News & Events
Stay up to date with the latest research, achievements, and happenings from across the GSN community – from faculty publications and student milestones to upcoming seminars, conferences, and events.
Latest news
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Honorary Doctorate Awarded to Prof. Matteo CarandiniThe GSN-LMU conferred its most recent honorary doctorate to neuroscientist Prof. Matteo Carandini on June 12, 2026, at the Munich Brain Day.
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Dysfunctional packaging of dopamine advances symptoms of Parkinson’s diseaseA new study shows how dysfunctional packaging of the neurotransmitter dopamine triggers toxic processes in neurons – and how this can be repaired with simple delivery of energy (ATP).
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LMU confirmed as University of Excellence: a milestone for the GSN as wellLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München has once again been confirmed as a University of Excellence within Germany’s national Excellence Strategy.
Current events
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10 Jul20 years of shaping neuroscience education2026 marks a special edition of Graduation Day, as we also celebrate the 20th anniversary of the GSN & MCN. We honour the newest graduates, commemorate the accomplishments of the two entities in the past 20 years, and set the stage for the coming ones.
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21 JulTandem Seminar Series UQ-QBI-SBMS / LMU-MCN-GSN14th Tandem Seminar - Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 Topic: Anesthesia, Cognition, Consciousness Speakers: Prof. Bruno van Swinderen (UQ/QBI) and PD Dr. Tom Fenzl (TUM/MCN/GSN) Zoom link will be available in the Munich Neuroscience Calendar.
