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      <title>Nomination Nathalie Ginovart</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Nader Perroud: ADHD in Adults – Between Myths and Reality</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults is still the subject of many misconceptions, which contribute to stigma and often inadequate care for those affected. Long considered a disorder exclusive to children, it is now recognized as a persistent neurodevelopmental condition, whose symptoms—impulsivity, difficulties with emotional regulation, and attention deficits—evolve and change throughout life.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>A poorly “cleaned” brain increases the risk of psychosis</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A team from UNIGE shows that early alterations in the brain's clearance system could contribute to vulnerability to psychosis.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Synapsy Academy - 21 April 2026</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Mapping the Functional Signature of Brain Disorders: From Neuroinflammation to Apathy]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The Mystery of Dreams</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.unige.ch/medecine/synapsycentre/news/le-mystere-des-reves</link>
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      <title>Afternoon naps clear up the brain and improve learning ability</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A study by the University Hospital of Freiburg, the HUG and the UNIGE shows how napping improves the brain's learning capacity.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Misplaced Neurons Reveal the Brain’s Adaptability</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A team from Synapsy has shown that neurons positioned in the wrong place can still perform their function without disrupting the brain’s overall operation.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Best wishes for 2026</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The entire Synapsy Centre team wishes you all the best for the new year. May 2026 be filled with discoveries, fruitful collaborations and scientific inspiration.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.unige.ch/medecine/synapsycentre/news/bons-voeux-2026</link>
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      <title>Schizophrenia: The cerebellum’s unexpected role</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A Synapsy team has, for the first time, described the interaction between the cerebellum and the brain’s reward system in people with schizophrenia.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Major boost for Geneva neurosciences</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The consolidation at Campus Biotech of all neuroscience laboratories and major investments in cutting-edge infrastructure are giving rise to an ambitious "NeuroCampus". From laboratory to patient care, from brain organoids to innovative start-ups, this new ecosystem positions Geneva among the leading international centres for brain research. On 9 December, Eric Nestler, a pioneer in bringing together neuroscience and psychiatry, will be awarded the first Synapsy Prize for Mental Health Research, which will mark a transformative moment.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Synapsy Progress Report – 22q11</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The "Synapsy Center Progress Reports” is an opportunity for two research groups (clinical and pre-clinical) to present their research on a given topic. One or two person(s) per group will present their current work with the goal of fostering interactions between Centre groups.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Inauguration of the Synapsy Center Lausanne for Mental Health Research</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Synapsy Center Lausanne for Mental Health Research (UNIL–CHUV) was officially inaugurated on 11 November 2025 at Cery Hospital in Prilly, bringing together close to 150 participants from the clinical, academic, and research communities. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>“Understanding the biology of the mind modernises psychiatry”</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Alexandre Pouget honoured by the Society for Neuroscience</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Inauguration of the Synapsy Center Lausanne (UNIL/CHUV)</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The complete brain map of our decision-making process</title>
      <description><![CDATA[An international consortium including neuroscientists from UNIGE has published a complete map of the mouse brain activation during decision-making.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>A focus on Neuroimaging and Psychosis at Campus Biotech</title>
      <description><![CDATA[On August 21, 2025, the Synapsy Center organized a neuroimaging seminar dedicated to psychosis. It was held at Campus Biotech.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.unige.ch/medecine/synapsycentre/news/focus-neuroimaging-and-psychosis-campus-biotech</link>
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      <title>The origin of astrocytes revealed</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The brain shapes what we feel in real time</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Synapsy Progress Report</title>
      <description><![CDATA[As a reminder, the "Synapsy Centre Progress Reports” are an opportunity for two research groups (clinical and pre-clinical) of the UNIGE Synapsy Centre to present their research on a given topic. One or two person(s) per group can present their current work with the goal of fostering interactions between Centre groups. All meetings are open to All within the Centre and members are strongly encouraged to participate.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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