The symposium “Brain in Action – From Endogenous to Induced Brain Plasticity” will take place on March 26, 2026, at Auditório Híbrido, 2nd Floor, Faculty of Medicine, Polo 1, University of Coimbra.
This free event, sponsored by IBRO, will bring together international and national speakers, offering a unique opportunity for the research community to interact with leaders in the fields of brain plasticity, neuronal reprogramming and neurogenesis.
Program Highlights
Keynote Speakers
- Magdalena Götz (LMU Munich, Germany)
- Jens Christian Schwamborn (University of Luxembourg)
- Jorge Valero (University of Salamanca, Spain)
Invited Speakers
- Luísa Pinto (ICVS, University of Minho)
- Liliana Bernardino (University of Beira Interior)
- Simão Rocha (Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon)
The symposium will close with a Round Table on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Neurosciences, supported by the World Women in Neuroscience (WWN) network.
We look forward to welcoming you to Coimbra.
Organizers
Catarina Miranda and Sara Xapelli
Program
Opening Session
Catarina Miranda
Welcome & Introduction
GeneT, CNC-UC, CIBB, University of Coimbra
Luís Pereira de Almeida
GeneT, CNC-UC, CIBB, University of Coimbra
Session I – Plenary Lectures - Multi-Scale Plasticity in the Brain: Regeneration, Reprogramming, and Remodeling
Catarina Miranda
Chair
GeneT, CNC-UC, CIBB, University of Coimbra
Pedro Perdigão
Chair
GeneT , CNC-UC, CIBB, University of Coimbra
Neural Stem Cells and Direct Neuronal Reprogramming: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential
Magdalena Götz
LMU Munich, Germany
Coffee Break
Induced Neural Plasticity: From Organoids to Translational Applications
Jens Schwamborn
LCSB, University of Luxembourg
Round-Table Upcoming Challenges and Advances Shaping the Success of Direct Reprogramming in Disease-Associated Adult Neurogenesis
Luís Pereira de Almeida
Chair
GeneT, CNC-UC, CIBB, University of Coimbra
Magdalena Götz
Speaker
Jens Schwamborn
Lunch
Session II – From Brain Plasticity to Repair
Sara Xapelli
Chair
Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon
Lino Ferreira
Chair
University of Coimbra, CNC-CIBB
Brain Circuits and Neuron-Glia Adaptations in Neuropsychiatric and Neurodegenerative Disorders
Luísa Pinto
ICVS, University of Minho, Braga
Mechanistic Insights into Neural Stem Cell Differentiation and Repair Strategies
Liliana Bernardino
University of Beira Interior, Covilhã
Epigenetic (dys)regulation in neurodevelopment and disease
Simão Rocha
IBB, Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon
Session III – Keynote Lecture - Adult Neurogenesis, Brain Plasticity, and Lifestyle Modulation
Cristina Rego
Chair
University of Coimbra, CNC-CIBB
Microglia: modulators of a healthy brain
Jorge Valero
University of Salamanca, Spain
Session IV – Round Table – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Neurosciences
Susana Solá
Moderator
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon, Lisbon
Catarina Miranda
Speaker
Jorge Valero
Speaker
Sara Xapelli
Speaker
Simão Rocha
Speaker
Closing Remarks
Sara Xapelli
Summary & Future Perspectives
Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon
Venue
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