

Georgia Rapti
268 posts

@gerapti
Biologist studying the nervous system, circuit development, gene-function in morphogenesis. Group leader at EMBL. Dancer.




You only have one more week to apply to the EMBO Practical Course 'C. elegans: from genome editing to imaging'! #EMBOCelegans Join the course to learn how to fully leverage C. elegans in order to advance your scientific work 🪱 👉 s.embl.org/cel26-01-x 👩🔬 Who is this course for? Early-career researchers interested in using C. elegans – from beginners to experienced scientists looking to expand their toolkit. 📍 EMBL Heidelberg 📅 23 – 29 March 2026 🖊️ Application deadline: 8 December

Junior or mid-career group leaders working in neuroscience, apply by 30 Jan to join the FENS-Kavli Network! We are looking for excellent and engaged future scholars, committed to exchanging scientific ideas & contributing to improve Neuroscience in Europe. rb.gy/havqur

🌟 It’s that time of the year! Nominate a scientist who has made outstanding contributions to promoting #diversity, #equity and #inclusion in #neuroscience. The ALBA Network and the FENS-Kavli Scholars (FKNE) invite nominations of Europe-based students and PIs who are driving meaningful change toward a more inclusive research community. 🏆 The winner will be celebrated at #FENS2026 in Barcelona, receiving €2000 and a travel allowance to attend the meeting. 🤝 Self nominations are welcome! 👉 loom.ly/elEwkCE 📅 8 January 2026 @FENSorg @FensKavliNet @IBROorg @SfNtweets

🪱 Applications are now open for the EMBO Practical Course 'C. elegans: from genome editing to imaging' #EMBOCelegans C. elegans is a powerhouse model organism for genomics, cell biology, neurobiology, and evolution. This intensive course combines hands-on training with expert lectures to help you master: 🔹 Genome editing and organisation 🔹 High-resolution imaging and analysis (incl. AI-driven tools) 🔹 Development, physiology, and evolution 🔹 Cutting-edge techniques like microfluidics-based high-throughput microscopy 👩🔬 Who should apply? Early-career researchers interested in using C. elegans – from beginners to experienced scientists looking to expand their toolkit. 🎯 Apply now and gain the skills to fully leverage C. elegans in your research! 📍 EMBL Heidelberg 📅 23 – 29 March 2026 👉 Apply by 8 December: s.embl.org/cel26-01-x #Celegans












Don't miss our scientific symposium @FRM2025Oslo in less than 2 weeks! Already excited for fantastic meeting and fierce discussions 🕵🏻♀️ 🇳🇴 @gerapti @uneniskytelab @FENSorg @KavliFoundation @FensKavliNet @ChariteBerlin @embl @VU_LT


Attending the FENS Regional Meeting in Oslo?Don't miss the FKNE symposium on 16 June, 13:15 pm!


Do you have ambitious plans to study the molecular mechanisms of environmental adaptation in mammalian model systems? Join EMBL Rome as an independent group leader: generous core funding & benefits, top-level students & core facilities. embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/det…

We will continue the programm after the lunch and workshop break at 2.30 pm with Symposia V (S25 - S30). #NWG2025

Today marks the beginning of OpenRxiv, which replaces bioRxiv and medRxiv, the world's largest preprint platform for life and medical science @openrxiv
