemistry at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. |
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7/19/2011 3:56:08 PM
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| 2011 IBRO World Congress: Press Releases |
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| Click here to see the latest press releases highlighting the science and its benefit to humankind, from around the world, being presented at the 8th IBRO World Congress in Florence, Italy. |
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7/18/2011 5:58:54 AM
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| IBRO's VLTP travels to Ethiopia and Chile |
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In the final months of 2010, IBRO's Visiting Lecture Team Programme (VLTP) held experiment-based lecture courses in Ethiopia and Chile, covering a variety of topics of current interest in basic neuroscience and exposing potential research scientists to neuroscience opportunities, both locally and abroad. |
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7/7/2011 2:33:02 AM
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| Ethics in Research Survey |
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| Currently, the Ethics in Research Committee is expanding its role from
Animals in Research to include ethical guidelines of research in general
research. Considering the manner in which we conduct all phases of our
research is paramount to all of us. As a result, we invite you to
respond to the Ethics in Research Survey. |
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| Events |
| The 9th Conference of the Chinese Neuroscience Society (CNS) |
| 7/29/2011
-> 8/1/2011 |
| Zhenzhou, China. CNS invites IBRO members to the 9th Conference of the Chinese Neuroscience Society (CNS). CNS is a nonprofit learned society of Chinese neuroscientists from universities, research institutions and hospitals all over the country. |
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5/26/2011 4:14:24 AM
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| FENS-IBRO Advanced Course in Computational Neuroscience |
| 8/1/2011
-> 8/26/2011 |
Bedlowo, Poland. For advanced graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who are interested in learning the essentials of the field. Students are expected to have a keen interest and basic background in neurobiology as well as some computer experience. Students of any nationality can apply. |
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4/4/2011 3:51:18 AM
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| LARC: Third INF Summer School in Neuroendocrinology |
| 8/13/2011
-> 8/19/2011 |
Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. This
intensive one-week school will combine hands-on training in laboratory
techniques currently used to advance knowledge in the field as well as
theoretical classes on the basic principles of neuroendocrinology, and
conferences and workshops on How to present a ten minute talk and How to
write a paper for publication in a scientific journal.
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6/30/2011 9:58:36 AM
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| LARC: Memory Consolidation and its Nuances: A Window to Plasticity |
| 8/24/2011 |
| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The symposium is a collaborative project created by the main labs engaged in memory reconsolidation in Latin America. Its aim is to promote to the Brazilian neuroscience community in the Brazilian Society for Neuroscience and Behavior Congress the main results acquired by the speakers and provide background knowledge in this research field. Moreover, through this event, participants will be able to meet each other and share their technical know-how. |
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6/30/2011 8:53:55 AM
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| FENS-IBRO Training Center |
| 8/28/2011
-> 9/16/2011 |
Lausanne/Geneva, Switzerland. " Imaging brain function in animals and humans". The school will cover high-resolution brain imaging techniques dedicated to state-of-the-art mapping of brain functions and dysfunctions.
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4/30/2011 2:04:03 AM
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| LARC: Workshop on the Neural Basis of Maternal Motivation |
| 9/3/2011
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| Montevideo, Uruguay. The purpose of this workshop is to advance
discussion toward a better understanding of the neural basis of maternal
motivation, with a focused interest on how the maternal brain coordinates
care-taking with other social and motivated behaviors. |
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6/30/2011 8:57:48 AM
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| FENS-IBRO Training Center |
| 9/4/2011
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 Bordeaux, France. "European Synapse Summer School". The general idea of the school is to combine practical training with lectures and discussions by highly renowned scientists. Methodological and goal-oriented training are achieved by guiding the students through hands-on experiments within the frame of a short scientific project performed on the workstations of the Bordeaux Neuroscience Institute.
