Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience

Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience, named in the memory of Nicolas Achucarro Lund (Bilbao, 1880-1918)

Ikerbasque – the Basque Foundation for Science and the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), fostered the creation of the Basque center for neuroscience research, named in the memory of Nicolas Achucarro (Bilbao, 1880-1918), a pioneer of modern brain research. The main strategic objective of Achucarro is to contribute to the development of a socially and economically sustainable Society. To

do this we strive to perform world-class research in the study of neuron-glia biology in the normal and pathological brain. This research focus will allow us to contribute to the training of future generations of neuroscientists and be an active partner in the dissemination of the human knowledge about the brain.

As Neurogune 2026 comes to a close, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to Euskampus Fundazioa and Proquinort...
19/06/2026

As Neurogune 2026 comes to a close, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to Euskampus Fundazioa and Proquinorte for their support of this year's event.

Their contribution helps bring the neuroscience community together, fostering scientific exchange, collaboration, and innovation.

Thank you for being part of Neurogune 2026! 🤝

Neurogune 2026 is happening today! 🧠🔬Today, the neuroscience community gathers in Bilbao for Neurogune 2026, a key meeti...
19/06/2026

Neurogune 2026 is happening today! 🧠🔬

Today, the neuroscience community gathers in Bilbao for Neurogune 2026, a key meeting point for brain research and innovation in the Basque Country.

Throughout the day, the programme will showcase cutting-edge research and discussions spanning neurodegenerative diseases, neuroimmunology, neuron-glia interactions, computational neuroscience, advanced imaging technologies, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in neuroscience.

Organised by Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience and Biobizkaia, Neurogune 2026 brings together leading voices from across the field to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of neuroscience.

We are proud to welcome the speakers, researchers and participants contributing to this year's edition and helping strengthen our scientific community.

Wishing all participants a productive and inspiring Neurogune 2026! ✨

We are delighted to share that María Isabel Hernández Costés has successfully defended her PhD thesis, “Evaluation of th...
17/06/2026

We are delighted to share that María Isabel Hernández Costés has successfully defended her PhD thesis, “Evaluation of the deleterious effect of hyperglycemia in experimental stroke: role of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)”.

It's always a joy to celebrate moments like this. Behind every PhD thesis are years of dedication, challenges, and achievements, and we're very happy to see this work reach such an important milestone.

Congratulations, Dr. Hernández Costés! Zorionak Isa! 👏🎓

Last Friday, June 5, we welcomed Raymundo Báez Mendoza (Georg August Universität, Göttingen, Germany) to Achucarro for a...
09/06/2026

Last Friday, June 5, we welcomed Raymundo Báez Mendoza (Georg August Universität, Göttingen, Germany) to Achucarro for a seminar on the neuronal mechanisms underlying social behavior and Theory of Mind. 🧠

In his talk, “Exploring Social Cognition: Prefrontal Mechanisms for Group Behavior and Theory of Mind”, he presented research exploring the neuronal mechanisms underlying social interactions and Theory of Mind through a series of studies in macaques and humans.

This work shows that the prefrontal cortex contains rich representations of social dynamics across species. In macaques, neuronal activity reflected information about social decisions and reward recipients, while in humans, individual neurons encoded information about others’ beliefs during a false-belief task.

The research also highlights how a multi-species approach can help uncover the neuronal mechanisms of social cognition, including the first description of individual neurons in the human prefrontal cortex encoding key aspects of Theory of Mind.

Thank you to Raymundo Báez Mendoza for the visit and for sharing these insights with our community. 👏

01/06/2026

Prest al zaude 2026 azokarako?

Aurten ere, elkarlana da gure indarra. , , , eta ikerketa zentroak bat egin dugu gazteengan jakin-mina, bokazio zientifikoak eta talde-lana sustatzeko. 🧪✨

Abian d**o aurtengo edizioa. Bat egin gurekin eta izan gaitezen etorkizuneko zientziaren bultzatzaile! 🚀

Informazio guztia eta izen-emateak hemen 👉 https://zientziaklik.euskadi.eus/es/detalle-evento?eventoId=33812&goBackUrl=%2Fes%2Fagenda

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¿Estás listo para la feria 2026?

Un año más, impulsamos el talento y la curiosidad. , , , y lanzamos una iniciativa diseñada para despertar vocaciones científicas y fomentar el trabajo en equipo. 🧪✨

¡Ya está en marcha la edición de este año! Únete a nosotros para impulsar la ciencia del futuro 🚀

Toda la información e inscripciones aquí 👉
https://zientziaklik.euskadi.eus/es/detalle-evento?eventoId=33812&goBackUrl=%2Fes%2Fagenda

¿Te interesa entender cómo la IA, la computación cuántica o las nuevas terapias van a transformar la medicina en los pró...
22/05/2026

¿Te interesa entender cómo la IA, la computación cuántica o las nuevas terapias van a transformar la medicina en los próximos años? 🧠

Entonces apunta esta fecha:
📅 10–12 de junio de 2026
📍 Bilbao | Universidad de Deusto (W*P Konekta 2026)

Durante tres días, este congreso coorganizado por el Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience y la Fundación W*P reunirá a referentes internacionales para hablar del futuro de las enfermedades neurodegenerativas y de la medicina de precisión.

