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.
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A life path in cerebral palsy : from early detection to a life of autonomy
The Cerebral Palsy Reference Centre at Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc is pleased to invite you to register for the upcoming Symposium, which will take place on Saturday, 14 November 2026.
Title:
A life path in cerebral palsy : from early detection to a life of autonomy
Date:
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Venues:
- Auditoire Roi Baudouin, Avenue E. Mounier 40, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
Preliminary programme:
Morning – Plenary Sessions
- Two 45-minute presentations
- 30-minute coffee break
- Two additional 45-minute presentations
Afternoon – Workshops
Registration: link
Program: link
SFRD édition 2026
L'IoNS a le grand plaisir de vous convier au 5e Symposium Francophone de Recherche sur la Douleur qui se déroulera les 16 et 17 novembre 2026 à l’auditoire Maisin (LEW).
Soutenu par l'INSERM et par le Réseau Québécois de Recherche sur la Douleur, ce symposium réunit les communautés scientifiques francophones autour de la recherche sur la douleur, des mécanismes fondamentaux de la nociception jusqu'aux applications cliniques. Il a pour objectif de favoriser la recherche translationnelle et de faire émerger de nouvelles collaborations francophones. Après des éditions tenues en France et un symposium organisé au Canada, il se tiendra pour la première fois en Belgique.
Nous remercions le Secteur des Sciences de la Santé de l'UCLouvain pour son soutien à cette édition.
Le nombre de places étant restreint, nous vous saurions gré de bien vouloir procéder à votre inscription dans les meilleurs délais, et ce, au plus tard le 29 octobre 2026
EURON PhD Days 2027 - Aachen
We are thrilled to announce the 27th edition of the EURON PhD Days, which will take place on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 February 2027.
This year, we warmly invite you to join us in Aachen, a vibrant academic hub where neuroscience, psychology, and clinical perspectives meet. Under the theme From Synapse to Syndrome: Integrating Neuroscience Across Scales, the conference highlights the full spectrum of brain research, from molecular mechanisms to systems neuroscience and clinical applications.
The program features keynote lectures from leading researchers in pain, psychiatry, and neurodegeneration, alongside parallel sessions, poster presentations, and fast-paced presentations that foster discussion and interdisciplinary exchange. As always, exceptional scientific contributions will be recognised with awards. Workshops on career development, mental health, poster design, and methodology will additionally support attendees throughout their PhD journey and future career development.
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Deadline submission abstract: 20/12/2026, after that date it is still possible to send in an abstract but only to present a poster (deadline 17/01/2027).
All abstracts may be send to: euronphddays@gmail.com
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More information and registration: https://www.aanmelder.nl/phddays2027/home
Public defense of Ms. Anna Stölting
The IoNS and the NEUR division are pleased to invite you to the public defense of Ms. Anna Stölting, entitled:
This event will take place on Tuesday, November 10th at 4:00 PM in the « 51 G »auditorium (LEW), in order to obtain the final qualification of Doctor of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Promoters:
Prof. Pietro Maggi, UCLouvain Belgium
Prof. Vincent Van Pesch, UCLouvain, Belgium
Members of the Jury:
Prof. Yves Vandermeeren, UCLouvain, Belgium
Prof. Bernard Hanseeuw, UCLouvain, Belgium
Prof. Clara Ballerini, University of Florence, Italy
Prof. Tanja Kuhlmann, University of Münster, Germany
Prof. Pascal Sati, Cedars-Sinai, USA.
NEUR Scientific SYMPOSIUM_12th November in the MAISIN Auditorium
The IoNS and the NEUR Division are pleased to invite you to the NEUR Scientific Symposium which will take place on Thursday, November 12th, 2026, in the « MAISIN » auditorium (LEW).
Program:
Ø Title:
« From physiology to behavior, light is essential for health »
Ø Date:
Thursday, November 12th, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2.00 pm
This symposium will be presented by :
Ø Prof. Claude Gronfier, Neuroscience Research Center, Lyon, France.
Mr. Gronfier is an Inserm research director and chronobiologist at the Lyon Neuroscience Research Center. His team studies sleep disorders, neurophysiology, and circadian rhythms, including the effects of light on circadian alignment and cognitive performance.