This issue highlights the commitment to strength through collaboration, showcasing the power of our interdisciplinary approach and our growing national and international partnerships, including with the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN), Maastricht University, and NeurotechEU. Key features and insights within this issue include:
- An introduction to our new Bachelor’s Human Neuroscience programme, set to start in 2026, which is designed to bridge science and society.
- A spotlight on our PhD candidates and Postdocs, who are recognised as the beating heart of the Donders Institute, detailing their vital role and the extensive support provided through initiatives like the Graduate School Introduction Day and Career Event.
- Profiles of exciting new startups born from Donders research, such as XtRNA Bio, Saddle Point Science Europe, 3Dneuro, and Naturally Intelligent Systems.
- Donders Citylab's expanding footprint in Nijmegen, at the muZIEum, Mariënburg Library, and the new Donders Brain Museum. This includes the first scientific publication resulting from data collected through Donders Citylab kiosks at the muZIEum, which explored inattentional blindness with over 14,000 participants.
- Features on how our research is, or should be, translated From Lab to Legislation, with discussions on the ethical implications of AI and neurotechnology by Professor Pim Haselager, the ongoing need for animal research according to Professor Lisa Genzel, and new policy demands related to Parkinson's disease due to environmental factors highlighted by Professor Bas Bloem.
- An overview of the cutting-edge research across our four scientific themes: Language and Communication, Perception, action, and decision making, Development and lifelong plasticity, and Natural computing and neurotechnology.
- Highlights of grants and awards received by our researchers in 2024, including prestigious ERC Synergy, Vidi, and Consolidator grants awarded to Paula Fikkert, Jorik Nonnekes, and Emma Sprooten respectively.
- The launch of the BrainHelpDesk during Brain Awareness Week 2025, which connects curious minds with expert knowledge from various fields.
This magazine is a testament to the dynamic and impactful work being conducted at the Donders Institute. Download the full issue to deepen your understanding of our latest advancements and contributions.