W*P Konekta Open (10 de junio) 🔬
Con el objetivo de acercar la ciencia a la sociedad, la primera jornada se plantea como una sesión divulgativa abierta al público general. Un espacio idóneo para comprender, de forma clara y accesible, el enorme potencial de las nuevas tecnologías en la salud:

▪️ El impacto de la IA y la computación cuántica.
▪️ Nuevas terapias avanzadas.
▪️ Los últimos avances en biología aplicados al mundo de la salud.

Porque entender el futuro de la salud no debería ser solo cosa de especialistas.

Inscripciones abiertas 🎟️
La inscripción previa es obligatoria para poder asistir (recuerda que no habrá taquilla presencial durante el evento). Elige tu modalidad al registrarte:

▪️ W*P Konekta Open (Solo 10 de junio): Acceso a la jornada de inauguración y sesión divulgativa.
▪️ Sesiones individuales (Solo 11 o solo 12 de junio): Pases para jornadas científicas sueltas.
▪️ Full Congress (10-12 de junio): Pase completo para los tres días del congreso.

📅 Programa: https://www.wopkonekta.com/programa-wop-konekta-2026/
🎟️ Reserva tu plaza: https://www.wopkonekta.com/inscripciones-2026/

*PKonekta

Last Friday at Achucarro, we hosted a Soft-skills Seminar focused on an essential topic for today’s scientific community...
20/05/2026

Last Friday at Achucarro, we hosted a Soft-skills Seminar focused on an essential topic for today’s scientific community: effective communication. 🎙️🧠

We were delighted to welcome Clara García Gorro from CIC biomaGUNE for an inspiring session on Media Training for Scientists and Researchers.

Drawing from her experience in neuroscience and science communication through her YouTube channel Cerebrotes, Clara shared practical tips and strategies to help researchers communicate their work with greater confidence across different media formats, including radio, podcasts, TV, and print media.

A big thank you to Clara for this enriching session and for sharing her expertise with our community!

Bridging Neuroscience, Art, and Patient Recovery 🎨🧠How do we help chronic pain patients transition from illness back int...
18/05/2026

Bridging Neuroscience, Art, and Patient Recovery 🎨🧠

How do we help chronic pain patients transition from illness back into society? The answer lies at the intersection of neuroscience, art, and collaboration.

On May 14th, we had the pleasure of welcoming a group of women participating in the Min ARTEAN project to Achucarro. Hosted by our Ramon y Cajal PI, Dr. Izaskun Buendia Abaitua, and Jaime Sagarduy Barrena, the visit highlighted a powerful alignment of values:

◼️ 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆: Using dance, music, and movement to drive neurobiological recovery in fibromyalgia and migraine patients.
◼️ 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆: Addressing the social determinants of gender in chronic health (backed by research in the European Journal of Pain).
◼️ 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆: Empowering patients through science communication, like the documentary “El dolor se aprende”.

Thank you to the Min ARTEAN team for proving that advancing science requires building meaningful alliances across sectors! 🤝

¿Qué tienen en común un altar y un laboratorio? 🧪🍻Este miércoles 20 de mayo, nuestros compañeros Jokin Izagirre y Maria ...
15/05/2026

¿Qué tienen en común un altar y un laboratorio? 🧪🍻

Este miércoles 20 de mayo, nuestros compañeros Jokin Izagirre y Maria Moro se suman al Pint of Science en el Bar DaVinci de Bilbao con una charla que promete:

👉 "Del cura a la cura, del altar al laboratorio"

Durante siglos, la epilepsia fue vista como un fenómeno sobrenatural. Jokin y Maria nos contarán cómo la ciencia logró desentrañar sus secretos, pasando de los rituales a los modelos de investigación actuales que nos permiten buscar soluciones reales hoy mismo.

Si estás por Bilbao y te pica la curiosidad por saber cómo la investigación transforma lo desconocido, ¡te esperamos allí!

📍 Bar DaVinci, Bilbao
📅 Miércoles, 20 de mayo

Last Friday, May 8, we welcomed Ugo Mayor (Director of Social Impact at EHU and Ikerbasque Research Professor) to Achuca...
14/05/2026

Last Friday, May 8, we welcomed Ugo Mayor (Director of Social Impact at EHU and Ikerbasque Research Professor) to Achucarro for a 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 on the vital connection between scientific research and societal needs. 🔬

In his talk, “Linking research to societal needs: planning for impact and how to document it”, he 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 key strategies for researchers to move beyond academic excellence and ensure their work generates tangible social, economic, and scientific impact.

The session 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 the importance of planning for impact from the earliest stages of a project, emphasizing that while impact often occurs on different time scales, a level of traceability is essential to document how research contributes to society.

Professor Mayor also 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 the need for institutional repositories and tools to monitor these contributions, arguing that without proper documentation, we fail to apply the "scientific method" to the very impact we claim to achieve.

Thank you to Ugo Mayor for the visit and for sharing these insights with our community. 👏

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Science Park Of The UPV/EHU, Sede Building, Barrio Sarriena
Erandio
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