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Curious about what led me to pursue Neuroscience? Here's my story... Growing up, I have always want to be a medical doctor and was fascinated by how the human body functions never did I know that it was a complex system of interwoven processes that keeps us alive. But it wasn’t until my undergraduate studies that I truly discovered my passion for Anatomy and Neuroscience. During my BSc project, I explored the "Effect of Treadmill Exercise on Aluminum Chloride-Induced Alzheimer’s Disease in the Cerebral Cortex of Adult Wistar Rats." That experience taught me how powerful research can be in uncovering solutions to real world problems. Today, as I prepare for my MSc and PhD studies, I am eager to continue exploring the mysteries of the brain, particularly in Finland, a hub for cutting edge research. My dream is to contribute to neuroscience through research, teaching, and mentoring others. This journey has been challenging, but every step reaffirmed my belief in the importance of curiosity and hard work. 📌 What inspired you to choose your career path? I’d love to hear your journey! #Anatomy #Neuroscience #HumanBody #ResearchJourney #STEMEducation #ScholarshipGoals #FinlandResearch #AcademicLife #BrainResearch #FutureScientist

Do you want to improve your skills in #OpenScience? Want to learn how to maximise the #credibility and #impact of your research? Come and be part of the BNA's hands-on training course on how to deliver open neuroscience research. This workshop is primarily aimed at PhD and PostDoc researchers. As part of the BNA's ongoing commitment to strengthen Credibility in #Neuroscience, we want to ensure that neuroscientists are equipped with the skills, knowledge, tools and processes they need to carry out neuroscience research which will stand the test of time. This #workshop aims to bring together a group of neuroscience researchers at #PhD or #postdoc level for a training workshop to learn how they should plan to ensure their projects are as reproducible as possible, and how they can deliver this by making their research data and code open. The content may also be appropriate for Masters students doing research projects. The workshop has a capacity of 40 delegates to maximise participation and support. Please secure your space as soon as possible. https://lnkd.in/ejDtZHHx

" ⭐ Excited to announce that I've been selected as a reviewer for STM Journals, the Publishing Company journals, including Research & Review: A Journal of Neuroscience! 🧠( I.F=6) It's an honor to contribute to the advancement of neuroscience research and support fellow researchers in their scholarly pursuits. Looking forward to diving into cutting-edge studies and providing constructive feedback. #neuroscience #research #peerreview"

Check out this new TMS + EEG integration webinar from MagstimEGI! Trey Avery, PhD shows how you can use #EPrime and Chronos to send #TMS pulse markers to the Net Station #EEG acquisition software. https://lnkd.in/eUbHs2d5

In neuroscience research, we're becoming better and better at collecting large-multidimensional brain activity and behavioural data. But here’s a thought: without the right tools to understand what all this information means, these amazing brain activity and behaviour maps might just end up as cool-looking art.   As a result, the gap between basic and translational neuroscience is increasing very fast.   What we really need are robust statistical tools that help us test ideas and make discoveries that can change lives. Without these tools, all this data won't help us as much as it could. Let’s not just make brain data pretty—let’s make it useful.   What do you think?   #neuroscience #innovation #research

🔬 Publish Your #Neuroscience #Methods with Us! 🧠 As the Editor-in-Chief of Elsevier Journal of Neuroscience Methods https://lnkd.in/dGzkWhxg, I am excited to invite researchers to share their groundbreaking methodologies with our esteemed journal. Why publish with us? Expert Review: Our rigorous peer-review process ensures that your methods are evaluated by leading experts in neuroscience, guaranteeing the highest quality and relevance. Wide Reach: We are dedicated to advancing neuroscience by disseminating innovative methods to a global audience, amplifying the impact of your work. Interdisciplinary Focus: Our journal embraces a broad range of techniques, from experimental to computational methods, fostering interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Cutting-Edge Technology: We welcome studies that incorporate the latest advancements in technology, including AI, imaging, and brain-computer interfaces. Timely Publication: We prioritize efficiency and strive to provide a swift turnaround from submission to publication, ensuring your research reaches the community promptly. Join the ranks of leading scientists who have chosen Journal of Neuroscience Methods as their platform for sharing innovative methodologies. Together, we can push the boundaries of neuroscience and drive forward discoveries that shape the future of the field. Contact Megan Monachino for more info. 📩 Submit your manuscript today and be part of a journal dedicated to excellence in neuroscience research! https://lnkd.in/eSqzF83m #Neuroscience #Research #Innovation #JournalPublication #NeuroscienceMethods

