We were thrilled to have @watanabelab.bsky.social from Johns Hopkins University speak today at MPFI about his recent findings on axon morphology and their implications for function and plasticity. Thank you, Dr. Watanabe!

Join us for a Science Meets Music concert, Feb. 11! Dr. Moritz Helmstaedter, Dir. at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research & classical pianist, will discuss how the brain processes expectations & empowers music recall. Register now: www.mpfi.org/smmfeb26/

Join us for a Science Meets Music concert on Feb. 11! Dr. Moritz Helmstaedter, Dir. at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research & classical pianist, will discuss how the brain processes expectations & empowers music recall. Register now: www.mpfi.org/smmfeb26/

What a great talk today with Zixuan Deng from the University of Chicago! She shared her research on how our brains compute motion in natural scenes. It turns out our visual circuits work differently when we look at the real world compared to simple lab stimuli. Thank you for sharing your science!

Applications for our high school internship program are due soon! This program gives students the opportunity to accelerate their academic and scientific careers by working with MPFI researchers and technical experts. Don't miss out on this opportunity, visit buff.ly/J8NNheS to learn more & apply!

Join us for Science Meets Music, Jan. 28! Dr. Ivan De Araujo, Director at @mpicybernetics.bsky.social, will discuss how signals made in the GI tissue impact our psychological states. Classical guitar selections by the Eden Stell Guitar Duo. Register now: www.mpfi.org/smmjan26/

Thank you to Dr. Sang Jeong Kim for visiting today and for a wonderful seminar on his latest findings on cerebellar homeostatic plasticity. Want to learn more? Listen to Max Planck Florida's Neurotransmissions podcast episode Pain and Plasticity With Sang Jeong Kim buff.ly/d4wtSHZ

Join us for Science Meets Music, Jan. 28! Dr. Ivan De Araujo, Director at @mpicybernetics.bsky.social, will discuss how signals made in the GI tissue impact our psychological states. Classical guitar selections by the Eden Stell Guitar Duo. Register now: www.mpfi.org/smmjan26/

Applications are open for our 6-week paid summer internship program! High school students will get experience in research, mechanical engineering, or data science, working alongside MPFI researchers. New this year, we've added a coding for public engagement track! Learn more at buff.ly/QIgug8A

‼️ The deadline to submit your abstract for Sunposium is tomorrow‼️ Don't miss your chance to showcase your work, receive feedback, and network in West Palm Beach, Florida! 🌴☀️ buff.ly/UihPE5a

Scientists at MPFI have uncovered how the brain navigates without visual cues, identifying distinct ramping-based patterns of brain activity unique from well-described place-based coding. These patterns mark the start of movement and encode how far an animal has traveled. Learn more: buff.ly/P96KJMo

We had a fantastic talk today with @ZhenggangZhu on "The Dopamine Pedal"! He presented fascinating research on how our brains drive us to overeat. Thank you for the insightful presentation! #Neuroscience #Dopamine #BrainResearch

Congrats to Dr. Ilika Ghosh of MPFI’s Rangaraju Lab, who was selected to speak at #CellBio2025 and awarded an ASCB Travel Grant! Attending the meeting? Don’t miss her Dec 8 talk in the Compartmentalized Signaling in Neurons symposium.

We were thrilled to welcome Dr. Ashok Litwin-Kumar from Columbia University as part of our seminar series today and hear about his latest research on connectome-constrained neural networks.

In @thetransmitter.bsky.social's 2025 State of Neuroscience Report, @lintianphd.bsky.social shares her perspective on 3 three topics: - Multidisciplinary research - The future of training - Impacts of funding cuts on neuroscience education Explore her insights: bit.ly/4pPi3s9

Scientists have discovered that genetically eliminating Centaurin-α1, a specific brain protein previously associated with Alzheimer’s disease progression, can lessen many of the cognitive deficits and brain damage caused by the disease in mice. Learn more: buff.ly/Pc1kbEu

Nature research paper: Integrator dynamics in the cortico-basal ganglia loop for flexible motor timing go.nature.com/4oX2rmq

