The Brain Research Society of Finland organized Neuroscience Finland 2023, including the BRSF Award Ceremony where the Neuroscientist of the Year and the Best PhD Thesis were awarded. The event took place on June 15, 2023, 13:00–17:00 at the University of Helsinki, Biomedicum, Auditorium 3 (Haartmaninkatu 8, Helsinki).
The event gave the opportunity to neuroscientists of different career stages to present their research and to enable networking within Finland, and finished with a get-together and dinner at Pub Ludvig (Ludviginkatu 1, Helsinki).
During the coffee break, participants had the chance to meet and discuss with Neurocenter Finland — Kansallinen neurokeskus and former Cajal Training Course students.
Programme
Thursday, 15 June 2023
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 13:00 | Welcome words — Pirta Hotulainen, BRSF Chair |
| 13:10 | Best PhD Thesis |
| 13:30 | Li Lili (University of Turku): Investigating mechanisms of synaptic dysfunction using molecular tools, imaging and proteomics approaches |
| 13:50 | Tuomas Lilius (University of Helsinki): Does the glymphatic system bring relief to our problems in CNS drug delivery? |
| 14:15 | Coralie di Scala (University of Helsinki): Modulation of membrane proteins by lipids: specific case of KCC2 and glycosphingolipids |
| 14:40 | Vinko Palada (University of Helsinki): Circadian mechanisms in chronic pain and analgesia |
| 15:00 | Coffee break |
| 15:30 | Teppo Särkämö (University of Helsinki): Singing in the brain: Preservation and rehabilitative efficacy of singing in post-stroke aphasia |
| 16:05 | Introducing prize + winner — Pirta Hotulainen |
| 16:15 | Neuroscientist of the Year |
| 17:00 | End of the symposium |
| 18:00 | Get-together and dinner at Pub Ludvig |
More information from BRSF secretary Nadine Huber, nadine.huber [at] uef.fi