Category: Conferences

News relating to neuroscience conferences around South Africa, Africa and the World.

Additional links to neuroscience platforms for Conferences:
International Brain Research Organization (IBRO): http://ibro.info/
Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA): http://sonafrica.info/
Society for Neuroscience (SFN):  https://www.sfn.org/
South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) http://www.sasop.co.za/

47th CONFERENCE OF THE PHYSIOLOGY SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

Posted on by Jacqueline Womersley

Dear SANS members, The upcoming 47th CONFERENCE OF THE PHYSIOLOGY SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA  will take place between 18 -21 August 2019 at the ICC East-London. For registration and additional information, please use the following link : https://www.pssa2019.com/. The theme of the conference, “Recent advances in Physiological sciences: Synergism in health and disease” should provide Read more about 47th CONFERENCE OF THE PHYSIOLOGY SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA[…]

SASBi-SC/SASHG Young Researchers’ Symposium 2019

Posted on by Jacqueline Womersley

Dear SANS members, The deadline to submit an abstract for the South African Society for Bioinformatics / South African Society for Human Genetics conference and young researchers’ symposium is fast approaching (12 April). The conference will be held over 3 – 6 August 2019 at Century City, Cape Town. We hope that many of you Read more about SASBi-SC/SASHG Young Researchers’ Symposium 2019[…]

Security update for SONA/NSN 2019 attendees

Posted on by Jacqueline Womersley

Dear SANS members, If you are attending the SONA/NSN 2019 meeting, please take note of the message below from Professor Olopade: AN UPDATE ON SECURITY SITUATION IN NIGERIA: A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIETY OF NEUROSCIENTISTS OF AFRICA (SONA)  Greetings dear colleagues. We are now about 10 days to the SONA conference which Read more about Security update for SONA/NSN 2019 attendees[…]

IBRO 2019

Posted on by Jacqueline Womersley

Hi all, The International Brain Research Organisation World Congress will be held in Daegu, South Korea this year from 21 – 25 September. The IBRO World Congresses take place every 4 years and brings together thousands of neuroscientists to promote neuroscience research and awareness. Travel grant applications are now open https://ibro.org/ibro-world-congress-travel-grants/.  The application deadline is 8 Read more about IBRO 2019[…]

IBRO World Congress Travel Grants

Posted on by Jacqueline Womersley

Applications are now open for travel grants to attend the IBRO World Congress in Daegu, South Korea. Travel awards of up to €2000 will be offered to high-quality neuroscientists representing diverse scientific and geographic areas. Please note that travel awards are contingent on abstract acceptance (abstract submission will be open between 14 January and 14 Read more about IBRO World Congress Travel Grants[…]

IBRO 2019 Young Investigator Training Program

Posted on by Jacqueline Womersley

Applications for the IBRO 2019 Young Investigator Training Program are open.  Successful applicants will be allowed to visit Korean neuroscience laboratories for 5 days before the IBRO 2019 congress. Graduate and junior postdoctoral fellows who have submitted an abstract for the IBRO congress are eligible to apply. Successful applicants will receive a roundtrip airfare to Read more about IBRO 2019 Young Investigator Training Program[…]

SANS Symposium and AGM 9 October

Posted on by Tanya Calvey

The SANS Symposium will be held on Tuesday 9 October 09h00-15h00 in the Stellenberg room, Spier Estate, Stellenbosch as part of the CoBNest Conference. Please visit https://cobnest.co.za/faculty-programme/ for full details. The SANS AGM will take place afterwards in the Simonsberg room from 16h30-18h30. Please see attached agenda SANSAGM2018_AGENDA Looking forward to seeing you soon for a day of southern Read more about SANS Symposium and AGM 9 October[…]

1st MDS African School for Young Neurologists

Posted on by Tanya Calvey

Dear Colleagues I hope this mail finds you well It is my pleasure to announce for the 1st MDS African School for Young Neurologists. The 1st MDS African School for Young Neurologists: Fundamentals of Movement Disorders represents a unique opportunity for young neurologists from Africa, especially North Africa who are interested in specializing in Movement Read more about 1st MDS African School for Young Neurologists[…]