About ECNP

ECNP is an independent scientific association dedicated to the science and treatment of disorders of the brain. It is the largest non-institutional supporter of applied and translational neuroscience research and education in Europe. Read more...

ECNP offers membership to established scholars in the field and all those with an active interest in applied and translational neuroscience. Corresponding membership is also open for those not resident in Europe.  To the membership pages

ECNP organises a wide range of scientific and educational activities, programmes and events across Europe, promoting the exchange of high-quality experimental and clinical research in applied and translational neuroscience and fostering young scientists and clinicians. View agenda

ECNP podcast series

Dive into neuroscience with experts in the field!

Hear leading researchers discuss their work, careers, and passion for the brain.

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NEWS

Milan, here we come!

ECNP President Martien Kas is looking forward for the 37th ECNP Congress 2024 in Milan. With a fantastic scientific programme featuring Keynote and Plenary Lectures, Symposia and Educational Update Sessions, it will be a major highlight of neuroscience this year! Don't miss his personal selection in his latest message.

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Childhood trauma

Join Soumaya Bourgou’s talk on ‘Childhood trauma: between neurobiological development and environmental impact’ on 7 October at 16.30 CEST. She will explore how childhood trauma shapes neurobiological development and is influenced by environmental and family factors.

How to join

The ECNP e-news from September is out

September ECNP e-news contains: Register for #ECNP2024 by 20 September to save; meet the 2024 winner of the Best Negative Data Prize in Preclinical Neuroscience; listen to the new ECNP podcast on on early life stress, pet therapy and diversity in neuroscience... and much more!

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Deadlines

20 September 2024

Registration standard fee for in-person participant — 37th ECNP Congress 2024

After this date, you can still register in-person with a higher registration fee.

24 September 2024

Registration — 37th ECNP Congress 2024

You have time to register for in-person in Milan and virtual participation until this date.

24 October 2024

Call for abstracts — ECNP Workshop on Applied Neuroscience

Early Career Scientists from Europe are invited to apply by submitting a scientific abstract for poster presentation.

Call for abstracts

ECNP Workshop on Applied Neuroscience

Calling all Early Career Scientists in Europe! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to take your research career in applied neuroscience to the next level at the ECNP Workshop in Nice, France, from 20-23 March 2025.

Submit your abstract by 24 October 2024

BRAINS ON BRAINS Podcast

Early life stress, pet therapy, and diversity in neuroscience

In the latest ECNP podcast episode, Francesca Cirulli, Italy, discusses the impact of early life stress on mental health, the benefits of pet therapy in autism, and the importance of diversity in neuroscience.