The Synaptic Bases of Mental Diseases
17 September 2021
https://nccr-synapsy.ch/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/NCCRW_SCHAER_FINAL.mov Meet Marie Schaer, a researcher working for the NCCR Synapsy at the University of Geneva. Her studies aims to understand the symptoms of autism, a developmental disorder associated with communication deficit occuring during childhood. The #NCCRWomen campaign introduces you Read more…
16 September 2021
https://nccr-synapsy.ch/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/NCCRW_SCHILLIGER_FINAL.mov Meet Zoé Schilliger, a doctoral student in psychiatric neuroscience at the University of Lausanne and CHUV. She is working on stress management during adolescence, more specifically how it can lead to depression or anxiety, for the NCCR Synapsy. The Read more…
15 September 2021
https://nccr-synapsy.ch/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/NCCRW_BELLONE_FINAL.mov Meet Camilla Bellone, Director of the NCCR Synapsy and neuroscientist working at the University of Geneva. She is studying how the brain controls social behavior. The #NCCRWomen campaign introduces you to a different woman working in research in a Read more…
14 September 2021
https://nccr-synapsy.ch/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/NCCR_MONARI_FINAL.mov Meet Silvia Monari, a medical doctor doing a PhD in neuroscience at EPFL. She is studying how stress can affect memory and sleep for the NCCR Synapsy. Meet Marie Schaer, a researcher working for the NCCR Synapsy at the Read more…
13 September 2021
https://nccr-synapsy.ch/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/NCCR_DELAVARI_FINAL.mov Meet Farnaz Delavari, a medical doctor doing a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Geneva. She is studying the brain mechanisms that lead to psychosis and anxiety for the NCCR Synapsy. The #NCCRWomen campaign introduces you to a Read more…
19 August 2020
The translational graduate program at the International Max-Planck Research School for Translational Psychiatry – which is similar to Synapsy’s – is used to teach physicians and researchers. Two PhD students tell us about their approach and training. Synapsy researchers and Read more…
French researcher Thomas Bourgeron is a pioneer in genetic research on autism. The professor was also our guest at the last Neurobiology of Mental Health conference. In this article, he tells us all about his initial findings that link genes Read more…
A female student in medicine at the University of Geneva (who is keen to remain anonymous) dreams of a career in psychiatry. To achieve her goals, she is soaking up neuroscience and research, much like the new generation of psychiatrists Read more…
9 September 2019
Kerstin von Plessen studies early biomarkers and potential resilience pathways for treating neurodevelopmental illnesses – areas that require a translational approach. As well as being a full professor in the Faculty of Biology and Medicine at the University of Lausanne Read more…
