EBRAINS

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EBRAINS is an open research infrastructure that provides data, tools and services for brain-related research.

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How can researchers simulate the activity of the whole brain without modelling every neuron in full detail? A study explores part of the answer: retaining key biological mechanisms while simplifying the mathematics needed to model large neuronal populations. Read more: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

ebrains.euMaking virtual brain models more biologically realisticMean-field models are a powerful tool for understanding collective brain activity. A new model extends this approach by incorporating the exchange of ions…
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🧠 Shaping the next decade of neuroscience in Europe – together! The EBRAINS #Roadmap writing team has been established, building on community contributions. Thanks to everyone contributing to this shared vision! 🔗 Discover the themes and next steps: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

ebrains.euEBRAINS Roadmap: shaping the next decade of neuroscience in EuropeFollowing the strong engagement of the neuroscience community at the EBRAINS Roadmap Symposium in Munich in May 2026, work is progressing on a shared vision…
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🧠 Shaping the future of #VirtualHumanTwins! At the VHT Annual Event in Brussels, organised by DG Connect, EBRAINS shared its expertise in data and interoperability, exploring new opportunities for collaboration to advance digital twins in healthcare. 🔗 Read more: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

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The EBRAINS Student and Early Career Researcher Networking Event in Heidelberg last week brought together early career researchers from a breadth of neuroscience disciplines to learn about careers in academia, exchange ideas and network with their peers. Read more: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

ebrains.euEvent Recap: Connecting the Next Generation of Brain Researchers at the EBRAINS Student and Early Career Researcher Networking Event 2026 in Heidelberg, GermanyFollowing the EBRAINS Users Days on 6–7 October, students and early-career researchers gathered in Heidelberg on 8 October 2026 for the EBRAINS Student and…
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🧠 Can digital brain twins advance #neurosurgery? At #CAANS2026 in Marrakech, EBRAINS CSO Viktor Jirsa explored how personalised brain models can support surgical planning, epilepsy research and precision brain medicine, also in resource-limited settings. 🔗 neurosurgerymorocco.com/african/

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Last month at #VPH2026 EBRAINS explored advances in computational modelling, digital twins and in silico clinical trials. 🔬 EBRAINS coordinates the #VBT project which is developing personalised brain models to support research & future clinical applications. www.virtualbraintwin.eu/news/2026_60...

virtualbraintwin.euEBRAINS at VPH 2026: From computational modelling to Virtual Human TwinsEBRAINS participated in VPH 2026 in Milan, from 1–4 September 2026, represented by Giacomo Preti from Aix-Marseille University (AMU).
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🧠 What did the #EBRAINS community discuss at #UserDays2026 in Heidelberg? 🔬 From brain data and modelling to simulation, HPC and the future EBRAINS Roadmap 2026–2036. Discover the highlights and key takeaways 👇 ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

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How can we unlock the secrets of mixed brain states? A computer model developed with support from EBRAINS 2.0, Virtual Brain Twin, and the Human Brain Project is providing valuable insight into how the human brain works. Read more on CORDIS: cordis.europa.eu/article/id/4...

cordis.europa.euComputer model decoding the brain’s diversityA groundbreaking computer model reveals that regional differences in brain receptors are essential for synchronising neural activity and...
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🧠 Professor Jan Bjaalie kicked off the #EBRAINS User Days 2026 in Heidelberg! Over 2 days, participants will get hands-on with EBRAINS tools and services, meet the experts behind them and explore how the infrastructure can support neuroscience research. More info: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

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Today at the EBRAINS Users Days in Heidelberg, Regina Guenster from Instruct-ERIC will present 'Instruct-ERIC: Get Funded Access to Advanced Technologies for Structural Biology Research'. Read about the MoU EBRAINS and Instruct-ERIC signed earlier this year: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

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ANC contributed a proposal to the EBRAINS Roadmap process, helping shape priorities for the next decade of digital neuroscience. Read Viktor Jirsa’s reflections on the community-driven process: 🔗 ebrains.eu/news-and-eve... @ebrains.bsky.social

ebrains.euInterview with EBRAINS Chief Science Officer Viktor Jirsa: “There was real engagement at the EBRAINS Roadmap Symposium”In a new interview, we talk to EBRAINS Chief Science Officer Viktor Jirsa about his impressions from the EBRAINS Roadmap Symposium, and how the discussions…
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Connect neural-network simulation & electrophysiological data analysis! At the EBRAINS #UsersDays2026, @fz-juelich.de researchers will introduce NEST Desktop and Elephant Lab in a hands-on tutorial. 📍 Heidelberg, 7 October 👉 Programme & registration: flagship.kip.uni-heidelberg.de/jss/HBPm?m=S...

mastodon.socialEBRAINS (@ebrains@mastodon.social)Attached: 1 image 🧠 How can researchers connect neural-network simulation and electrophysiological data analysis in one workflow? At the EBRAINS #UsersDays2026, researchers from @fzj@social.fz-jueli...
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A new study in the journal Stroke now suggests that looking at disrupted brain connections can predict how patients who survived a basilar artery occlusion will recover. Read more: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

ebrains.euLooking at the brain’s “disconnectome” can predict recovery in severe forms of strokeA new study in the journal Stroke now suggests that looking at disrupted brain connections can predict how patients who survived a basilar artery occlusion…

