Hosted by the University of Bristol in partnership with the University of Bath, Cardiff University, and the University of Exeter (GW4)

The biennial Early Career Neuroscientists' Day (ECND) is organised by, and for, Early Career Researchers (ECRs), from undergraduate students to new lecturers, clinical research fellows and technicians, in any aspect of neuroscience and provides an opportunity for ECRs from the four institutions and beyond to come together as peers.

The programme will offer a combination of ECR presentations, both oral and poster, based on a competitive abstract submission process. A number of commercial exhibitors will also be available throughout the day to discuss your research requirments. 

The event aims to:

• expose attendees to a broad range of neuroscience research
• obtain input from neuroscientists to further research
• increase knowledge and understanding of GW4
• learn about different career pathways
• encourage and facilitate networking opportunities and collaborations
• practice presentation techniques

Abstract submission

• Complete the online abstract submission form, making sure to read and agree to the presentation guidelines
• Submission deadline is 15 July 2024
• Download the abstract submission / presentation guidelines as a PDF: ECND_Abstract_Submision_Guidelines_2024 (PDF, 274kB) 

Registration

• General registration costs £37.50 and includes:
  • free return (private) coach transport for registered delegates between GW4 universities and Bristol
  • refreshments, buffet lunch and drinks reception
  • full access to the oral and poster programme and our industrial partners
• Undergraduate and taught Masters students are eligible for a reduced registration fee of £20
• Register via the University of Bristol online shop (University of Bristol attendees may pay with an internal account, please ensure you have the PI's permission first!)
• Registration closes 25 September 2024

Who should attend

This event is open to everyone conducting research in, or with an interest in, all aspects of neuroscience including, but in no way restricted to, molecular neuroscience, epidemiology, psychological sciences, addiction, movement disorders and other neurological conditions, ageing, circadian rhythms, behavioural and cognitive neuroscience, brain evolution, genomics, sleep, vision, policy, social care, ethics, animal models, pedagogy, patient and public involvement, public engagement, and everything in between.  

We encourage participation at all career stages, from undergraduate students to Principal Investigators, and extend a very warm welcome to non-GW4 delegates. 

Speakers

We are delighted to confirm that the following will be speaking on the day:

• Dr Joanna Jenkinson MBE, Director, GW4
• Professor Marcus Munafò, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor - Research Culture, Professor of Biological Psychology and MRC Investigator, School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol
• Professor Sir Michael Owen, Professor, Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences; Emeritus Director of the Neuroscience and Mental Health Innovation Institute, Cardiff University
• Prof Jon Brown, Head of Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, Associate Professor in Neurophysiology, University of Exeter

Organising Committee

• Catherine Brown (Health Research Network Administrator, University of Bristol)
• Nutthaya Bunmak (PhD student, University of Bristol)
• Julie Cleaver (Administrator, Postgraduate and Research, Neuroscience and Mental Health Innovation Institute, Cardiff University)
• Vanessa Davies (Manager, Neuroscience and Mental Health Innovation Institute, Cardiff University)
• Luca Discepolo (PhD student, University of Bristol)
• Aya Elghajiji (Research Associate, University of Bristol)
• Marija Fjodorova (Lecturer, Cardiff University)
• Hina Kanwal (PhD Student, Cardiff University)
• Ella Margetts-Smith (postdoc, University of Bristol)
• Diego Mediane (PhD student, University of Bristol)
• Seph Nelson (PhD student, University of Bath)
• Ravi Poorun (NIHR Clinical Lecturer, University of Exeter)
• Meg Sambrook (PhD student, University of Bath)
• Freya Shepherd (PhD Student, Cardiff University)
• Luke Weymouth (PhD student, University of Exeter)

Partners

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We are very grateful to the following for their support of this event:

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