NeuroCure.bsky.social
NeuroCure is a Cluster of Excellence in the neurosciences funded since 2007. The focus of the Cluster is on investigating neurological and psychiatric disorders.
- 💥 Join our monthly DRIVERS Journal Club Mon, Feb 9, 12pm CET! Discussing: “Women in Neurosurgery aim for recognition of merit, not tokenism” (Cappelletto et al., 2025). Intro by Kimberly Mason. Read paper & join! 👉 neurocure.de/eventsreader... #RRI #DEI #Neuroscience
- On #CTEawarenessDay, let's shed light on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, a rare brain disorder from repeated head trauma. Awareness is key to advancing prevention, early detection, and care for those affected. Join the conversation. #BrainHealth
- 🚀 Wrapping up the NeuroCure Innovation Workshop 2025! Three teams turned #scientific & #clinical insights into innovative product ideas & shared them at the final event. Thanks to all mentors, participants & supporters who made it happen! 🧠✨ tinyurl.com/y2ahhv45 #neuroscience #innovation #science
- 🚀 Exciting Opportunity: NeuroCure Talents Postdoc Program: 3-year funded #postdoc fellowships starting mid-2026! Translational #neuroscience in #Berlin. Apply by Feb 8: merit-portal-neurocure.charite.de Details: neurocure.de/talents Women & underrepresented groups encouraged! Share! 🧠 #Postdoc
- It's #MentalWellnessMonth! 💙 Let's take time to reflect and recharge. Focusing on #mindfulness helps us build resilient and supportive communities. #WellBeing
- As the year comes to an end, we thank you for being part of our community. Wishing everyone joyful holidays and a healthy, successful start to 2026! ✨🎄
- A breathtaking glimpse into the #brain at work: NeuroCure researchers & colleagues @janakroll.bsky.social captured #synapses in action - revealing how #neurotransmitters are released in milliseconds 🧠 Published in NatureCommunications @Charite @mdc-berlin.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...
- On #UniversalHealthCoverageDay, we advocate for a world where everyone can access quality #healthcare without financial hardship. #Health is a fundamental human right, and together we must work towards systems that leave no one behind. #HealthForAll
- Missed our last Berlin Brains Talk? Watch it now on YouTube 🎥🧠 Is your reality a “controlled hallucination” created by your brain? Prof. Matthew Larkum & Dr. Tim Zolnik explain how deep cortical circuits shape what you perceive. #neuroscience #scicomm 👉 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlAG... 🚀
- #TBT On Nov 6, the Berlin Excellence Clusters turned Roadrunner’s Paradise into a stage for curiosity and creativity during Science Slam 2025. Our slammer Yangfan Peng took the audience on a journey into the brain with “Soccer Tactics in the Brain.” ⚽ What a night to remember ✨ #BerlinScienceWeek
- On #InternationalDayofPersonsWithDisabilities, we celebrate the #diverse abilities and contributions of every individual, regardless of their physical or #cognitive challenges. By promoting #inclusion and accessibility, let's build a world where everyone's potential can flourish.
- ✨New PNAS study: Robert Gütig (@BIH/Charité) & his team together with Dietmar Schmitz (NeuroCure) show how the interaction of short- and long-term synaptic plasticity allows neurons to convert temporal spike sequences into spatial activity patterns. 🧠 tinyurl.com/25c9vc4q #Neuroscience #AI #PNAS
- 🎉 Exciting days at #SfN25 in San Diego! NeuroCure joined the Neuroscience in Germany booth. Inspiring talks with scientists at all career stages—what an amazing conference! 🧠
- ✨ Science takes the stage in Berlin!🎤 On Nov 6, #researchers from Berlin’s Clusters of Excellence bring fun, creativity & insight to the #ScienceSlam @berlinscienceweek.bsky.social Yangfan Peng from NC presents: "Soccer tactics in the brain ⚽🧠" More info 🔗 shorturl.at/USAZc #scicomm #wisskomm
- #WorldStrokeDay: Uniting for stroke awareness. Advocate prevention, support those affected, and drive #research for better treatments. Together, let's make strides in #stroke awareness for a healthier future! 💙🧠 #NeuroHealth
- 🧠 How does memory work? Join us on Nov 4, 7:30 PM for “How #memories are consolidated – A layered view of systems” with Matthew Larkum & Timothy Zolnik (HU Berlin). Moderation: Jochen Müller 📍Berlin Brains — Insights into learning & memory research. #BerlinBrains #Neuroscience #Memory #Scicomm
- New in Nature Genetics: Researcher @noalipstein.bsky.social from @fmp-berlin.de & colleagues & partners identify a neurodevelopmental disorder linked to UNC13A, a key gene in synaptic transmission. Findings reveal 3 distinct pathogenic mechanisms 🔬 Read more 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