Application deadline approaching: December 1st The International Max Planck Research School for Synapses and Circuits (IMPRS-SC) —a fully funded Neuroscience PhD program by MPFI and FAU- is seeking passionate trainees who want to push the boundaries of neuroscience. Apply: buff.ly/6PIKoMp

Save the date for the free 2026 Science Meets Music concert/lecture series! 🎶 Jan. 28: “The Secret Pathways of Appetite, Immunity & Thought” 🎶 Feb. 11: “Bach & Brain” 🎶 March 24: “How the Brain, Hormones & Modern Life Shape Our Eating Habits” Register now: bit.ly/4rjn1ir

That’s a wrap on #SfN2025! Did you miss an MPFI session? Have questions about our programs? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us today: mpfi.org/institute/co...

How does the brain keep time? MPFI researcher Dr. Zidan Yang explains.

MPFI Scientists have discovered how two brain areas work together like an hourglass to flexibly control movement timing. Their findings are published in @nature.com today. buff.ly/rZI0MHV Read the original publication here. buff.ly/63VJYQa

#SfN2025 attendees! Don't miss these Wednesday sessions: ⭐ Maria Smirnova, MSc ⭐ Carolyn Von-Walter ⭐ Goksu Oz

#SfN2025 attendees: Curious about PhD options? Visit MPFI at the SfN Graduate School Fair at Neuroscience 2025, Booth 81: Tuesday, Noon-2pm

Curious about PhD opportunities? Visit MPFI at the SfN Graduate School Fair at Neuroscience 2025, Booth 81: Monday – Tuesday: Noon-2pm

#SfN2025 Day 3! Don't miss this Monday session: Zhe Zhao, # BB15, 1-5pm. Zhe won the TPDA, which recognizes trainees who demonstrate scientific merit and excellence in research. Learn about the award: bit.ly/3JHbkkB

Curious about PhD opportunities? Visit MPFI at the SfN Graduate School Fair at Neuroscience 2025, Booth 81: Sunday – Tuesday: Noon-2pm #SfN2025

#SfN2025 Day 2! Don't miss these Sunday sessions: ⭐️Jad Barchini, # J11, 8am-noon ⭐️Augusto Lempel, # J12, 8am-noon ⭐️Alexandra Gribizis, # J13, 8am-noon ⭐️ Landon Lee, # MM16, 8am-noon ⭐️ Kori-Anne Citrin, # KK13, 1-5pm

Attending #SfN2025? Curious about PhD opportunities? Visit MPFI at the Graduate School Fair at Neuroscience 2025, Booth 81: ⭐️Saturday: 1-3pm ⭐️Sunday – Tuesday: Noon-2pm

#SfN2025 attendees: Add this special poster session to your Saturday schedule! Zhe Zhao, # FF12, 7-9pm: Zhe won the prestigious TPDA, which recognizes trainees who demonstrate scientific merit and excellence in research. Learn about the award: bit.ly/3JHbkkB

Attending #SfN2025? Add these sessions with our neuroscientists & PhD students to your schedule! ⭐ Zhe Zhao - TPDA winner ⭐ Jad Barchini ⭐ Augusto Abel Lempel ⭐ Alexandra Gribizis ⭐ Landon Lee ⭐ Kori Citrin ⭐ Maria Smirnova ⭐ Carolyn Von-Walter ⭐ Goksu Oz

Heading to #SfN2025? Seeking a PhD program? We'd love to meet you! Visit us at the Graduate School Fair at Neuroscience 2025, Booth 81: ⭐ Saturday: 1-3pm ⭐ Sunday – Tuesday: Noon-2pm

In the IMPRS-SC PhD program, Ceylin Zeybek is exploring outlying questions about learning & memory. She chose MPFI because of our curiosity-driven environment. Looking for a cutting-edge neuroscience PhD program? We’re accepting applications through December 1: www.mpfi.org/training/imp...

Yesterday, MPFI hosted PhD student Luis Gomez Wulschner from @cumedicalschool.bsky.social for our NeuroMEETS series. He shared his impactful research on how acetylcholine and nicotine shape silent synapses and the implications of prenatal nicotine exposure on the developing brain. Thank you, Luis!

