On 22 April 2025, Łukasiewicz – PORT hosted 18 students from Wrocław University of Science and Technology and the University of Wrocław for a one-day workshop organized as part of the SAME-NeuroID Spring School. The event, held onsite in Wrocław, provided participants with a valuable opportunity to deepen their understanding of neurobiology and to discuss potential career paths with researchers from the SAME-NeuroID network.
The day began with an energizing integration session led by Ivan Mindlin from the Paris Brain Institute. His presence perfectly reflected the essence of SAME-NeuroID – connecting young researchers and institutions across Europe.
Students took part in rotating laboratory workshops dedicated to in vitro and in vivo models used in research on psychiatric and behavioral disorders. The sessions were conducted by Ewa Mrówczyńska and Bartosz Zglinicki from Łukasiewicz – PORT. These methods form the core of scientific work within the SAME-NeuroID project, making hands-on exposure particularly important. The scientific programme also included short presentations outlining the diversity of neurobiological research conducted at PORT – from neuroplasticity and neurodegeneration to trauma, memory, and interactions with the immune system.
The afternoon focused on career development. Michał Ślęzak and Martyna Skuła presented different career perspectives – both academic and industry-oriented – sharing their experiences with the participants. The day concluded with a guided tour of the PORT laboratories and a networking session led by Daniela Domingues from the Paris Brain Institute, providing an informal space for exchanging ideas and building relationships among participants from various institutions.
Events like this are an integral part of our mission: enabling students and early-career researchers to learn directly from scientists and fostering collaboration between research centres. Additional training sessions within the SAME-NeuroID project are planned for the coming months.