- #WorldMentalHealthDay: Let's break the silence, foster understanding, and prioritize mental well-being. Together, we advocate for support, #awareness, and a world where everyone feels heard. 💚🌍 #MentalHealthMatters #WMHD #NeuroHealth
- October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth, shedding light on this condition. Let's foster understanding and support for individuals with #ADHD, their families, and communities. By promoting #awareness, we create a world where diverse minds are valued and empowered! 💙🌐 #Neurodiversity
- What if the brain could reinvent itself daily - reshaping how we think & feel? 🧠✨ The new episode of #exzellenterklaert is out now! Prof. Dr. Matthew Larkum & Dr. Rosanna Sammons from NeuroCure share exciting insights into brain signals, consciousness & plasticity. Tune in! 🎧 🔗 shorturl.at/cPYDo
- 👏Congrats to NC PI Volker Haucke & team @fmp-berlin.de on receiving the Ernst Schering Prize 2025!!👇
- On #WorldAlzheimersDay, let's join hands to raise awareness and support for those affected by Alzheimer's disease. Together, we advocate for research, understanding, and compassionate care. Every step counts in the journey to conquer #Alzheimer's. 💪💜 #AlzheimersAwareness
- On #PatientSafetyDay, let's prioritize the well-being of patients. Together, we advocate for safe practices, awareness, and continuous improvement in healthcare. Every step toward patient safety is a step toward a healthier future. 💪⚕️ #PatientSafetyDay #HealthcareSafety
- New study: Simple #memory tests predict thinking changes after Parkinson’s DBS. 🧠 Top predictor: backward spatial span. Just two quick routine tests give clearer cognitive outlooks. #neuroscience #brain #research app.dimensions.ai/details/publ...
- Recognizing #EDOMAH - the European Day of Migraine and Headache. Let's raise awareness and support those impacted by these conditions. Together, we advocate for understanding, research, and better care. 💪🤕 #MigraineAwareness #HeadacheDay #NeuroHealth
- On #SuicidePreventionDay, let's raise awareness about the vital connection between mental health and neuroscience. Together, we stand for understanding, support, and ongoing research to shed light on complexities of the mind. Every conversation counts. 💛🧠 #SuicidePrevention
- Excited to host Dr. Ana I. Faustino (MfN Berlin, IETI project) at our next Career Lunch Talk! Get insights, ask your questions in a Q&A & connect 🌍✨ 🗓️ Fri, Sept 12, 2025 | 12:30 CET 📍 Online via Berlin Neuroscience Network Don’t miss the chance to learn from her inspiring journey! #Career
- How do flies manage to sleep and still wake up fast enough to escape danger? 💡❔ 👏 NC PI David Owald & team from #CharitéBerlin just published in Nature how the fly #brain makes this state possible. Highly recommended reading 👇 #neurosciences www.nature.com/articles/s41...
- New in Neuron: “Feeding-induced olfactory cortex suppression reduces satiation” @CharitéBerlin researchers. This study reveals how the sense of smell controls meal ending & binge eating behavior. Read more: tinyurl.com/227dw782 #Neuroscience #Satiation #BingeEating @hunglo.bsky.social & colleagues
- 🚀 NeuroCure is looking for you! Join our team at NeuroCure as a #student #assistant! Support us with event organization, data analysis, social media & more... Flexible hours. Apply now! #Job #StudentJob #NeuroCure 👇👇 shorturl.at/eAiFZ
- 👩🔬June 18, NeuroCure and @soapboxscience.bsky.social Berlin inspired 10th graders @Peter Ustinov School with science projects, Lab Olympics and insights into research careers to see science as a path open to everyone. Curious? 👉 lmy.de/HbsTt #Neuroscience 🧠 #WomenInSTEM #ScienceForAll
- 🚀 New publication alert in Stroke: NeuroCure fellow Anna E Kufner, Principal Investigators, and team reveal that #post-stroke depression is linked to disruptions in brain networks (frontoparietal, salience, default-mode), beyond just lesion location. #stroke #brain Preprint: 🔗 short-link.me/14n71
- Happy #WorldBrainDay! Today, let's celebrate the incredible complexity and resilience of the brain. From understanding to promoting mental well-being, let's embark on a journey of appreciation and awareness. Together, we can unlock the mysteries of the #mind! 🎉💡 #BrainDay
- 🧠Berlin Brains: Small Sounds, Big Impact with Claudia Männel & Clara Menze Join us for an exciting talk on how the unique characteristics of maternal and artificially enhanced speech signals can support language development in children with hearing impairments #neurosciences #scicomm lmy.de/jdKYx
- 🧠✨ How do rats use tactile hairs to sense the world? New study by NeuroCure PI Michael Brecht & colleagues used X-ray #imaging to study 4 vibrissae types. 💡 Findings: 🔹 Core structure stays same 🔹 Long hairs = more nerves 🔹 Trident hairs sense motion #Neuroscience www.nature.com/articles/s42...
