Translational Neuropsychiatry Unit

20/08/2026

From research student to PhD fellow: Celine Knudsen continues at TNU

We are pleased to welcome Celine Knudsen as a PhD fellow at TNU.

Celine first joined us in February 2023 to carry out a research project in molecular medicine. She later completed her Master’s thesis at TNU and stayed on as a research assistant.

On 1 August 2026, she began her PhD project, which builds on her previous work in psychiatric research.

The project is titled “Identification of dysregulated non-coding RNAs in brains from psychiatric patients – Novel treatment targets.” Celine will investigate changes in non-coding RNAs in the brains of patients with depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Her research may help improve our understanding of psychiatric disorders and identify potential biomarkers and novel targets for more precise and personalised treatment.

The project is supervised by Associate Professor Betina Elfving and funded by private foundations.

Congratulations, Celine. We look forward to following your research at TNU.

01/07/2026

Congratulations to Lia Parada Iglesias on her appointment as Assistant Professor at TNU.

From 1 July, Lia continues her research at TNU with support from a grant awarded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark.

Read about her new research project and learn more about the work she will be carrying out.

https://tnu.au.dk/display/artikel/lia-parada-iglesias-appointed-assistant-professor-at-tnu

16/06/2026

Congratulations to Ali H Rafati

We are happy to congratulate Ali H Rafati on the successful defense of his PhD dissertation, "Mathematical Modelling of Neural Development," yesterday at Aarhus Universitetshospital.

We would also like to thank the assessment committee, Brian Hansen, Marie-Eve Tremblay, and Tuomo Mäki-Marttunen, for their valuable contributions to the evaluation process.

Congratulations, Ali, on this well-deserved achievement. We wish you all the best in your future career

16/06/2026

TNU at Neuroscience Day 2026

We enjoyed attending Neuroscience Day 2026 yesterday in the beautiful new Byauditorium at Universitetsbyen, Aarhus Universitet

The day was packed with inspiring talks, including the Brain Prize Lecture by last year's Brain Prize laureate, Professor Frank Winkler from Heidelberg University, entitled "Cancer Neuroscience of Brain Tumors: From Fundamental Discoveries to Clinical Trials."

We were especially proud of our three TNU researchers, Eleonora Genovese, Sofie Sjølund Christensen, and Nicole Rodrigues Silva, who all presented their research posters at the event.

A great day of neuroscience, inspiration, and connections across the research community.

11/06/2026

For the fourth year in a row, students, clinicians, and researchers came together at Aarhus Universitetshospital for the Educational Symposium in Psychiatry.
From workshops on psychopharmacology and neuroimaging to inspiring talks by leading international researchers, the day was filled with new knowledge, lively discussions, and valuable networking opportunities.
Congratulations to Wanjun Lin from CFIN/MindLab, who won this year's €1,000 Poster Prize for her outstanding research.
A huge thank you to all speakers, participants, poster presenters, and to Lundbeckfonden for making the symposium possible.
We are already looking forward to the 5th Educational Symposium in Psychiatry in 2027. Stay tuned.

01/06/2026

FINAL REGISTRATION REMINDER

Registration for the Educational Symposium in Psychiatry closes tomorrow, 2 June 2026.

Please note that this deadline is final and will not be extended.

Want to present a poster but not ready to submit your abstract? No problem. Submit a one-page placeholder stating "Abstract coming soon" before the registration deadline, and upload your final abstract by Sunday, 7 June 2026.

Join researchers, clinicians, and students for a day of scientific exchange, networking, and the latest developments in psychiatry and translational neuroscience.

📍 Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
📅 10 June 2026
📝 Registration closes: 2 June 2026

Register here:
https://tnu.au.dk/symposium-in-psychiatry

27/05/2026

We are very proud to share that Professor Gregers Wegener, Head of the Translational Neuropsychiatry Unit at Aarhus University, has been elected President-Elect of the CINP - The International College of Neuropsychopharmacology.

This international recognition reflects Gregers Wegener’s important contributions to neuroscience and neuropsychopharmacology research, as well as his longstanding commitment to international collaboration in brain and mental health research.

As President-Elect, he will contribute to strengthening CINP as a global scientific community with a strong focus on education, innovation, and support for early-career researchers.

We congratulate Gregers Wegener on this important recognition and look forward to following his continued work within the global CINP community.

22/05/2026

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Join us on 10 June 2026 for the Annual Educational Symposium in Psychiatry at Aarhus University Hospital.
The symposium brings together researchers, clinicians, and students for an inspiring day of:
🧠 Workshops on psychopharmacology, neuroimaging, and ADHD
🌍 Talks from leading international experts in translational psychiatry
🏆 Poster presentations with a 1,000 EUR Best Poster Prize
🤝 Networking and collaboration opportunities

📍 Aarhus University Hospital
📅 10 June 2026
⏰ Registration deadline: 2 June 2026
Read more and register here:
https://tnu.au.dk/symposium-in-psychiatry
We hope to see you there.

Find information on the Symposium in Psychiatry organized by the Translational Neuropsychiatry Unit and Psychiatry in Central Denmark Region.