The 3rd CoSMOS conference took place in Poroszló, Hungary (Hortobágy) co-organized with the Mikulovic Lab. The conference primarily focused on the medial and lateral septum, it offered a series of thought-provoking presentations that sparked lively discussions and exciting new ideas. After the scientific program, the participants had the chance to explore the beautiful Hortobágy, by going on a…

On the 23rd of September we invited Yulong Li from School of Life Sciences (Peking University) to give us a talk. Li’s research focuses on ‘synapse’, creating advanced optical probes to study the brain in space and time. His team developed GRAB sensors, a series of genetically encoded probes for in vivo imaging of neuromodulators such…

Our lab enjoyed a wonderful retreat by Lake Tisza in mid-autumn. It was the perfect opportunity to relax, recharge, and bond as a team. We spent time playing card games and soaking in the beauty of nature during our walks. A highlight of the retreat was boating on Lake Tisza, where we explored the serene…

Following the success of the first joint symposium with the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, Israel, in 2023, we were delighted to invite our colleagues from the Weizmann Institute back for a two-day conference at KOKI on October 28–29, 2024. We had an amazing time filled with inspiring discussions and it is always a pleasure to connect…

This year, our lab was proud to participate in the SFN Conference held in Chicago, one of the largest gatherings of neuroscientists worldwide. Two of our postdocs (Írisz Szabó and Bálint Király) represented us by presenting their posters, showcasing our latest research findings and engaging in fruitful discussions with fellow scientists. It was a fantastic…

 At the end of June, our group attended the prominant FENS conference in Vienna, with a total of nine participants – Bálint Király, Írisz Szabó, Dániel Schlingloff, Victoria Lyakhova, Éva Gulyás, Réka Kispál, Annamária Benke, Patricia Karkusova, including myself – Balázs Hangya. We presented four posters, which attracted significant interest and provided us with some…

In May, the 2nd COSMOS Conference took place in Kladovo, Serbia, co-organized with the Mikulovic Lab. The main focus of the conference was the medial and lateral septum. The event featured many fascinating presentations, sparking engaging discussions and new ideas. After the scientific program, participants had the chance to unwind and enjoy the natural beauty…

On the 8th of September we invited Naho Konoike from Center for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior (Kyoto University) to gave us a seminar talk. Naho’s research group is interested in the brain mechanisms and regulations of emotion and mood. Their current researches focus on the primate emotional circuits for producing appropriate behaviors. She…

Have you ever run into questions about the underlying statistics of your data? This is for you. Or do you think model selection is really far from your research? You will find out here why this is unlikely. Our review on Navigating the Statistical Minefield of Model Selection and Clustering in Neuroscience by Kiraly and Hangya.

Four of us attended the FENS Forum in Paris: Balint Kiraly, Vivien Pillar, Anna Velencei and me – Balazs Hangya. I felt it was an overly successful, fantastic meeting with very high quality plenary talks and super-exciting symposia. It was great to catch up with people after the long break. Our posters were highly attended,…