This symposium will explore how the brain regulates and adapts genetic and molecular processes to enable remarkable information processing and memory storage.
We will bring together world leaders in their fields to explore the complex orchestration of gene regulation, expression, protein dynamics, and their adaptation in neural circuits. With an impressive lineup of internationally renowned speakers and networking events, the symposium welcomes international participants including senior researchers, and talented postdocs & PhD students who are passionate about the molecular underpinnings of brain function.
Limited travel awards will be available by to cover the travel costs of selected international trainees who would otherwise be prevented from attending the symposium. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from some of neuroscience’s most influential voices at the 2025 DANDRITE Symposium!
This symposium is hosted by DANDRITE, a leading European institute for translational neuroscience funded by the Lundbeck Foundation, and a part of the Nordic EMBL Partnership, with cutting-edge research programmes that span from structural biology, cell biology of neurons, memory and stress research, to neurodegeneration and the gut-brain axis.
Grants from the Lundbeck Foundation and The Brain Prize has made the symposium possible.
Michael Eldon Greenberg
Nathan Marsh Pusey Professor of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School, USA.
Michael Greenberg, Brain Prize laureate and a pioneer in the field of gene expression in the brain. Greenberg's work has reshaped our understanding of how neuronal activity influences gene transcription, with profound implications for learning, memory, and neurodevelopmental disorders. In this highly anticipated talk, he will delve into the molecular mechanisms by which experience shapes the brain, offering new insights and sparking discussion on how gene expression drives plasticity and behavior.
Visit the Greenberg Lab's website to learn more.
Anne Schaefer
Professor at Mount Sinai, New York and director of the Department of Neurobiology of Aging at the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Aging.
Anne Schaefer investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying neuronal longevity and the processes that drive brain aging. Her research seeks to unravel the key factors that initiate and influence aging in the brain, exploring critical questions such as whether the brain dictates aging processes in the rest of the body and how external factors—such as infections or chronic inflammation—contribute to this complex phenomenon. By examining the role of microglia in maintaining neuronal health and their contribution to aging-related changes, Schaefer’s work offers profound insights into the interplay between the brain, the immune system, and systemic health.
Elly Nedivi
William R. (1964) & Linda R. Young Professor of Neuroscience at the Picower Institute for Learning & Memory, Depts. of Brain & Cognitive Sciences, and Biology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Elly Nedivi is an internationally renowned neuroscientist whose research has revolutionized our understanding of structural plasticity in the adult brain. Her pioneering work has uncovered how synaptic connections and dendritic architecture dynamically adapt to experience, providing crucial insights into the mechanisms that support learning, memory, and neural repair. By elucidating the molecular and cellular pathways that mediate synaptic remodeling, Nedivi has significantly advanced the field of neurobiology.
Alexander F. Schier
Professor of Cell Biology and the Director of the Biozentrum University of Basel, Switzerland.
Alex Schier, pioneer in developmental genetics and single-cell analysis. Schier has revolutionized our understanding of gene regulation in the brain at unprecedented resolution. His research explores cutting-edge approaches to dissecting gene expression at the single-cell level, uncovering new layers of complexity in neural development and function.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the keynote speakers at exclusive Meet the Keynote Speaker lunches. If you are interested in participating, please indicate your wish on the registration form. Availability is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Listed in the order they appear on the programme.
Abstracts:
Attendees are invited to submit an abstract (~2,000 characters). From these, six will be selected for a 10-minute short talk. A prize for the best short talk, sponsored by the Lundbeck Foundation, will be awarded based on votes from symposium participants. Submit your abstract via the dedicated form Abstract submission and Travel Award application, no later than 15 June 2025. (Speakers selected for short talks will be informed no later than 24 June 2025)
Posters:
Participants are encouraged to bring a research poster and compete for the poster prize. Posters should be set up upon arrival on the designated boards in the Hall (pins and tape provided).
Prizes & Voting:
Both the best short talk and best poster will be determined by votes from symposium participants.
The registration fee is 350,00 DKK, and includes admission, meals and coffee breaks during the conference programme. The registration fee is to be paid together with your registration.
Refunding of the registration fee is not possible, but your registration can be transferred to someone else if you are prevented. Contact the conference coordinator if this is needed at asmu@dandrite.au.dk.
Eligibility:
Students, junior researchers and postdocs attending the DANDRITE Symposium can apply. Recipients must submit an abstract and present a research poster at the symposium.
Funding:
Application Process:
Selection & Reimbursement:
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Aarhus is the second largest city in Denmark and has many cultural and historical experiences to offer. In your registration form, you can sign up for a voucher to visit either ARoS Art Museum or The Old Town free of charge during your stay.
If you plan to stay in Aarhus beyond the conference, you can find relevant tourist information here: https://www.visitaarhus.com/areas-and-cities/aarhus/plan-your-trip
Deadline to apply for Travel Awards: 15 June 2025. Read more about Travel Awards under 'Practical information' on this page.
Abstract submission deadline: 15 June, 2025 (speakers selected for short talks will be informed no later than 24 June 2025)
Registration deadline: 1 July 2025
Please note that the programme will be continously updated and changes may occur.
