This symposium will delve into the mechanisms through which the brain harnesses and adapts the central dogma of molecular biology to achieve unparalleled 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 funds will be available to cover the 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, 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.
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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.
Four thematic sessions:
Furthermore there will be:
- Exclusive "Meet the speaker"-lunches
- Apply for travel awards
- Awards for best flash talk and poster
- Gala dinner at XX
