It’s that time of the year again: LBP retreat! Rudi D’Hooge and @markuswohr.bsky.social labs gathered together for 2 full days of science. A special thank you to Dr. Elodie Ey for bringing her expertise on animal research to this event!

It was great reconnecting with friends and colleagues at #CCN2025 in Amsterdam and presenting our latest #expertise work. We 👀 into how #chess experts represent the board, and how the content, structure, and location of these repr shift w/ expertise.⬇️

The 2nd VSS is even better than the first one, look how serious I was presenting my poster #VSS2025 @vssmtg.bsky.social

You like behavioral neuroscience? Time to register for IBNS @ibnsconnect.bsky.social meeting in Tromsø (June 24-29, 2025)! www.ibnsconnect.org/annual-meeting

❤️ Verliefdheid vergelijkbaar met dopinggebruik, commentaar door LBI lid professor biologische psychologie Rudi D'Hooge. 🚗 “Eigenlijk kan je het vergelijken met een nieuwe auto kopen, elke keer als je erin stapt, ben je gelukkig. Maar een jaar later is dat al een oude auto.” @biopsylbp.bsky.social

Theresa Kisko & Fábio Sousa had such a great visit to the IGBMC in Strasbourg to work hard on our exciting collaboration using the Live Rat Tracker with Dr Elodie Ey! The trip was supported by FWO/TOURNESOL mobility grant awarded to Dr Elodie Ey and Dr Theresa Kisko.

Hi Bluesky, quick question. Which passive avoidance setup for rats do you like best? 🐀 Thanks!

🚨 Paper alert! Check Elahe’s work below 👇🏼

Join us for the KU Leuven Open Science Day on 6 May 2025! The KU Leuven Open Science Day is an event for and by researchers. Don't miss this chance to deepen insights, share experiences and engage with fellow researchers! #OpenScience #Research #KULeuven More info: www.kuleuven.be/open-science...

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠. A series of raw, unfiltered conversations that highlights the voices of researchers, their challenges, breakthroughs, and what drives them every day. Authentic, personal and powerful. 📅 Launch: April 29 #DrivenByScience

Last day(s) to apply!

Congrats to our @bdalile.bsky.social! Well done!

Can AI improve Non-Technical Summaries (NTS) in #AnimalResearch? Join our webinar to explore how #AI, like ChatGPT, can simplify complex science, enhance clarity, and support transparency while ensuring compliance with the #3Rs. #ScienceCommunication @costprogramme.bsky.social @eara.eu

🧠On #WorldAutismAwarenessDay we highlight the role of animal research in understanding autism spectrum disorder and developing treatments #AutismAwareness #LightItUpBlue #AnimalResearch @autismspeaks.org

Last couple of days to submit your abstract!

🚨Paper alert!!🚨 Excited to share out latest research where we investigated avoidance, fear generalization and extinction learning using a modified platform-mediated avoidance procedure in male and female rats. rdcu.be/eesmc

Get ready! In the second part of our Animal Research Communication webinar, we're unveiling 4 exciting sections to help you make science clear, engaging & impactful! 👀✨ Stay tuned—details coming soon! 🔜🐭💡 #SciComm #AnimalResearch @costprogramme.bsky.social

Only a few days after her arrival @wohrlab.bsky.social, @saramejiachavez.bsky.social (with Theresa Kisko) started to analyze ultrasonic vocalizations in rats. Living in social groups in semi-natural environments gives rats a lot of opportunities to display their rich social behavior repertoire.

📢 First post, first paper alert! Laura Vercammen explored the role of dopaminergic system on active avoidance in rats 🐀. Check it out! 👇🏼

Welcome Sara! Looking forward to exploring new ideas together!