🔈 Announcement: iBehave Lecture 🧠 We're excited to announce an upcoming seminar featuring Prof. Dr. Tiago Branco, Professor of Neuroscience and Behaviour at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour, UCL 🗣 Speaker: Prof. Dr. Tiago Branco 📚 Title: 'Strategies and Neural Mechanisms for Navigating to Shelter during Escape' 🎓 Host: Prof. Dr. Tobias Rose, Institute for Experimental Epileptology and Cognition Research, University Clinic Bonn, The University of Bonn 📅 Date and Time: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 2 pm 🏛 On-site Location: Room C083.EG266, Department of Epileptology, Venusberg-Campus 1, Building C83, 53127 Bonn Join us for a fascinating discussion as Prof. Dr. Branco delves into the intricate strategies and neural mechanisms employed by animals when faced with potential threats, focusing on how they navigate to shelter during escape. 📝 Abstract: When faced with potential predators, animals instinctively decide whether there is a threat they should escape from, and also when, how, and where to take evasive action. While escape is often viewed in classical ethology as an action that is released upon presentation of specific stimuli, successful and adaptive escape behavior relies on integrating information from sensory systems, stored knowledge, and internal states. Prof. Dr. Branco will discuss the strategies that mice use to navigate to shelter during threat, how they learn efficient escape routes, and how these processes are computed at the synaptic and neural circuit levels. 📩 For Zoom meeting details, please email ibehave@uni-bonn.de. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into cutting-edge neuroscience research! 🧠 #ibehave #neuroscience #seminar #research #networking

Call for Collaborators: Comprehensive Review Manuscript on Neuroscience I am currently planning to undertake a comprehensive and high-quality review manuscript focused on advancements and insights in the field of Neuroscience. I am seeking interested candidates who are passionate and knowledgeable in this area to collaborate on this exciting project. If you are interested in contributing to this work, please comment "Yes" below. #Neuroscience #Review #Manuscript #Collaborators

🔬🧠 Translational Neuroscience Takes a Leap! 🧠🔬 Introducing an unmissable review by Hans-Peter Lipp & David P. Wolfer that's reshaping our approach to translational neuroscience. 🌟 With 40 years under their belt, they unveil the intricate dance of interpreting animal movements to better understand human brain function. 🐁➡️🧑 Key Takeaways: 🐭👀 Sensory worlds differ vastly between species—what mice perceive isn't what we do! 🧠 Comparing brains? It's not apples to apples. Mice and humans have fundamentally different cognitive landscapes. 🕵️♂️ Misinterpreting animal behavior? A major pitfall in bridging the gap from lab to clinic. 🧩 They propose a revolutionary view: our brain's primary role is to produce patterned movements—everything else, including cognition and emotion, is secondary. 🔗 Why This Matters: This review doesn't just critique; it guides. It's a call to rethink our experimental strategies, ensuring our research translates more effectively from mice to men. 🌉 🎓 For scientists, clinicians, and anyone intrigued by the brain's mysteries, this work is a beacon in the foggy journey of translational research. 🚀 Let's champion a future where mental health solutions are not just a hope but a reality. 💡🔬 #TranslationalNeuroscience #BrainResearch #MentalHealthInnovation #ScienceCommunication #Neuroethology #CognitiveScience #LippAndWolfer 🌍✨

🔬 Exciting Update in Neuroscience Research! 🔬 I am thrilled to share a pivotal development in our understanding of the brain's complex cellular architecture, as recently highlighted in the article "Author Correction: Dissection of artifactual and confounding glial signatures by single-cell sequencing of mouse and human brain" by Samuel E. Marsh. This significant study, published in Nature Neuroscience, leverages the advanced technique of single-cell sequencing to unravel the intricate web of glial signatures and eliminate potential artifacts and confounders in brain studies. 📊🔍 The analysis delves into both mouse and human brain tissues, providing a robust dataset that enhances our understanding of glial cell heterogeneity and its implications for neurological research. This achievement not only advances the field of neuroscience but also sets a new standard for precision in studying cellular interactions in the brain. 👉 Full Article: [Nature Neuroscience Article](https://lnkd.in/drCvEZCA) Published Date: 2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z For researchers and practitioners in the field, this represents a quantifiable leap forward. By refining our understanding of glial cell signatures and distinguishing true biological signals from artifacts, we can more accurately interpret the complexities of neural environments. Join me in exploring this groundbreaking research that propels us closer to untangling the mysteries of the brain's cellular landscape! 🧠🔬 #Neuroscience #SingleCellSequencing #GlialSignatures #ResearchExcellence #NatureNeuroscience