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50 Reflections on Neuroscience – #16 GHANA

30 April 2026

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 •…

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2026 IBRO Collaborative Research Grants awarded to 21 research groups worldwide

24 April 2026

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…

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Interview with the 2025 Neuroscience cover winner: understanding retinal development

23 April 2026

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…

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50 Reflections on Neuroscience – #15 IRELAND

23 April 2026

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…

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IBRO hiring Head of Advancement to lead fundraising efforts

21 April 2026

At the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), we are recruiting a Head of Advancement to lead our global fundraising and partnership strategy. Based in Brussels, this role will focus on securing donor funding, sponsorships and strategic partnerships to support our mission of…

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