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4/30/2011 2:07:43 AM
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| LARC: LIV Congreso Nacional de Ciencias Fisiológicas |
| 9/10/2011
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| Leon, Mexico. This is the oldest of the traditional national Congresses in Mexico. Our distinguished members are scientists with national and international recognition; many of them have been awarded by national and international agencies. Thus we aim to offer in our program conferences and symposia that include invited speakers of excellent academic background. For students, we organize poster and oral sessions and satellite activities that include three contests. |
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6/30/2011 9:04:01 AM
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| ARC: Fourth Teaching Tools School & Workshop in Neuroscience |
| 9/12/2011
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Cape Coast, Ghana. The topics of this effort will focus on “Fundamentals of Neuroscience.” The school course and content are designed for junior faculty members currently involved in teaching on the African continent in Neuroscience/Neuroanatomy /Neurophysiology or a related discipline. Supporting Partners include UNESCO IBSP and SfN.
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7/11/2011 1:03:45 PM
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| CEERC: 10th International Congress of the Polish Neuroscience Society |
| 9/21/2011
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| Lodz, Poland. The Polish Neuroscience Society was established in 1991. The Society congresses, organized every two years, provide the forum for neuroscientists working on molecular, structural, and functional aspects of the nervous system. Lodz, with its history dating back to the 15th century, is the second largest city in Poland located in the very centre of the country. |
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2/16/2011 10:31:56 AM
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| CEERC: SiNAPSA Neuroscience Conference 2011 (SNC'11) |
| 9/22/2011
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| Ljubljana, Slovenia. SiNAPSA Neuroscience Conference ’11 is a Central European neuroscience event that has won the status of a FENS Featured Regional Meeting. The moving force behind the SNC’11 is a consortium of neuroscientists from Slovenia with colleagues from Trieste, Italy, and Zagreb, Croatia, who strive to make the SNC’11 an excellent neuroscience meeting and use the opportunity for networking and future collaborations. |
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2/16/2011 10:32:51 AM
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| APRC: School of Neuroscience |
| 10/9/2011
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Beijing, China. Organized by Zhi-Qing David Xu, Capital Medical University. |
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7/21/2011 6:25:11 AM
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| The Expanding Roles of Female Neuroscientists in the 21st Century |
| 10/10/2011
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| The IBRO Women in World Neuroscience Committee is sponsoring a symposium titled "The Expanding Roles of Female Neuroscientists in the 21st Centry," taking place at the PAP Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, on October 10-11, 2011. The deadline for abstract submissions is August 1, 2011. |
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6/15/2011 7:03:25 AM
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| ARC: Models For Approaching Brain Health And Disease |
| 10/29/2011
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Rabat, Morocco. The focus of this Advanced School is on the mechanisms of neurodegenerative processes and cell death that underlie brain diseases as well as brain dysfunctions linked to drugs of abuse. Supporting Partner: UNESCO IBSP. Deadline for applications: July 15, 2011 - extended to August 10, 2011.
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7/20/2011 6:12:48 PM
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| LARC: Probing Normal and Pathological Neural Cell Functions |
| 10/31/2011
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Puerto Rico. A fundamental goal of the course organizers is to have the class represent the interdisciplinary nature and diversity of researchers in the neuronal biochemistry and cell biology fields. Students will be selected according to several criteria to ensure that the class reflects the interdisciplinary nature of modern science and the diversity of its researchers. |
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7/21/2011 6:25:49 AM
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| APRC: 2nd IBRO-APRC School of Neuroscience, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia |
| 12/1/2011
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 Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. The theme of this junior 2nd IBRO School of Neuroscience in Malaysia is ‘Functional Genomics, Molecular Morphology, Behavioural Neuroscience and Neuroimaging'. The two-week program includes theoretical and technological lectures coupled with hands-on laboratory sessions. Deadline for applications, September 2, 2011.
