A united voice for Portuguese neuroscience to advance discovery, inspire collaboration, and shape the future of brain research.
What we do?
The Portuguese Society for Neuroscience is dedicated to advancing neuroscience research,supporting the scientific community,and promoting public understanding of the brain. Through scientific support, education, outreach initiatives, and recognition of excellence, we foster collaboration and strengthen the impact of neuroscience in Portugal and beyond.
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The Portuguese Society for Neuroscience fosters a vibrant national community by uniting researchers, clinicians and students through multidisciplinary conferences, that promote collaboration and knowledge exchange.
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We promote excellence in neuroscience by granting support to our members initiatives and recognize their outstanding contributions by awarding a annual prize for the best paper and travel grants to main neuroscience conferences.
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We are committed to bridging science and society by fostering public engagement, science literacy, and informed dialogue about the brain and nervous system. Every year we are co-organizers of the Brain Awareness Week that promotes accessible outreach events with clear communication of research advances, to demystify neuroscience, inspire curiosity across all ages.
Members Benefits
As a member of the Portuguese Society for Neuroscience, you gain access to scientific support, funding opportunities, networking initiatives, and recognition programmes, while contributing to the advancement and visibility of neuroscience in Portugal.
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This enables you to:
Have free online access to the European Journal of Neuroscience.
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SPN announces 2 calls per year to support Neuroscience Initiatives.
An amount of up to 2,000 Euro per call can be granted to support initiatives/events (e.g. international conferences, symposia, workshops, meetings) held in Portugal that are dedicated to promote Neuroscience. -
The “Best Manuscript Award” distinguishes the best research article (original) in fundamental or clinical/applied Neurosciences, published during the year prior to the opening of the call.
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The Portuguese Society for Neuroscience (SPN) will offer 10 travel awards to students and postdocs that are SPN members for the participation in FENS Forum
Our Activities Throughout the Year
Throughout the year, we bring the neuroscience community together through meetings, conferences, awards, and initiatives that promote excellence, collaboration, and scientific impact.
Meetings
Every two years, The SPN meeting brings together the Portuguese neuroscience community to present and discuss the latest data, exchange information and new ideas, and, of course, to socialise, meet friends and have a great time.
Awards
Every year we recognize an outstanding publication from an SPN member with the SPN Best Manuscript Award.
We also support our members with Travel Awards for main conferences such as FENS and IBRO meetings.
Initiatives
SPN announces 2 calls per year to support Neuroscience initiatives (e.g. international conferences, symposia, workshops, meetings) held in Portugal that are dedicated to promote Neuroscience.
Brain Awareness Week
Every year we coordinate The International Brain Awareness Week in portugal kick starting it with a unique event that brings together researchers and the general public. We further support initiatives during this week with the goal of fostering public enthusiasm and advocacy for brain science
Meet the governing board
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Tiago Gil Oliveira
PRESIDENT
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Sara Xapelli
VICE-PRESIDENT
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Joaquim Alves da Silva
SECRETARY
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João Peça
TREASURER
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Teresa Summavielle
Voter
Meet the Junior committee
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David Brito
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Catarina Seabra
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Rui Rodrigues
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Adriana Capucho
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Daniela Abreu
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