Last Friday, the Systems & Network Neuroscience program kicked off the new academic year with an inspiring meeting. It’s one of nine research programs within Amsterdam Neuroscience, coordinated by program leaders Huib Mansvelder and Helmut Kessels, together with taskforce members Linda Douw and Christian Bick. Linda and Chris recently joined the team and organized this first get-together at the O|2 building of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Three great speakers from the SNN community presented their research. First, Daniele Avitabile, Professor of Mathematics at the VU, introduced mathematical tools for studying spatially extended neurobiological networks. Next, Arjan Hillebrand, Professor of Magnetoencephalography at Amsterdam UMC, highlighted innovations in MEG and their application in clinical populations using novel sensors. Finally, Marlies Oostland, Assistant Professor of Cellular and Circuit Neuroscience at the UvA, discussed the importance of the cerebellum in neuroscience and its role in learning and social interaction.

The Systems & Network Neuroscience program aims to deepen our understanding of how brain networks give rise to function and, ultimately, to improve patient health. By fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and embracing technological advances in neuroscience, the program applies new knowledge to both the study of neuronal and brain networks and the treatment of pathological conditions.

We’re already looking forward to the next edition!

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