BCBNL is organizing together with YoungNeurolab.nl a new event “Dutch Brain Cognition and Behavior Day: Current state, challenges, and future perspectives of BCB research in NL” in Utrecht (Social Impact Factory, Vredenburg 40, 3511BD). Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 26th, 2025.

Fundamental research into brain cognition and behavior is essential for unraveling the complexities of how we think, feel, and interact with the world. Understanding the neural and psychological mechanisms that drive our behavior – on multiple different scales of organization – provides the foundations for developing targeted treatments for brain-related disorders and sheds light on the on the underlying mechanisms of individual differences in behavior. Yet, fundamental research is under threat, as (public) funding is shifting towards short-term milestones and immediate clinical or commercial application, while the fundamental research road is long.

Join us to talk about the present and future of BCB research in the Netherlands, the road behind us, and where to go from here.

 

Morning program

9:30-9:45 Reception

9:45-10:00 Introduction to BCBNL & Young Neurolab

dr. Eliana Vassena (Radboud University Nijmegen) & dr. Michiel van Elk (Leiden University)

10:00-10:45 Keynote Lecture prof. dr. Eveline Crone (Erasmus University Rotterdam)

10.45-11.45 Plenary Discussion on the future of Brain and Cognition research in the NL

  • Prof. dr. Suzanne Dickson (University of Gotheborg; current president of the EBC)
  • Prof. dr. Marie Jose van Tol (University of Groningen, head of Hoofdzaken.nl)
  • Prof. dr. Richard van Wezel (Radboud University Nijmegen)
  • Prof. dr. Eveline Crone (Erasmus University Rotterdam and former member of the ERC scientific council)

11:45-12:00 Coffee break

12:00-12:45 Brainstorm / break-out groups

  • Strengthening the BCBNL network: plans and vision
  • White paper on the importance of fundamental research on brain and cognition
  • Funding opportunities and agencies in the Netherlands

12:45-13:00 Wrap-up

13:00-14:00 Lunch

 

Afternoon program for early career researcher (organized by Young Neurolab)

14.00 – 15.30 Personal stories

15.30 – 17.00 Parallel workshops

17.00 – 18.00 Networking & drinks

 

Dutch Brain Cognition and Behavior Day

Registration form for the Dutch Brain Cognition and Behavior Day on March 26th, 2025.

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