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Forschende unter Leitung der #unibern haben mit «Spike-based Alignment Learning» einen neuen Lernmechanismus für gehirninspirierte Netzwerke entwickelt, der zu robusten, energieeffizienten, gehirninspirierten #Computersystemen beitragen könnte. 🧠💻 👇 sohub.io/kh7u @ebrains.bsky.social

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Ever wondered what the infrastructure of a neuromorphic computing system looks like? 💻 Join a tour of the BrainScaleS neuromorphic computing infrastructure at the upcoming EBRAINS Student and ECR Networking Event on 8 October find out! Register here before 25 September: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

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Programming analogue neuromorphic hardware can be challenging because the behaviour of its artificial neurons depends on many physical parameters. EBRAINS researchers have demonstrated a new approach to estimate these parameters automatically on BrainScaleS-2. Read more: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

ebrains.euA new way to find the parameters for analogue neuronsProgramming analogue neuromorphic hardware can be challenging because the behaviour of its artificial neurons depends on many physical parameters.
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Wondering how to best prepare for your chosen career path? Unsure what path you want to take or how to decide which goals to pursue? Join the Career-Focused AMA Session 💬 at the EBRAINS Student and Early Career Researcher Networking Event on 8 October! Register here: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

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Latest research in Nature Communications from researchers at the University of Bern, Heidelberg University and OIST on how neural "noise" helps brain networks learn more effectively.

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Researchers have developed a learning mechanism that uses the natural variability of neural activity to understand how synapses buried deep inside brain networks can adapt to improve the learning capabilities of the networks as a whole. Read more: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

ebrains.euUsing noise to regulate information flow in neural networksResearchers have developed a learning mechanism that uses the natural variability of neural activity — often dismissed as random “noise” — to understand how…
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Researchers have developed a learning mechanism that uses the natural variability of neural activity to understand how synapses buried deep inside brain networks can adapt to improve the learning capabilities of the networks as a whole. Read more: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

ebrains.euUsing noise to regulate information flow in neural networksResearchers have developed a learning mechanism that uses the natural variability of neural activity — often dismissed as random “noise” — to understand how…
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A single BrainScaleS-2 chip can emulate hundreds of neurons and more than 130,000 synaptic connections. But to study larger and more complex neural networks, researchers need to connect many such chips and make them work in unison. Read more: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

ebrains.euScaling up BrainScaleS-2: connecting neuromorphic chips for larger networksA single BrainScaleS-2 chip can emulate hundreds of neurons and more than 130,000 synaptic connections. But to study larger and more complex neural…
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EBRAINS has endorsed the Charter of Access for Industrial Users to Research and Technology Infrastructures, adopted by the @ec.europa.eu to speed up and simplify companies' access to Europe's world-class research and technology infrastructures. Read more: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

ebrains.euEBRAINS endorses new EU Charter to boost industry access to research infrastructuresEBRAINS has endorsed the Charter of Access for Industrial Users to Research and Technology Infrastructures, adopted by the European Commission to speed up…
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EBRAINS has endorsed the Joint Declaration on Advancing Neurological Health, adding its support to the call for coordinated European action on neurological health during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Read more: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

ebrains.euEBRAINS endorses Joint Declaration on Advancing Neurological HealthEBRAINS has endorsed the Joint Declaration on Advancing Neurological Health, adding its support to the call for coordinated European action on neurological…
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Registration is now open for the EBRAINS Virtual Users’ Week! The EBRAINS Virtual Users’ Week - taking place from 12-14 October 2026 - is a set of online, free-of-charge, hands-on tutorials which aim to train new and existing EBRAINS users. Register here: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

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🎓 EBRAINS Student and Early-Career Researcher Networking Event 2026 Join us in Heidelberg on 8 October 2026 to exchange knowledge, build connections and explore #career #development opportunities across and beyond the EBRAINS ecosystem. Check the programme and register: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

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Two microphones hear a sound. A small owl turns towards it. Behind this simple demonstration is a neuromorphic computing system that processes the microphone signals directly in analogue form and uses the result to control a motor in real time. Read more: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

ebrains.euFrom sound to movement: BrainScaleS-2 processes analogue signals in real timeTwo microphones hear a sound. A small owl turns towards it. Behind this simple demonstration is a neuromorphic computing system that processes the…
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Discover EBRAINS Support for EuroHPC Applications! This service assists users from the neuroscience community in preparing competitive project proposals for the calls of the European High‑Performance Computing Joint Undertaking. Find out more: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...

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Would you like to start using EBRAINS for your research? Hear from other scientists about how they use the infrastructure! In this new testimonial, PhD Student Monica Paoletti explains how she used EBRAINS for her Google Summer of Code project 👇

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🧠 Open science accelerates discovery: the researcher Oumnia Morabit used openly available datasets hosted on EBRAINS to expand the Waxholm Space rat brain atlas. "EBRAINS allowed us to focus on scientific discovery rather than recreating existing data." Read her story: ebrains.eu/news-and-eve...