Seminars & symposium

Unless otherwise indicated, the DNF seminars are held at the Petit Auditoire du DNF (1st floor), Rue du Bugnon 9, 1005 Lausanne

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 12:15	Christian Keysers & Valeria Gazzola, Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, Amsterdam, NL. A cross-species approach to the neural bases of empathy and prosociality	Invited by Claudia Bagni & Manuel Mameli
Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 12:15	Scott Waddell, University of Oxford	Invited by Manuel Mameli & Claudia Bagni
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 12:15	Jurgen Knoblich, Institute of Molecular Biotechnology IMBA Austria	Invited by Representatives & Claudia Bagni
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 12:15	Ishmail Abdus Saboor, Columbia University	Invited by Manuel Mameli
Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12:15	Volker Haucke, FMP Berlin, Germany	Invited by Vassiliki Nikoletopoulou & Claudia Bagni
Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 12:15	Simone di Giovanni, Imperial College London	Invited by Claudia Kathe & Lukas Neukomm
Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 12:15	David Anderson, Caltech	Invited by Manuel Mameli

Previous DNF seminars

The DNF is active in transmitting knowledge to the neuroscience community by organizing different types of events.

Progress reports:
Every week, doctoral and postdoctoral students, as well as Principal Investigators (PIs), take the stage to present their ongoing research.

Research seminars:
Regularly, scientists from Swiss and international universities are invited to present their latest research findings.

Dual lecture series:
This series features a pair of lecturers who are partners both in their personal lives and in their independent research careers. They are invited to present their respective fields and discuss the challenges of balancing demanding professional responsibilities with personal life.

Distinguished lecture series:
This prestigious series hosts globally renowned speakers who are invited to share their groundbreaking insights and expertise, providing a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders at the forefront of neurosciences.

Symposia:
Every two years, a day of conferences is organized, featuring local, national, and international neuroscientists who discuss a selected theme in neuroscience.

Other interesting seminars are:

• Lemanic Neuroscience seminars

• Seminars of the Faculty of Biology and Medicine

• Seminars of the University of Lausanne