NeuroCamp

We’re excited to announce that applications for NEUROCAMP 2026 ~ 9th edition are now open!

📅 27 July – 7 August 2026
📍 Munich, Germany

🔬✨ Curious minds, this is your chance to experience neuroscience in an international environment.

👉 You can find all the information on our website!
FutureScientists

🔬⚡ Friday, August 1 – Microscopy, Electrophysiology & Community

We wrapped up the first week of Neurocamp with a full day of hands-on science and shared moments!

• 🧫 Intro to Microscopy and practical session with Mariano Gonzalez Pisfil & Dr. Andrea Forero
• ⚡ Electrophysiology demo with Dr. Etienne Serbe-Kamp
• 👥 Meet the Tutors
• 🌆🥨 A city tour & Bavarian dinner closed the day in style!

Thanks to everyone who made this first week inspiring and fun, see you Monday for Week 2! 🚀

Thursday, July 31 – Theoretical Neurosciences

Today was all about bridging theory, computation, and creativity! From neural dynamics to artistic expression, here’s what we explored:

• 🧠 Prof. Dr. Wiktor Młynarski – Theoretical Neurosciences
• 👁️ Prof. Dr. Alexander Borst – How Neurons Compute the Direction of Visual Motion
•💻 PD Dr. Kay Thurley – Modeling Single Neurons
• 🎨 Dr. Enya Weidner & dennis aycicek (EDGE Berlin) – NeuroArt Workshop

Thanks to all speakers for an inspiring and thought-provoking day! 🙏
Stay tuned for a separate post on the NeuroArt Student Exhibition 👀✨

🧠 Wednesday, July 30 – Biomedical Neurosciences

Today was a deep dive into the brain from space! 🌌

🚀We explored how microgravity affects brain function with Prof. Dr. Peter zu Eulenburg, followed by an exciting hands-on fMRI session with his team 🧲🧠.

🤖In the afternoon, Dr. Virginia Flanagin guided us through the future of medicine with her talk on AI and machine learning in biomedical research.

We wrapped up with a practical and insightful soft skills session on how to shine in poster and oral presentations, led by our PhD students 🎤📊

A big thank you to all our amazing speakers for inspiring and engaging us today! 🙏

See you tomorrow…

🧠 Day 2: Systems Neurosciences in Action!

Today we explored how the brain hears, sees, and grows from songbirds to visual circuits, and even life in the womb. 🎶👁️🍼

A huge thank you to our amazing speakers:
🔹 Pablo Izquierdo Ayala
🔹 Prof. Dr. Laura Busse
🔹 Dr. Anthi Krontira

And thank you to our incredible panelists for sharing their career journeys during the soft skills session! 💬🔬

We ended the day with some fun and connection during the social activity, the Neurocamp energy keeps growing! ✨

🧠✨ Neurocamp :Day 1! ✨🧠
Science, curiosity, and brainpower in action!

🎤 Prof. Dr. Myoga
How do neurons really talk? A glimpse into brain communication and the difference between real and artificial intelligence.

⚡ Prof. Dr. Harbauer
Why are mitochondria the brain’s power stations and what happens when they fail?

🧬 Dr. Pilz
Yes, adults can grow new brain cells! Learn how stem cells help us learn, remember, and adapt.

💼 Soft Skills Workshop
CVs, job interviews, and how to tell your story like a pro.

A huge Thank you to our speakers of today!

📸 Stay tuned…more science to come!

What if a cell could change its fate?🧬
This neural progenitor decided it was time for something new…At Neurocamp 2025, you’ll learn how scientists use cloning and molecular tools to explore the fate of brain cells🔬✨

3 days left!

Neurons communicate through tiny electrical signals and Electrophysiology lets us study how they do it! 🧠⚡
At Neurocamp, students will get a first glimpse into this fascinating technique and explore how we investigate brain function through real experimental projects.

4 days left!

Brains in Action: A Journey Through the Animal Kingdom🧠
From a handful of neurons to complex networks, dive into the fascinating world of brain evolution.

Discover how different species process their surroundings, adapt to challenges, and control behavior.
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🧠🔬 Just 1 week to go until Neurocamp 2025!

Ever heard of immunofluorescence? It’s how scientists make brain cells glow to study them under the microscope! 🧫✨

In just a few days, you’ll be doing it too: from pipettes to cool images like this one 👇