NEWS
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“Understanding the biology of the mind modernises psychiatry”
American neuroscientist and psychiatrist Eric Nestler, a leading figure in translational research in mental health, has been awarded the 2025 Synapsy Prize. This distinction recognises his pioneering work in the study of the biological mechanisms in the brain that lead to mental disorders, with an integrated focus on preclinical and clinical data.
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Alexandre Pouget honoured by the Society for Neuroscience
Alexandre Pouget is the laureate of the Swartz Prize for Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience awarded by the Society for Neuroscience, the leading learned society bringing together scientists and physicians specialising in the brain and nervous system.
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Inauguration of the Synapsy Center Lausanne (UNIL/CHUV)
The new Synapsy Center Lausanne for Mental Health Research, opening officially in November, will continue the mission of the NCCR Synapsy of bringing together clinicians and neuroscientists to better understand and treat mental disorders.
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The complete brain map of our decision-making process
An international consortium including neuroscientists from UNIGE has published a complete map of the mouse brain activation during decision-making.
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A focus on Neuroimaging and Psychosis at Campus Biotech
On August 21, 2025, the Synapsy Center organized a neuroimaging seminar dedicated to psychosis. It was held at Campus Biotech.
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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.
