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This month’s seminar, organized by the Junior Committee of the SPN, will take place on Tuesday, October 6th 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, with the speakers:

1) Liliana Mendonça (U. Algarve, Algarve)

2) Jorge Fernandes (ICVS - U. Minho, Braga)

Register here: forms.gle/7tQ4MjczNdYK...
September 28, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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At “la rentrée”, our seminar series, organized by the Junior Committee of the SPN, continues! Please join us on September 14th, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, with:
1) Sandra Vaz (FMUL, Lisbon)
2) Ana João Rodrigues (ICVS, Braga)
Registration: forms.gle/KrGpUPU7mvWJ...
September 9, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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We are very happy to share the dates for the next SPN Meeting!
📅 19–21 May 2027
📍 Guimarães, Portugal
We are preparing three days of neuroscience!
Save the dates and more information about the programme, speakers and registration will be coming soon.
We look forward to welcoming you to Guimarães!
August 7, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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No dia 8 de junho, tivemos uma mesa-redonda na qual debatemos um tema muito importante para a nossa comunidade: literacia em neurociências!
June 9, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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The next SPN Seminar, organized by the Junior Committee of the SPN, will take place on May 4th, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, with an amazing line-up of speakers:

1) Mariana Barata - Edinburgh University
2) Miguel Remondes - IGIMM & Lusófona University of Lisbon

Registration: forms.gle/hkfS53kA8LJF...
April 23, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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One month to go until the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Cerebral Aging and Dementia Study Group (Grupo de Estudos de Envelhecimento Cerebral e Demência, GEECD), taking place on May 15–16 in Tomar! 🧠

A reminder that abstract submissions are open until April 15 via the following link: shorturl.at/JwEMk
April 12, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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The next SPN Seminar, organized by the Junior Committee of the SPN, will take place on April 13th, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, and we have a fantastic line-up of speakers:

1. Miranda Mele, CNC-UC, CIBB, Coimbra, PT
2. João Paulo Cunha, INESC TEC, Porto, PT

Register here:
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March 31, 2026 at 10:43 AM
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Inscrições abertas | Semana Internacional do Cérebro 2026

A Sociedade Portuguesa de Neurociências (SPN), em colaboração com a Ciência Viva, lançou a plataforma nacional da Semana do Cérebro:
🔗 www.semanadocerebro.pt
March 2, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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The next SPN Seminar, organized by the Junior Committee of the SPN, will take place on March 2nd, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, with a fantastic line-up of speakers:
> Inês Figueira, NIMSB,Lisbon
> João Duarte, Champalimaud Foundation, Lisbon

Register here:
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February 20, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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IBRO introduced the Scientific Program Committee for the IBRO 2027 World Congress, and SPN is pleased to announce that Ana Luísa Carvalho, Associate Professor and group leader at the CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Portugal, is one of the members! Good luck!
January 13, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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📢 Episode 7 of ALBA’s Breaking Down the Ivory Tower series!

Dr. Williams shares their experience navigating academia with disabilities and how self-awareness drives their advocacy for accessible neuroscience training.

🗓️ 3 Dec 2025
⏰ 16:00–17:00 CET
💻 Zoom register: www.alba.network/ivorytowerse...
November 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Join a special round table on Tuesday, 2nd December at 4pm (UTC) via Zoom to discuss important insights on Neuroradiology’s growing as an independent specialty in Portugal, current trends, challenges, and collaboration opportunities with neuroscientists!

Register here: forms.gle/w4tf2ZATJF7v...
November 25, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Dear SPN members,
The next roundtable promoted by the Junior Committee of the SPN will take place on Monday, 13th October 2025, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.
The round table discussion will focus on “Neuroscience communication in practice”.

Register here: forms.gle/1W6CnEC7KQB1...

See you there!
October 3, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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We’re excited to be back with our SPN Seminars! This series, organized by the Junior Committee of the Portuguese Society for Neuroscience, will restart on September 15th, 2025, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, featuring a fantastic line-up of early-career researchers!

Register here: forms.gle/1H1B9M1edvRZ...
September 4, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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SPN is a proud partner of the ‘Neuro-ophthalmology: From Bench to Bedside and Back’ meeting!

Don’t miss the opportunity to listen and engage with an outstanding group of international speakers in both Research and Clinical days.

SPN members have a 30% discount when enrolling for the Research day.
August 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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We would like to remind you that the deadline to submit abstracts to the Champalimaud Research Symposium 2025 (CRSy25) is fast approaching (18 July)
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With best wishes,
Chairs of the Champalimaud Research Symposium 2025 & SPN
July 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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We’re honored to announce the @sfn.org Chapter in the Minho region! 🧠

The SfN Minho Chapter wants to promote neuroscience research and education for everyone curious about the brain. New activities & updates are coming soon, stay tuned!

👉 sfnminhochapter.wixsite.com/minho/en/sobre
June 3, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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🧠🔍 Join us for the next SPN Seminar!

The next session will take place on May 5th, 2025, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, and we have a fantastic round table entitled “Barriers and Bridges: Translating Neuroscience Research into Clinical Practice”

Register now via the following link:
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April 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The IX Symposium of the Portuguese Glial Network will take place at i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde on the 27th of May.

Registration is free but mandatory and limited to 100 participants!
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March 26, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Dear SPN members,

The next SPN Seminar, organized by the Junior Committee, will take place on April 7th, 2025, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, and we have a fantastic line-up of speakers:

Maria Joana Pinto (i3S) & Luis Ribeiro (MIA, Coimbra)

Register here: forms.gle/Hs9ghSKLVCH2...

SPN Junior Committee
March 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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-15th march-
World Sleep Day emphasizes the importance of good sleep for health and well-being. It raises awareness about sleep disorders and encourages better sleep habits. Celebrated globally, it aims to improve sleep quality and promote healthier lifestyles for all.
March 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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📢 Last Call for Abstracts! Deadline: Today, March 5th, 2025

Don't miss your chance to participate. Notifications of acceptance will be sent out by March 14th, 2025.

All submitted abstracts will be evaluated and selected for either oral communication or poster communication.

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March 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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SPN is now on BlueSky!

🔬 Stay connected with us for:
✅ Neuroscience awareness days
✅ Grants and other opportunities
✅ SPN seminar announcements
✅ Updates on Portuguese neuroscience meetings

Join us! 🧠
March 3, 2025 at 9:55 AM