Dear All,

We are pleased to inform you that the SINS NATIONAL MEETING OF PHD STUDENTS IN NEUROSCIENCE ”Minds matter: creating connections in neuroscience research” will take place at the Centro Congressi “Federico II” in Naples on November 12th, 2024.

The Italian Neurosciences play an important role in the international scientific research scene both for basic studies and for the plethora of investigations focusing on the molecular underpinnings of Nervous System disorders. A significant contribution to the success of Neuroscience in the European context is certainly provided by the research of young Italian scientists who have achieved results of international relevance in the field of neuroscience.

The PhD Meeting will offer an overview on the New Perspectives of Italian Neuroscience research and PhD Students will be the leaders, presenting the results of their Projects. It will be a day to promote interactions and exchange of ideas that will offer an invaluable opportunity of discussion between young people involved in Neuroscience. At the end of the day, young Italian neuroscientists will also have the possibility of being awarded for their exceptional research achievements.

The event is fully organized by the Youth Committee of the SINS, with the support of the current SINS President Prof. Monica DiLuca and the local committee from the University of Naples “Federico II”.

The event is entirely free for PhD applicants that are part of the SINS community and already possess a SINS membership.

The Youth Committee of the SINS

PRELIMINARY
PROGRAM

8:30 - 9:00	Arrival and Registration
9:00- 9:20	Welcome speech from the Youth SINS committee
9:20 - 10:40	Session I: short talks from selected abstracts
10:40 - 10:50	Sponsor presentations
10:50 - 11:50	Coffee break + Poster session I
11:50 - 13:10	Session II: short talks from selected abstracts
13:10 - 14:10	Lunch break
14:10 - 15:10	Plenary lecture
15:10 - 15:20	Sponsor Presentations
15:20 - 16:40	Session III: short talks from selected abstracts
16:40 - 17:40	Coffee break + Poster session II
17:40 - 19:00	Session IV: short talks from selected abstracts
19:00 - 19:30	Award ceremony and concluding remarks
19:30 - 20:30	Social Aperitif

REGISTRATION

Meeting Registration is OPEN !

General information:

Participation in the PhD Meeting is free of charge and exclusively open to PhD students who are active SINS members in good standing. If you are not yet a SINS member, you can apply through the SINS membership application page on this website. The annual SINS membership fee for members under 35 is €30.

Participants are required to complete the online registration process via the Congress Management System, using their SINS member account. Online registration will remain open until 11:59 PM on November 6th, 2024. Please note that the platform allows registration only for those who are current SINS members with their membership fees paid.

The registration form also includes an option to indicate whether you wish to attend the social cocktail, which will be held at 7:30 PM at the conclusion of the meeting.

A form for submitting special dietary requirements will be available soon.

The presentation of an accepted Abstract is guaranteed, provided that the presenting author is registered for the Congress. Presenting authors must complete their registration by October 20th, 2024.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

PLENARY SPEAKER

Dr. Tommaso Fellin

Dr. Fellin, a pioneering physicist and neuroscientist, has revolutionized our understanding of neuron-glia communication and cortical microcircuits. Currently leading the “Optical Approaches to Brain Function Laboratory” at the Italian Institute of Technology and co-directing the Neural Coding Laboratory, he is also the co-founder of SmartMicroOptics. With a prestigious ERC consolidator grant under his belt, Dr. Fellin’s groundbreaking work continues to push the boundaries of neuroscience. Join us to hear his insights and discoveries at the PhD Meeting SINS 2024!

CALL FOR ABSTRACT

Abstract Submission is CLOSED

General information:

Abstract must be submitted according to the instructions for Authors, using the Online Submission System. Please use your SINS member username and password to access the Online Submission System. Each participant may submit only one abstract.

INSTRUCTIONS
FOR AUTHORS

CALL FOR ABSTRACT
(DOWNLOAD PDF)

ONLINE
SUBMISSION SYSTEM

Proposals should include the following information:

Relevant Topic
Full Name, Affiliation, e-mail address of the Author(s) (specifying the presenting Author)
Abstract’s Title (max 25 words)
Abstract’s Text (max 300 words)
Preferred kind of presentation (oral presentation or poster)

Abstract submission will close at midnight on ~~September 15, 2024~~ September 22, 2024 (closed).

Acceptance of the abstracts will be announced by October 1, 2024.

Assessment:

Abstracts will be evaluated by at least three members of the Youth Committee of the SINS. Evaluators will be assigned to abstracts according to their expertise. Novelty, quality, relevance and clarity of the abstract will be evaluated. The abstracts selected for oral presentations will not be presented as posters.

For further inquiries regarding the SINS National Meeting of PhD Students in Neuroscience, please reach out to the Youth Committee of the SINS at comitatogiovani@sins.it