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NeuroCure is a Cluster of Excellence in the neurosciences funded since 2007. The focus of the Cluster is on investigating neurological and psychiatric disorders.
🌟 Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
Proud to welcome the 2026 NeuroCure Research Fellows: Petra Hühnchen, Katharina Pittner, Flavia Scoyni, Miaomiao Tian & Alexandra Tzilivaki @dratzilivaki.bsky.social – advancing #neuroscience in #Berlin
#WomenInScience #NeuroCure
February 11, 2026 at 8:40 AM
💥 Join our monthly DRIVERS Journal Club Mon, Feb 9, 12pm CET! Discussing: “Women in Neurosurgery aim for recognition of merit, not tokenism” (Cappelletto et al., 2025). Intro by Kimberly Mason.
Read paper & join! 👉 neurocure.de/eventsreader... #RRI #DEI #Neuroscience
February 6, 2026 at 10:46 AM
On #CTEawarenessDay, let's shed light on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, a rare brain disorder from repeated head trauma. Awareness is key to advancing prevention, early detection, and care for those affected. Join the conversation. #BrainHealth
January 30, 2026 at 4:05 PM
🚀 Wrapping up the NeuroCure Innovation Workshop 2025!

Three teams turned #scientific & #clinical insights into innovative product ideas & shared them at the final event.
Thanks to all mentors, participants & supporters who made it happen! 🧠✨ tinyurl.com/y2ahhv45 #neuroscience #innovation #science
Highlights from the NeuroCure Innovation Workshop
We wrapped up the NeuroCure Innovation Workshop 2025, where three teams brought together scientific expertise and clinical insight to tackle real-world challenges and develop innovative product concepts. At the final event, the teams presented their ideas, shared key learnings, and received valuable feedback from the audience. We are excited to see how these ideas will continue to grow. #NeuroCure #InnovationWorkshop #ScienceMeetsInnovation #BrainResearch #TeamScience #Spark
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January 27, 2026 at 11:29 AM
🚀 Exciting Opportunity: NeuroCure Talents Postdoc Program: 3-year funded #postdoc fellowships starting mid-2026! Translational #neuroscience in #Berlin.
Apply by Feb 8: merit-portal-neurocure.charite.de Details: neurocure.de/talents Women & underrepresented groups encouraged!
Share! 🧠 #Postdoc
January 12, 2026 at 12:06 PM
It's #MentalWellnessMonth! 💙 Let's take time to reflect and recharge. Focusing on #mindfulness helps us build resilient and supportive communities. #WellBeing
January 1, 2026 at 3:57 PM
As the year comes to an end, we thank you for being part of our community. Wishing everyone joyful holidays and a healthy, successful start to 2026! ✨🎄
December 17, 2025 at 10:50 PM
A breathtaking glimpse into the #brain at work: NeuroCure researchers & colleagues @janakroll.bsky.social captured #synapses in action - revealing how #neurotransmitters are released in milliseconds 🧠 Published in NatureCommunications @Charite @mdc-berlin.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Dynamic nanoscale architecture of synaptic vesicle fusion in mouse hippocampal neurons - Nature Communications
Synaptic vesicle fusion is essential for neuronal communication, yet its nanoscale sequence has not been directly confirmed. Here, the authors use timed in situ cryo-electron tomography to visualize t...
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December 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
On #UniversalHealthCoverageDay, we advocate for a world where everyone can access quality #healthcare without financial hardship. #Health is a fundamental human right, and together we must work towards systems that leave no one behind. #HealthForAll
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December 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Missed our last Berlin Brains Talk? Watch it now on YouTube 🎥🧠
Is your reality a “controlled hallucination” created by your brain? Prof. Matthew Larkum & Dr. Tim Zolnik explain how deep cortical circuits shape what you perceive.
#neuroscience #scicomm
👉 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlAG... 🚀
Berlin Brains: How memories are consolidated - A layered view of systems
YouTube video by NeuroCure
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December 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM
#TBT On Nov 6, the Berlin Excellence Clusters turned Roadrunner’s Paradise into a stage for curiosity and creativity during Science Slam 2025.
Our slammer Yangfan Peng took the audience on a journey into the brain with “Soccer Tactics in the Brain.” ⚽
What a night to remember ✨
#BerlinScienceWeek
December 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On #InternationalDayofPersonsWithDisabilities, we celebrate the #diverse abilities and contributions of every individual, regardless of their physical or #cognitive challenges. By promoting #inclusion and accessibility, let's build a world where everyone's potential can flourish.
