Agenda
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Growing up in Science: Prof. Randall O'Reilly
A physics student walks into a psychology library by accident… It sounds like the start of a bad joke, but it is exactly how Randall’s career in neuroscience started.
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Bridging the science of brain, behaviour and mental health: Computational modeling of decision-making, motivation & effort
this session explores how meta-learning and neuromodulatory mechanisms shape motivation in healthy functioning and psychopathology (e.g., ADHD, depression).
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Towards Artificial Intelligence Driven Optimal Control of Neurotechnology: A case study on cortical visual neuroprosthetics
The PhD defence of B. Kucukoglu is on 10 December 2025 at 04:30 pm.
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DCCN Colloquium by Prof. Marios Philiastides
On Thursday 11th of December, Prof. Marios Philiastides will visit DCCN for a colloquium.
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Temporary contracts and Unions
Join us for an informative session where our union representative will discuss the specific protections and support available to PhD candidates and postdocs on temporary contracts.
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How small blood vessel damage affects the brain and causes symptoms
This PhD thesis uses advanced brain imaging to look deeper into how cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) affects the brain.
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Muscle ultrasound in clinical practice: Why, when and how
This PhD thesis focuses on the application of muscle ultrasound in everyday clinical practice and demonstrates that muscle ultrasound is a reliable method for diagnosing neuromuscular disorders.
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Precision in reduction: Advanced therapeutic strategies for Usher syndrome type 2C
The PhD defence of M. Stemerdink is on 7 January 2026 at 02:30 pm.
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DCCN Colloquium by Florian Mormann
On 8th of January, Prof. Florian Mormann from University of Bonn, Germany will visit us to give a colloquium.
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Influence of prior experience on spatial orientation and self-motion perception
This thesis investigates how prior knowledge influences our vestibular perception of spatial orientation and self-motion. My research involved measuring participants in behavioral experiments and modeling the collected data using mathematical models.
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Cognitive impairment after stroke in young adults
The PhD defence of M.M.I. Schellekens is on 14 January 2026 at 02:30 pm.
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DGS - Academic Integrity Day
What happens when good intentions meet grey areas? Our annual Integrity Day explores real-life dilemmas in academic conduct, helping you navigate the complex landscape of responsible research.
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“The Choice is Yours”: The cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying the beneficial effect of autonomy on learning
My dissertation aims to investigate how the sense of autonomy influences memory encoding, in conjunction with other environmental factors that surround individuals, focusing on both cognitive and neural mechanisms.
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Welcome Meeting for new Donderians
Welcome/Introduction meeting for all new employees at the Donders Institute
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Ryanodine receptor-1 related malignant hyperthermia and exertional rhabdomyolysis
Malignant hyperthermia is a rare pharmacogenetic reaction triggered by volatile anaesthetics and/or the depolarising muscle relaxant succinylcholine in susceptible individuals.
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BonnBrain Conference
The BonnBrain Conference will take place from March 23 to 25, 2026.
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Dynamic 14 Tesla MRI Scanner Update
Are you interested in Ultra-High-Field MRI? Join us as we open the doors to DYNAMIC, the groundbreaking project developing the world’s most powerful MRI scanner (14 Tesla) — unlocking secrets of the human body and mind!
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Donders Graduate School Introduction day
The Donders Graduate School organises a bi-annual introduction day for all new PhD candidates of the Donders institute.