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New horizons in neurodevelopment and neuropsychiatry

6-7 October 2027, Leuven, Belgium
Organized in partnership with Cell Press
Abstract deadline: 8 July 2027
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New horizons in neurodevelopment and neuropsychiatry

New horizons in neurodevelopment and neuropsychiatry
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The development of the human brain relies on a highly coordinated interplay of genetic, molecular, cellular, and activity-dependent mechanisms that govern neuronal specification, circuit assembly, and functional maturation. Disruptions in these processes can profoundly affect brain function and contribute to a broad spectrum of neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders. New Horizons in Neurodevelopment and Neuropsychiatry brings together leading experts and emerging researchers to discuss cutting-edge discoveries across multiple scales of brain organization, sharing the latest perspectives on:

  • Activity-dependent mechanisms

  • Neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders

  • Neurogenetics

  • Neural circuit molecular wiring

  • Thalamocortical circuits

  • Human brain development

  • Neural cell fate specification

Join us in engaging with leaders in the field, and help shape future directions in understanding the developing brain in health and disease.

Travel grant deadline: 1 July 2027.

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Abstract deadline: 8 July 2027.

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Confirmed speakers

Bo Zhang
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Bo Zhang

Bo Zhang

Shenzhen Bay Laboratory & Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, CN

Program

Day 1 - Wednesday, 06 October, 2027

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Day 2 - Thursday, 07 October, 2027

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Organizing committee

Abstracts

Participants are invited to submit an abstract for a poster and/or oral presentation. The best abstracts will be selected for oral presentations in the scientific program, and the best poster will be awarded the Cell Press Poster Prize!

Submit your abstract for this event

You can submit an abstract for a poster and/or oral presentation. You do not have to register before submitting your abstract.

Abstract submission closing date:   Thursday, 08 July, 2027
Submit an abstract
The full list of abstracts will be available on 23-09-2027 until 06-01-2028
This list will only be available for registered attendees of the event.

Travel grants

Travel grant - NHNN27

We offer travel grants to international junior scientists to support their participation in the conference. The travel grants reimburse travel costs up to €400 per awardee. The deadline for applying for financial support is 1 July 2027, 23:59 CET.

Submission closing date
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Attendees

The full list of attendees will be available on 23-09-2027 until 06-01-2028
This list will only be available for registered attendees of the event.

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Conference dinner - 6 October 2027
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Venue

KU Leuven
Promotion & Jubileumzaal
Naamsestraat 22
3000 Leuven

Host City Leuven:
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Public transport

The venue is easily accessible by public transport.

Travel to Leuven: The Leuven railway station (Martelarenplein 16, 3000 Leuven) is close to the city center and well connected to Brussels Airport and major Belgian and European cities. For up-to-date train information, consult the Belgian Railway website.

Travel within Leuven: Several bus lines stop within walking distance and provide a direct connection with Leuven railway station. Plan your journey here.

Travel by plane

By plane, Belgium is easily accessible via several international airports.

Brussels Airport is Belgium’s main international airport, offering a wide range of international flights as well as direct rail connections to major Belgian cities. For more information, visit Brussels Airport website.

Brussels South Charleroi Airport mainly serves low‑cost airlines and European destinations and is located approximately 40 minutes south of the city, with onward travel typically by shuttle bus or coach. For more information, visit Brussels South - Charleroi airport website.

Travel by car

If you are traveling by car, the nearest parking facilities are listes below, which are located within walking distance of the venue.

Parking Ladeuze
Address: Ladeuzeplein 20
Opening hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Heilig Hart
Address: Naamsestraat 102/c
Opening hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

De Bond (at railway station)
Address: Martelarenplein 18 (entry from the tunnel)
Opening hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Travel by bike

The venue can easily be reached by bike, and bicycle parking is available in the immediate vicinity. Folding bikes can be safely stored indoors upon request at the counter. Rental bikes are available at Leuven railway station; please visit the Blue-bike website for more information.

Housing

Penta Hotel Leuven
Alfons Smetsplein 7, 3000 Leuven
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Park Inn by Radisson Leuven
Martelarenlaan 36, 3010 Leuven
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La Royale
Martelarenplein 6, 3000 Leuven
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Novotel Leuven Centrum
Vuurkruisenlaan 4, 3000 Leuven
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IBIS Leuven Centrum
Martelarenlaan 10, 3000 Leuven
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Hotel The Shepherd
Schapenstraat 1, 3000 Leuven
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Contact information

VIB Training & Conferences - +329 244 66 11 - trainingandconferences@vib.be

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