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Understanding the brain across scales

The Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences (GSN) trains interdisciplinary neuroscientists through M.Sc./Ph.D. tracks, hands-on research, and mentorship, bridging molecules, circuits, and cognition to tackle brain function and disorders.

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Upcoming events

  • 16 Oct
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    18 Oct
    16/10/2026 - 18/10/2026 GSN Scientific Retreat 2026

    Between October 16th and 18th, GSN students, faculty, alumni, and staff will meet in Bad Tölz for the yearly scientific retreat

  • Poster Talking Science 2026
    29 Oct
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    30 Oct
    29/10/2026 - 30/10/2026 Talking Science with Anne Churchland

    Talking Science is a unique opportunity to meet and talk about neuroscience with a leading researcher in an informal atmosphere - a two-day program for the MSc and PhD students of LMU, TUM, and the MPIs.

  • MNL poster
    07 Dec
    07/12/2026 Munich Neuroscience Lecture Series

    A new series of talks is planned every year under the well-established Munich Neuroscience Lecture, with seminars scheduled on every first available Monday of the month, at 5:00 pm

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