30th Meeting of the Hellenic Society for Neuroscience (HSfN)
Dates: November 24-26, 2023
Venue: National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos”
Official Language: English
Dear Members, Colleagues, and Guests,
We are excited to announce that the 30th Meeting of the Hellenic Society for Neuroscience (HSfN) is scheduled to take place from November 24 to 26, 2023, at the National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos.”
Overview
This year’s meeting will feature a blend of:
- Plenary Lectures
- Symposia
- Oral Presentations
- Poster Sessions
These sessions will cover a wide range of neuroscience research subjects, allowing participants to gain insight into both established and emerging topics.
Travel Grants for Early Career Scientists to Attend the 30th Meeting of the HSfN
We are excited to announce the availability of a significant number of travel grants for MSc students, PhD candidates, and early post-doctoral fellows, made possible due to the generous support of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. This initiative aims to support early career scientists by covering their travel and accommodation expenses, enabling them to present their scientific work, either through poster or oral presentations, at the 30th meeting of the Hellenic Society for Neuroscience.
Event Details:
📆 Date: November 24 – 26, 2023
🏫 Venue: National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens
Travel Grant Details:
🔹 Amount: Between €200 to €300, based on the city of origin.
🏆 Number of Grants: Approximately 30
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must be the first author of a submitted abstract for either a poster or an oral presentation (deadline for abstract submission: Monday, 16 October 2023).
- Affiliation must be from a location outside of Athens, Greece.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are kindly requested to forward the following documents in PDF format to Prof. Antonios Stamatakis:
- Their submitted abstract.
- Affiliation details/City of origin.
- A concise two-page CV.
📧 Email: astam@nurs.uoa.gr
For questions related to the meeting please contact:
Panagiotis Politis at: ppolitis@bioacademy.gr
For abstract submission, guidelines, deadlines, and other essential information, please visit: https://pcoconvin.eventsair.com/PresentationPortal/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FPresentationPortal%2Fhsfn2023%2Fabsubmit
Deadline for Abstract submission:
- Deadline for abstract submission: Monday, 16 October 2023
- Notification for abstract acceptance: Monday, 4 November 2023
Please do not forget to indicate whether you prefer an oral or poster presentation (26 abstracts will be selected for short talks of 12 minutes each)
For registration, please follow the link:
https://pcoconvin.eventsair.com/hsfn2023/register/Site/Register
Registration Fees
Member: 40 €
Non-Member: 60 €
Ph.D Students Member: 10 €
Ph.D Students Non-Member: 20 €
Postgraduate Students: free
Undergraduate Students: free
For Student Registration, a Valid Student ID (with reference of current valid enrollment), needs to be provided through the online registration process.
We would like to encourage participants to register via this online platform rather than onsite during the conference, as it will save time and resources for the HSfN.
Language
Please note that the official language of the meeting is English, facilitating the participation of an international audience.
Mentorship and Career Development
One of the key elements of our biennial meeting is our commitment to mentorship and career development. We strive to support our graduate students and early-stage investigators. This year’s meeting will feature:
- Special sessions aimed at career development
- Networking opportunities
- Initiatives to increase the visibility of young scientists
- 26 short talks will be delivered by young scientists, selected from the submitted abstracts.
- A large number of studentships will also be awarded to facilitate the participation (travel and accommodation) of young scientists.
Anticipated Outcomes
We believe that the HSfN’s 30th Meeting will be an invaluable forum for our young scientists. It will not only offer them a chance to increase the visibility of their research but will also provide an opportunity to learn about cutting-edge developments in neuroscience from leading researchers and scientists.
Mark Your Calendars!
Save the dates and stay tuned for more details including the opening of registration, submission guidelines for abstracts, and much more.
We look forward to welcoming you at the 30th Meeting of the HSfN!
Warm regards,
Panagiotis Politis
Chair of the Organizing Committee
30th Meeting of the Hellenic Society for Neuroscience (HSfN)
For questions related to the meeting please contact Panagiotis Politis at
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