- 🧠 New collaborative study with #NeuroCure researchers: Brain mapping of genital sensations differs by sex! ⚡️ In men: clear genital area in somatosensory cortex. 👩 In women: same spot triggers leg sensations - echoing Penfield’s classic findings #neurosciences #brain tinyurl.com/2vasmtvk
- 🚀 New preprint from the NeuroCure community! Collab by Sigrist, Schmitz & Haucke @volkerhaucke-lab.bsky.social & colleagues: NPY & autophagy work together to keep synapses healthy during aging. Read more: tinyurl.com/2j8hmeav #OpenScience #Aging #Teamwork #neurosciences
- Amazing to see our community inspiring young people with insights into #neuroscience and #language! 👇
- Last week, I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in an event by @berlin-soapbox.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social I presented my work on linguistic diversity to pupils and answered their curious questions about language 🗣️💡 Big thanks to the organisers and the school for making it happen!
- Today is #ALSAwarenessDay, a moment to unite in raising awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Let's amplify our support for individuals and families affected by ALS, and work towards a future free from this challenging condition. #ALS #NeuroHealth
- 🧠Ready for a #brainy challenge? Join the #ExcellencePubQuiz at #LNDW Berlin! Test your knowledge about Berlin’s Clusters of Excellence – from AI to literature & more. Bring friends, pick a team name & win! 📍 Haus der Ideen, Straße des 17. Juni 135 📅 June 28 I start 7 pm Info: shorturl.at/hFFBB
- Join us for the next Berlin Neuroscience Network Career Lunch Talk with special guest Dr. Diana Rien, Assistant Team Leader in Technical Sales at Thorlabs! When? Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 12:30 pm Where? Online Berlin #Neuroscience Network Get insights, ask your questions in a Q&A & connect #career
- Join us on #WorldBrainTumorDay to raise awareness and support those affected. Emphasize early detection, research, and compassionate care in the fight against #BrainTumors. Together, we make a difference! 💙🌐 #NeuroHealth
- Recognizing #MultipleSclerosisDay – a moment to unite against the challenges of #MS. Let's raise #awareness and support those affected. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of individuals living with #MultipleSclerosis #MSAwareness #Neurology
- Join us for the next Excellent Pub Quiz - dive into Berlin’s cutting-edge research! 🗓️ 2 June | ⏰ 7–9pm | 🎟️ Free entry (limited spots, arrive early!) 🧠 Featuring clusters like @mathplusberlin.bsky.social @unisyscat.bsky.social @temporal-communities.de, NC & more! #scicomm #PubQuiz #Science #wisskomm
- A new commentary (@ BMC Medical Research Methodology) proposes six actionable steps to improve clinical study data access & maximize #research impact. Let’s turn commitment into action, read more & help drive change! #DataSharing #ResearchInnovation #OpenScience 🔗 shorturl.at/Gsoz8
- On #SchizophreniaDay, let's foster understanding and break the stigma surrounding this complex condition. Through #awareness and support, we can make strides in improving the lives of individuals affected by schizophrenia. #SchizophreniaAwareness #MentalHealth
- 🧠 Great news: NeuroCure will continue to receive funding under the Excellence Strategy from 2026! 🎉 We remain committed to research across a broad spectrum of #neurological and #psychiatric disorders. Thank you to all partners for your trust! 🚀 #neuroscience
- Elephants: Bigger Animals, Not Always Bigger #Brains! 🐘🧠 African elephants are largest land animals but Asian elephants have 20% heavier brains! Study by @humboldtuni.bsky.social & Leibniz-Institut für Zoo- und Wildtierforschung out in PNAS Nexus. #Neuroscience #research #science shorturl.at/HvgPQ
- NeuroCure is still part of the “Nach der Natur” exhibition with our interactive #research station! If you haven’t visited yet, now’s your chance - come by and explore #neuroscience up close. 🧠🔬 www.humboldt-labor.de #Wisskomm #scicomm