We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Xin Jin has been named the 2026 Peter Gruss Young Investigator. Her pioneering work developing high-throughput in vivo screening strategies is unraveling the genetic mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders. buff.ly/RI9emVa

Looking for a cutting-edge neuroscience PhD program? IMPRS Alum, Professor Akshay Naraine, says choose one that aligns with your values: "It makes the tough days easier & keeps you satisfied long term." Apply for our IMPRS for Synapses and Circuits PhD program through Dec. 1: bit.ly/4hBHV7P

A huge thank you to Dr. Nicole Wong @strontiumpup.bsky.social from Brandeis for kicking off our NeuroMEETS talk series by sharing her exciting work on the key role of neuronal primary cilia in cortical homeostatic plasticity. Learn more about the NeuroMEETS trainee seminar series buff.ly/1kHaiNL.

Join us in celebrating Dr. Zidan Yang, who has officially earned her PhD through the IMPRS-SC program! In addition to her impactful research into how the brain keeps time, her dedication, curiosity, and collaborative spirit embody the spirit of our training community! Congratulations Dr. Yang!

Dr. @sarahstern.bsky.social is an expert in the brain processes involved with hunger, satiety, & eating disorders. She’s joining a webinar on Oct. 16 at 7pm ET to discuss scientific research on how GLP-1s work & safe options to achieve a healthy weight. Register for her insights: bit.ly/4hdPjWW

When we form a memory, brain cells need to deliver supplies to strengthen specific neural connections. A new study led by MPFI Scientific Director Ryohei Yasuda has revealed how two cellular switches, Rab4 and Rab10, direct supplies to where they are needed. buff.ly/tSTidPc

Choosing a neuroscience grad program? Ashley Juavinett said in Medium, “you also need to be in a place where you can be a happy person.” MPFI checks all the boxes: World class neuroscience, stable research funding, PALM TREES! Read the story: bit.ly/48F3BNQ See offerings: mpfi.org/training/ove...

Scientists from the Nencki Institute and MPFI have described the precise interaction of two proteins, BDNF and MMP-9, at the synaptic cleft during plasticity. This coordinated interaction allows precise strengthening of specific connections – essential for learning & memory. buff.ly/rtEHT3O

Early registration rates for Sunposium 2026 end today! This conference brings together leaders in basic neuroscience research to share their latest insights into circuit function. See the speakers, learn more, and register today before prices increase! mpfi.org/sunposium March 9-11 West Palm Beach

Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week! This week, and every day, we celebrate the amazing postdocs at @MPFneuro. Your hard work, brilliant minds, and dedication are the backbone of our research. Thank you for all you do to shape the future of neuroscience! #PostdocAppreciationWeek #Postdocs

New findings published in @cp-neuron.bsky.social reveal key circuit changes crucial for developing reliable visual perception. These insights, likely generalizable beyond vision, offer a framework for understanding the brain’s unique ability to rapidly adapt and learn. buff.ly/jqQz4sp

Thinking about attending Sunposium 2026? The early bird registration deadline is September 19th. Curious what makes this conference so special? Our video will give you a glimpse: buff.ly/2FuGjgO Join us March 9–11, 2026, in sunny South Florida. Find more information at buff.ly/zn5aS2b

Today we welcomed @thorlabs.bsky.social president, Jennifer Cable, to MPFI to celebrate the launch of our partnership, which brings together optical engineers and neuroscientists to advance neuroscience research. Here’s to a future of shared discovery and innovation! #MPFI #Thorlabs

Paul Tyagi took his medical research studies coast to coast! After undergrad in California, he joined the MD/PhD program at FAU Schmidt College of Medicine & MPFI. Explore Paul's journey toward his career goal of starting his own biotech company: www.mpfi.org/paul-tyagi-m...

The brain has complex dynamics that give rise to a range of states & behaviors. 🤔 How do we study this complex system? In my lab’s work, we design and optimize biosensors to measure brain activity at the molecular level.