Café Scientifique – Meeting for Minds x Synapsy
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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Nomination Nathalie Ginovart
Nathalie Ginovart, a professor at the Faculty of Medicine, was appointed associate professor in 2015 and subsequently affiliated with the Department of Fundamental Neuroscience in 2020; she was promoted to full professor in February 2026.
Nader Perroud: ADHD in Adults – Between Myths and Reality
A poorly “cleaned” brain increases the risk of psychosis
Synapsy Academy - 21 April 2026
Mapping the Functional Signature of Brain Disorders: From Neuroinflammation to Apathy
The Mystery of Dreams
What are dreams for? What do they reveal about our brains and our experiences? At the intersection of neuroscience and psychiatry, the study of dreams explores the dialogue between brain activity and subjective experience, opening up new perspectives for understanding the origins of emotions, mental images, and nocturnal narratives, as well as their functions.
