Mission Statement
The Institute of Neuroscience (IoNS) federates neuroscience research at UCLouvain. It hosts a network of over 300 scientists and supporting staff, committed to advancing translational research in neuroscience. Founded in 2010, the institute is structured around three research axes that implement complementary approaches to span all organizational levels of the nervous system.
The Cellular & Molecular axis (CEMO) focuses on the fundamental bases of neural development, neurophysiology, neuropharmacology and neuropathology.
The Systems & Cognition axis (COSY) explores perception, cognition and motor functions in humans.
The Clinical Neuroscience axis (NEUR) aims to advance knowledge and enable diagnosis and treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders, including advanced neurorehabilitation strategies, in collaboration with two academic hospitals, the Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc and the UCLouvain CHU Namur-Godinne.
Scientific Agenda
9th BELGIAN SCIENTIFIC STROKE WORKSHOP
9th Belgian Scientific Stroke Workshop
Date, time & location
- October 16th, 2026, 12h30 – 17h30
- Auditoire Maisin: Avenue E. Mounier, 51 1200 – Brussels
- Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9vGy9mUCKUDaLCA7
Goal
- To give young (< 35y) Belgian researchers the opportunity to present their fundamental, translational or clinical research in the field of cerebrovascular disease to a group of peers.
- To promote networking and collaboration between research groups of Belgian universities.
- The best presentation will be awarded with the “Peeters-Vanhooren travel grant” for the ESO Conference 2027.
Scientific Programme
- 12h30: Welcome lunch & registration
- 13h30-14h30: Keynote lecture: Prof. Gargi
Banerjee “Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy: updates and emergent forms” - UCL Stroke Research Centre - UK
- 14h30-16h: Abstract presentations
- 16h-16h30: coffee break
- 16h30-17h15: Abstract presentations
- 17h15-17h30: Closure
Abstract submission deadline
• 31st July 2026 (extended)
• Registration (free for BSC members) and abstract submission: workshop@belgianstrokecouncil.be
PhD PUBLIC DEFENCE - Sophie van Doorslaer
The CEMO Division is pleased to invite you to the public defence of Ms. Sophie van Doorslaer, entitled:
“Regulation of satellite cells and myogenesis by exercise and hypoxia”
This event will take place on Tuesday August 18th at 4:00 p.m. in the auditorium Coubertin 11 (LLN), in order to obtain the final qualification of Doctor of Motor sciences.
Promoter:
Pr. Louise Deldicque, UCLouvain
Members of the Jury:
Pr. Robert Hardwick, UCLouvain
Pr. Luc Bertrand, UCLouvain
Pr. Jean-Paul Thissen, UCLouvain
Pr. Sophie Joanisse, University of Nottingham
Dr. Florian Britto, Université de Paris Cité
