About this event
Neuroscience is a remarkably diverse field, encompassing research from molecules and cells to behaviour and brain networks. This µNEURO Symposium celebrates this broad spectrum by giving young scientists the opportunity to present their research to colleagues across the research centre and the wider neuroscience community. Through two thematic sessions, attendees will discover innovative approaches, emerging findings, and cutting-edge methodologies from different areas of neuroscience. Join us for half a day of research, discussion, and networking across disciplines.
Practical Information
Tuesday 8th of December, 2026, 10:15 - 14:45
Location: Campus Drie Eiken, Aula Q.002 (Promotiezaal)
This event is free, and open to all interested (neuroscience) researchers of the University of Antwerp.
Prior registration is required (deadline 27th of November).
Program
10:15 - 12:00 - Session 1: Cellular Mechanisms of Brain Health and Disease
Exploring how cellular architecture, mechanics, and neuronal network function shape neurological health and disease.
- dr. Biljana Ermanoska (Translational Neurosciences) – Decoding Cytoskeletal Organization: Quantitative Insights from the Drosophila Neuromuscular System
- Sarah Peeters (Laboratory of Cell Biology and Histology) – BAF Mobility Tunes Nuclear Mechanics to Enable Confined Invasion in Glioblastoma
- Noortje Zonnekein & dr. Lidia Carotenuto (Weckhuysen team, VIB-CMN) – Modeling KCNQ2 Encephalopathy Using iPSC-Derived Excitatory–Inhibitory Neuronal Networks
- dr. Victor Dieriks (Laboratory of Cell Biology and Histology & imec-Vision Lab) – The Biology of One
12:00- 13:00 - Lunch
13:00 - 14:45 - Session 2: From Brain Structure to Behaviour: Imaging and Functional Biomarkers
Uncovering how brain structure, function and behaviour can be measured across scales, from preclinical models to human neuroscience.
- Andrea Estevez-Velez (Bio-Imaging Lab): Assessing the Impact of Somatic Instability Modulation on Brain (Micro)structure in the Q111 Huntington's Disease Mouse Model
- Charissa Calemi (Experimental Neurobiology Unit): Vocalisations as Early Markers for Neurodegeneration in Rodents
- dr. Monica van den Berg (Bio-Imaging Lab): Time to Wake Up : Investigating Brain (Dys)function in Awake Mice
- Daniel Yzuel (Imec-Vision Lab & Siemens Healthineers): Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping, Source Separation and its Application in MS
Supported by an OJO grant from Antwerp Doctoral School
