Alexandre Pouget honoured by the Society for Neuroscience
On a mission for mental health
Mental disorders have a strong impact on humanity and society, without sparing the younger generations. The lack of knowledge inhibits the emergence of ways in which to improve life trajectories. The mission of the Synapsy Centre for Neuroscience and Mental Health Research is to solve this through research, training and knowledge transfer.
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Inauguration of the Synapsy Center Lausanne (UNIL/CHUV)
The complete brain map of our decision-making process
A focus on Neuroimaging and Psychosis at Campus Biotech
The origin of astrocytes revealed
A study by FacMed and its Synapsy Centre reveals that the diversity of astrocytes in the cortex originates from two distinct types of progenitors. This discovery redefines the essential role of astrocytes in the central nervous system and opens up new therapeutic possibilities.
The brain shapes what we feel in real time
A UNIGE team has discovered a new brain mechanism responsible for modulating sensory signals. It could be involved in the perception threshold of our senses.