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7/20/2011 10:11:57 AM
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| ARC: School on Basic and Clinical Neurosciences in West Africa |
| 12/5/2011
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Ibadan, Nigeria. Focus on toxicological, traumatic, degenerative and vascular disorders of the Brain. Organizers: Adesola Ogunniyi, Rufus Akinyemi and E. Olapade-Olaopa (Nigeria). Supporting Partner: UNESCO IBSP. |
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5/12/2011 10:19:33 AM
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| Inter-regional School on Advanced Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience |
| 12/12/2011
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 Cape Town, South Africa. A 10-day School on Advanced Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience, grounded in Experimental Neuroscience, will be held with the support of IBRO's Africa, European and Asian/Pacific regional committees, and UNESCO. Organizers: Henry Markram (Switzerland), Vipin Srivastava (India), Lauriston Kellaway (South Africa). On-line application opened. Deadline for applications: July 29, 2011 - extended to August 26, 2011 |
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7/20/2011 4:25:39 PM
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| FENS-IBRO-Hertie Winter School: Neural Coding in Sensory Systems |
| 1/8/2012
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Obergurgl, Austria.FENS-IBRO-Hertie Winter School. The course will emphasize similarities and differences in neural architectures between species and brain areas. In addition to experimental results, an important component of the school will be to present theoretical concepts. Deadline for applications, September 19, 2011. |
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7/3/2011 5:22:20 AM
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| People in the News |
| Edward G. Jones, 1939 - 2011 |
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Edward G. “Ted” Jones, an internationally respected neuroscientist,
authority on the anatomy of the brain and central nervous system and the
foundations of psychiatric disorders, and former director of the UC
Davis Center for Neuroscience, died suddenly on June 6. He was 72. Ted was former Chair of the US/Canada Regional Committee.
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| 6/11/2011 2:10:43 AM |
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| IBRO's Asia-Pacific Regional Committee elects new chair |
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| Professor Tadaharu Tsumoto has been elected by the IBRO Asia-Pacific Regional Committee (APRC) as its new chair, taking over for Prof. Hitoshi Okamoto, whose term in office officially ended in 2010. |
| 4/25/2011 11:12:21 AM |
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| IBRO announces new Inter-regional Activities Initiative |
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| Monica Di Luca has been appointed as chair of this emerging committee, aimed at facilitating collaboration among IBRO's regions, particularly for its training activities - such as schools and laboratory exchanges - and also for public awareness of neuroscience research and issues. |
| 4/5/2011 9:27:07 AM |
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| Tamas Freund wins 2011 Brain Prize |
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| Recognizing the remarkable quality of Hungarian science, the € 1 million prize was awarded to three researchers in recognition of their brilliant analysis of brain circuits involved in memory. Tamas Freund is the former Chair of the IBRO Central & Eastern European Regional Committee. |
| 3/6/2011 4:45:48 AM |
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| Terje Sagvolden (1945-2011) |
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| One of the founders of neuroscience in Africa, Terje passed away on the evening of 12 January 2011 in his native Norway. |
| 2/4/2011 6:15:58 AM |
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| Sten Grillner: Advancing Research in the European Community |
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| Sten Grillner is current president of the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS). He is professor and director of the Nobel Institute for Neurophysiology at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. Grillner also serves as chair of the IBRO Membership & Partnerships Committee. He recently gave an interview to Neuroscience Quarterly. |
| 2/3/2011 5:34:59 AM |
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| Janis Weeks Awarded Martin Luther King, Jr Prize |
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| The award, given by the University of Oregon, recognizes faculty whose contributions to the campus community, beyond typical job expectations, also uphold and exemplify ideals supported by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
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Check out the latest issue of the IBRO News, as well as back issues.
The European Neuroscience Schools Programme celebrates ten years
The Visiting Lecture Team Programme (VLTP) gave four courses over the past year at the following sites: Qingdao, China; La Paz, Bolivia; Guatemala City, Guatemala; and Yaoundé, Cameroon
Brain Awareness Week 2010
The Brain Campaign awards funds to 26 projects from Australia to Zimbabwe
IBRO/Kemali School inaugurates new Inter-Regional Schools Programme
Recent Alumni Events
Argentine neuroscientist, Mario Perello, remains convinced that returning to his home country after two post-doc experiences in the U.S. was the right decision for him and his family, despite the challenges
Capacity Building in Africa: 2nd “Teaching Tools School and Workshop – The Special Senses,” held in Al-Fayoum, Egypt. A joint IBRO/SfN initiative
John Fulton, just one biography in our History of Neuroscience Series
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Quick Links 
José Peixoto Santos, a Ph.D. student from the Universidade de São Paulo in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, has been named the 2011 IBRO-FRSQ-INMHA Albert J Aguayo Fellow. His field of study centers on the pathology and MRI alterations in temporal lobe epilepsy.
