Elisa Corti and Manuela Rizzi, Syn2Psy ESRs 7 and 12, have now published our second Syn2Psy article in the scientific journal for kids Frontiers for Young Minds. Abstract: Imagine that your mom just baked a pizza, and you immediately take a bite of it. Bad choice—it is really hot, and you burn your tongue! You […]
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Elisa Corti awarded with the HelloBio Lab Heroes Award 2023
Syn2Psy ESR, Elisa Corti, received the HelloBio Lab Heroes Award 2023, Lab Scholar category. This award has the goal of recognising and celebrating the champions of the life sciences industry by showing appreciation for the scientists who’ve made the biggest impact on their colleagues over the past year. Find out more about the award and […]
LAB 404 – A collective delirium about life in the Lab
During the Final Conference in Lausanne (May 15th), Syn2Psy presented the staged reading of the theatre play “LAB 404 – A collective delirium about life in the Lab”, written and performed by the ESRs, under the direction and coordination of Marionet.
Syn2Psy at the II European Conference on Phelan McDermid Syndrome
Syn2Psy ESR Flavio Tomasi participated in the II European Conference on Phelan McDermid Syndrome, held in Madrid – Spain, on June 9-11 (2023). This international meeting is organized by the Spanish Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Association for families with affected children, health professionals and researchers. Flavio gave an oral presentation and presented a poster under the title: […]
Flavio Tomasi defended his PhD thesis
On June 13th, ESR10 Flavio Tomasi brilliantly defended his thesis under the title “Evaluating the cannabinoid CB1 receptor as a therapeutic target in a Shank3 mouse model of autism and Phelan-McDermid syndrome”. Congratulations Flavio!
Final Conference – 15-16 May, Lausanne
On May 15-16, 2023, Syn2Psy consortium members gathered in Lausanne for the Final Meeting. During two days the ESRs had the opportunity to present their latest results and their ongoing work and to receive feedback from the consortium experts. On the evening of May 15th, the ESRs presented the Staged Reading of the theatre play […]
3rd PhD day – Communication activities – 8thESM
Last week Syn2Psy ESRs gathered in Coimbra for the 3rd Syn2Psy PhD day. During the PhD day, the ESRs had the opportunity to present their latest results, ongoing work and to receive feedback from the consortium experts. Furthermore, this event included Science Communication activities. ESRs participated in a session with Syn2Psy partner Marionet, to continue […]
Article in Frontiers for Young Minds
Say Cheese! Snapshots of the Living Mouse Brain Elizabeth Brockman, Syn2Psy ESR8, has published the first Syn2Psy article in the scientific journal for kids Frontiers for Young Minds. Abstract: The human brain is a highly complex system comprised of billions of cells, called neurons, that are all interconnected. Normal brain function depends on effective communication […]
Syn2Psy at FENS
In July 9-13 (2022), Syn2Psy ESRs Alessandro Chioino, Giuseppe Cammarata, Marcos Sintes, Daniel Hunter, Elisa Corti, Elizabeth Brockman, Laura Upton, Flavio Tomasi, Loredana Cumpana and Vanesa Salazar participated in the 2022 edition of FENS Forum in Paris, where they presented their latest work in the form of poster presentations.
Syn2Psy at the Fragile X and Autism Gordon Research Conference
Syn2Psy ESR Vanesa Salazar participated in the Fragile X and Autism-Related Disorders Gordon Research Conference, which was held in Lucca, Italy, on May 15-20 (2022). Vanesa presented a poster entitled “Reduced social interaction in two rat models of SYNGAP1 haploinsufficiency” by Vanesa Salazar-Sanchez1, Sulafa Fakhreddin1, Thomas Watson1,2,3, Emma Wood1,2,3 and Peter Kind1,2,3 . 1 – Centre […]