Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to the symposium Brain in Action – From Endogenous to Induced Brain Plasticity, which will take place at RÓMULO – Centro Ciência Viva da Universidade de Coimbra on March 26, 2026.

This free event, sponsored by IBRO, will bring together international and national speakers, offering a unique opportunity for the research community to interact with leaders in the fields of brain plasticity, neuronal reprogramming and neurogenesis.

Date: March 26, 2026

Registration: here (registration form required)

Deadline: February 28, 2026 

Cost: Free of charge

Program Highlights

Keynote Speakers

Magdalena Götz (LMU Munich, Germany)
Jens Christian Schwamborn (University of Luxembourg)
Jorge Valero (University of Salamanca, Spain)

Invited Speakers

Luísa Pinto (ICVS, University of Minho)
Liliana Bernardino (University of Beira Interior)
Simão Rocha (Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon)
 
The symposium will conclude with a round table on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Neurosciences, supported by the World Women in Neuroscience (WWN) network.

We look forward to welcoming you in Coimbra.

Best regards,

Catarina Miranda and Sara Xapelli (Organizers)