Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
@mpfneuro.bsky.social
The only Max Planck Institute in the US, unlocking curiosity-driven discoveries about neural circuits and brain function.
In the IMPRS-SC PhD program, Ceylin Zeybek is exploring outlying questions about learning & memory. She chose MPFI because of our curiosity-driven environment.
Looking for a cutting-edge neuroscience PhD program? We’re accepting applications through December 1: www.mpfi.org/training/imp...
Looking for a cutting-edge neuroscience PhD program? We’re accepting applications through December 1: www.mpfi.org/training/imp...
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
In the IMPRS-SC PhD program, Ceylin Zeybek is exploring outlying questions about learning & memory. She chose MPFI because of our curiosity-driven environment.
Looking for a cutting-edge neuroscience PhD program? We’re accepting applications through December 1: www.mpfi.org/training/imp...
Looking for a cutting-edge neuroscience PhD program? We’re accepting applications through December 1: www.mpfi.org/training/imp...
Visit our website to learn more about NeuroMEETS - a trainee seminar series and how you can become part of it! buff.ly/rhKBnI8
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Visit our website to learn more about NeuroMEETS - a trainee seminar series and how you can become part of it! buff.ly/rhKBnI8
Yesterday, MPFI hosted PhD student Luis Gomez Wulschner from @cumedicalschool.bsky.social for our NeuroMEETS series. He shared his impactful research on how acetylcholine and nicotine shape silent synapses and the implications of prenatal nicotine exposure on the developing brain. Thank you, Luis!
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Yesterday, MPFI hosted PhD student Luis Gomez Wulschner from @cumedicalschool.bsky.social for our NeuroMEETS series. He shared his impactful research on how acetylcholine and nicotine shape silent synapses and the implications of prenatal nicotine exposure on the developing brain. Thank you, Luis!
We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Xin Jin has been named the 2026 Peter Gruss Young Investigator. Her pioneering work developing high-throughput in vivo screening strategies is unraveling the genetic mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders. buff.ly/RI9emVa
November 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Xin Jin has been named the 2026 Peter Gruss Young Investigator. Her pioneering work developing high-throughput in vivo screening strategies is unraveling the genetic mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders. buff.ly/RI9emVa
Looking for a cutting-edge neuroscience PhD program?
IMPRS Alum, Professor Akshay Naraine, says choose one that aligns with your values: "It makes the tough days easier & keeps you satisfied long term."
Apply for our IMPRS for Synapses and Circuits PhD program through Dec. 1: bit.ly/4hBHV7P
IMPRS Alum, Professor Akshay Naraine, says choose one that aligns with your values: "It makes the tough days easier & keeps you satisfied long term."
Apply for our IMPRS for Synapses and Circuits PhD program through Dec. 1: bit.ly/4hBHV7P
October 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Looking for a cutting-edge neuroscience PhD program?
IMPRS Alum, Professor Akshay Naraine, says choose one that aligns with your values: "It makes the tough days easier & keeps you satisfied long term."
Apply for our IMPRS for Synapses and Circuits PhD program through Dec. 1: bit.ly/4hBHV7P
IMPRS Alum, Professor Akshay Naraine, says choose one that aligns with your values: "It makes the tough days easier & keeps you satisfied long term."
Apply for our IMPRS for Synapses and Circuits PhD program through Dec. 1: bit.ly/4hBHV7P
A huge thank you to Dr. Nicole Wong @strontiumpup.bsky.social from Brandeis for kicking off our NeuroMEETS talk series by sharing her exciting work on the key role of neuronal primary cilia in cortical homeostatic plasticity.
Learn more about the NeuroMEETS trainee seminar series buff.ly/1kHaiNL.
Learn more about the NeuroMEETS trainee seminar series buff.ly/1kHaiNL.
October 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
A huge thank you to Dr. Nicole Wong @strontiumpup.bsky.social from Brandeis for kicking off our NeuroMEETS talk series by sharing her exciting work on the key role of neuronal primary cilia in cortical homeostatic plasticity.
Learn more about the NeuroMEETS trainee seminar series buff.ly/1kHaiNL.
Learn more about the NeuroMEETS trainee seminar series buff.ly/1kHaiNL.
Join us in celebrating Dr. Zidan Yang, who has officially earned her PhD through the IMPRS-SC program! In addition to her impactful research into how the brain keeps time, her dedication, curiosity, and collaborative spirit embody the spirit of our training community! Congratulations Dr. Yang!
October 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Join us in celebrating Dr. Zidan Yang, who has officially earned her PhD through the IMPRS-SC program! In addition to her impactful research into how the brain keeps time, her dedication, curiosity, and collaborative spirit embody the spirit of our training community! Congratulations Dr. Yang!
Dr. @sarahstern.bsky.social is an expert in the brain processes involved with hunger, satiety, & eating disorders.
She’s joining a webinar on Oct. 16 at 7pm ET to discuss scientific research on how GLP-1s work & safe options to achieve a healthy weight.
Register for her insights: bit.ly/4hdPjWW
She’s joining a webinar on Oct. 16 at 7pm ET to discuss scientific research on how GLP-1s work & safe options to achieve a healthy weight.
Register for her insights: bit.ly/4hdPjWW
October 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Dr. @sarahstern.bsky.social is an expert in the brain processes involved with hunger, satiety, & eating disorders.
She’s joining a webinar on Oct. 16 at 7pm ET to discuss scientific research on how GLP-1s work & safe options to achieve a healthy weight.
Register for her insights: bit.ly/4hdPjWW
She’s joining a webinar on Oct. 16 at 7pm ET to discuss scientific research on how GLP-1s work & safe options to achieve a healthy weight.
