Synapse Assembly, Function and Plasticity

idpIN Courses 2026/2027
Synapse Assembly, Function and Plasticity

Would you like to attend to this course?

FENS and IBRO-PERC offer travel awards for Master’s and/or PhD students based in Europe who are interested in attending the Synapse Assembly, Function and Plasticity course (2–6 November 2026, Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal). The funding covers: (i) travel expenses of up to 750€, (ii) a full waiver of the registration fee, and (iii) accommodation and meals for the duration of the course. Please note that students who are currently residing or studying in Portugal are not eligible for these awards.

Organized by
CNC-UC/CIBB

Dates
02/11/2026 – 06/11/2026

Location
CNC Auditorium, 2nd floor, Faculty of Medicine Building, Polo I, University of Coimbra

Application Deadline
Deadline: July 31 2026 (23:59, Brussels Time)

Coordination

Ana Luisa Carvalho alc@cnc.uc.pt

CNC-UC/CIBB & FCTUC

Carlos B. Duarte cbduarte@ci.uc.pt

CNC-UC/CIBB & FCTUC

Paulo Pinheiro pinheiro@cnc.uc.pt

CNC-UC/CIBB & FCTUC

Aim

Keywords and broad topics:

Neuronal polarization & synaptogenesis
Pre- and postsynaptic function
Hebbian and homeostatic synaptic plasticity
mRNA Translation and Synaptic Plasticity
Inhibitory transmission
Interneurons in the neocortex
Dendritic integration
Glial regulation of synaptic function
Neuromodulation
Synaptopathies

Experimental projects:

Studying synaptogenesis by imaging hemi-synapses
Advanced fluorescence microscopy to unveil synaptic protein organization
Assessing F-actin dynamics in spines
Evaluating neuronal and network activity in cultured neurons using multielectrode arrays
Study of axonal transport and analysis with kymographs