December 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
✨New PNAS study: Robert Gütig (@BIH/Charité) & his team together with Dietmar Schmitz (NeuroCure) show how the interaction of short- and long-term synaptic plasticity allows neurons to convert temporal spike sequences into spatial activity patterns. 🧠 tinyurl.com/25c9vc4q #Neuroscience #AI #PNAS
Interactions between long- and short-term synaptic plasticity transform temporal neural representations into spatial patterns - NeuroCure | Cluster of Excellence
An international research team led by Professor Robert Gütig from the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH) and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin has discovered that the …
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November 26, 2025 at 9:49 AM
🎉 Exciting days at #SfN25 in San Diego! NeuroCure joined the Neuroscience in Germany booth. Inspiring talks with scientists at all career stages—what an amazing conference! 🧠
November 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
✨ Science takes the stage in Berlin!🎤
On Nov 6, #researchers from Berlin’s Clusters of Excellence bring fun, creativity & insight to the #ScienceSlam @berlinscienceweek.bsky.social
Yangfan Peng from NC presents: "Soccer tactics in the brain ⚽🧠" More info 🔗 shorturl.at/USAZc #scicomm #wisskomm
November 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
#WorldStrokeDay: Uniting for stroke awareness. Advocate prevention, support those affected, and drive #research for better treatments. Together, let's make strides in #stroke awareness for a healthier future! 💙🧠 #NeuroHealth
October 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
🧠 How does memory work?
Join us on Nov 4, 7:30 PM for “How #memories are consolidated – A layered view of systems” with Matthew Larkum & Timothy Zolnik (HU Berlin).
Moderation: Jochen Müller
📍Berlin Brains — Insights into learning & memory research.

#BerlinBrains #Neuroscience #Memory #Scicomm
October 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
New in Nature Genetics: Researcher @noalipstein.bsky.social from @fmp-berlin.de & colleagues & partners identify a neurodevelopmental disorder linked to UNC13A, a key gene in synaptic transmission. Findings reveal 3 distinct pathogenic mechanisms 🔬
Read more 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Pathogenic UNC13A variants cause a neurodevelopmental syndrome by impairing synaptic function - Nature Genetics
Pathogenic variants in UNC13A underlie a novel neurodevelopmental syndrome, with three subtypes defined by distinct genotypes with varying clinical and functional impacts characterized in cellular and...
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October 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
#WorldMentalHealthDay: Let's break the silence, foster understanding, and prioritize mental well-being. Together, we advocate for support, #awareness, and a world where everyone feels heard. 💚🌍 #MentalHealthMatters #WMHD #NeuroHealth
October 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth, shedding light on this condition. Let's foster understanding and support for individuals with #ADHD, their families, and communities. By promoting #awareness, we create a world where diverse minds are valued and empowered! 💙🌐 #Neurodiversity
October 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
What if the brain could reinvent itself daily - reshaping how we think & feel? 🧠✨
The new episode of #exzellenterklaert is out now! Prof. Dr. Matthew Larkum & Dr. Rosanna Sammons from NeuroCure share exciting insights into brain signals, consciousness & plasticity. Tune in! 🎧
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Das Gehirn verstehen – Signale, Bewusstsein und Plastizität
In dieser Episode tauchen wir tief in die Geheimnisse unseres Gehirns ein. Gemeinsam mit den Neurowissenschaftler:innen Matthew Larkum und Rosanna Sammons vom Exzellenzcluster NeuroCure in Berlin erku...
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October 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM
👏Congrats to NC PI Volker Haucke & team @fmp-berlin.de on receiving the Ernst Schering Prize 2025!!👇
Congrats to Volker Haucke, Director at the Leibniz-FMP on being awarded the Ernst Schering Prize 2025 for his pioneering work on the function of signaling lipids that control how cells respond to hormones, nutrients and messengers.
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
On #WorldAlzheimersDay, let's join hands to raise awareness and support for those affected by Alzheimer's disease. Together, we advocate for research, understanding, and compassionate care. Every step counts in the journey to conquer #Alzheimer's. 💪💜 #AlzheimersAwareness
September 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On #PatientSafetyDay, let's prioritize the well-being of patients. Together, we advocate for safe practices, awareness, and continuous improvement in healthcare. Every step toward patient safety is a step toward a healthier future. 💪⚕️ #PatientSafetyDay #HealthcareSafety
September 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
New study: Simple #memory tests predict thinking changes after Parkinson’s DBS. 🧠 Top predictor: backward spatial span. Just two quick routine tests give clearer cognitive outlooks. #neuroscience #brain #research
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September 17, 2025 at 6:58 AM