Register for her insights: bit.ly/4hdPjWW
When we form a memory, brain cells need to deliver supplies to strengthen specific neural connections. A new study led by MPFI Scientific Director Ryohei Yasuda has revealed how two cellular switches, Rab4 and Rab10, direct supplies to where they are needed. buff.ly/tSTidPc
October 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
When we form a memory, brain cells need to deliver supplies to strengthen specific neural connections. A new study led by MPFI Scientific Director Ryohei Yasuda has revealed how two cellular switches, Rab4 and Rab10, direct supplies to where they are needed. buff.ly/tSTidPc
Choosing a neuroscience grad program? Ashley Juavinett said in Medium, “you also need to be in a place where you can be a happy person.”
MPFI checks all the boxes: World class neuroscience, stable research funding, PALM TREES!
Read the story: bit.ly/48F3BNQ
See offerings: mpfi.org/training/ove...
MPFI checks all the boxes: World class neuroscience, stable research funding, PALM TREES!
Read the story: bit.ly/48F3BNQ
See offerings: mpfi.org/training/ove...
October 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Choosing a neuroscience grad program? Ashley Juavinett said in Medium, “you also need to be in a place where you can be a happy person.”
MPFI checks all the boxes: World class neuroscience, stable research funding, PALM TREES!
Read the story: bit.ly/48F3BNQ
See offerings: mpfi.org/training/ove...
MPFI checks all the boxes: World class neuroscience, stable research funding, PALM TREES!
Read the story: bit.ly/48F3BNQ
See offerings: mpfi.org/training/ove...
Scientists from the Nencki Institute and MPFI have described the precise interaction of two proteins, BDNF and MMP-9, at the synaptic cleft during plasticity. This coordinated interaction allows precise strengthening of specific connections – essential for learning & memory. buff.ly/rtEHT3O
September 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Scientists from the Nencki Institute and MPFI have described the precise interaction of two proteins, BDNF and MMP-9, at the synaptic cleft during plasticity. This coordinated interaction allows precise strengthening of specific connections – essential for learning & memory. buff.ly/rtEHT3O
Early registration rates for Sunposium 2026 end today! This conference brings together leaders in basic neuroscience research to share their latest insights into circuit function. See the speakers, learn more, and register today before prices increase! mpfi.org/sunposium
March 9-11
West Palm Beach
March 9-11
West Palm Beach
September 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Early registration rates for Sunposium 2026 end today! This conference brings together leaders in basic neuroscience research to share their latest insights into circuit function. See the speakers, learn more, and register today before prices increase! mpfi.org/sunposium
March 9-11
West Palm Beach
March 9-11
West Palm Beach
Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week! This week, and every day, we celebrate the amazing postdocs at @MPFneuro. Your hard work, brilliant minds, and dedication are the backbone of our research. Thank you for all you do to shape the future of neuroscience! #PostdocAppreciationWeek #Postdocs
September 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week! This week, and every day, we celebrate the amazing postdocs at @MPFneuro. Your hard work, brilliant minds, and dedication are the backbone of our research. Thank you for all you do to shape the future of neuroscience! #PostdocAppreciationWeek #Postdocs
New findings published in @cp-neuron.bsky.social reveal key circuit changes crucial for developing reliable visual perception. These insights, likely generalizable beyond vision, offer a framework for understanding the brain’s unique ability to rapidly adapt and learn. buff.ly/jqQz4sp
September 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
New findings published in @cp-neuron.bsky.social reveal key circuit changes crucial for developing reliable visual perception. These insights, likely generalizable beyond vision, offer a framework for understanding the brain’s unique ability to rapidly adapt and learn. buff.ly/jqQz4sp
Today we welcomed @thorlabs.bsky.social president, Jennifer Cable, to MPFI to celebrate the launch of our partnership, which brings together optical engineers and neuroscientists to advance neuroscience research. Here’s to a future of shared discovery and innovation! #MPFI #Thorlabs
September 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today we welcomed @thorlabs.bsky.social president, Jennifer Cable, to MPFI to celebrate the launch of our partnership, which brings together optical engineers and neuroscientists to advance neuroscience research. Here’s to a future of shared discovery and innovation! #MPFI #Thorlabs
Paul Tyagi took his medical research studies coast to coast!
After undergrad in California, he joined the MD/PhD program at FAU Schmidt College of Medicine & MPFI.
Explore Paul's journey toward his career goal of starting his own biotech company: www.mpfi.org/paul-tyagi-m...
After undergrad in California, he joined the MD/PhD program at FAU Schmidt College of Medicine & MPFI.
Explore Paul's journey toward his career goal of starting his own biotech company: www.mpfi.org/paul-tyagi-m...
September 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Paul Tyagi took his medical research studies coast to coast!
After undergrad in California, he joined the MD/PhD program at FAU Schmidt College of Medicine & MPFI.
Explore Paul's journey toward his career goal of starting his own biotech company: www.mpfi.org/paul-tyagi-m...
After undergrad in California, he joined the MD/PhD program at FAU Schmidt College of Medicine & MPFI.
Explore Paul's journey toward his career goal of starting his own biotech company: www.mpfi.org/paul-tyagi-m...
There is still time to recognize the contributions of a rising leader in Neuroscience. Nominate an early-career PI for the PGYI Award by August 1 to celebrate impactful scientific discoveries made through collaboration, creativity, and curiosity. Nominate at buff.ly/fNk8HS4
July 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
There is still time to recognize the contributions of a rising leader in Neuroscience. Nominate an early-career PI for the PGYI Award by August 1 to celebrate impactful scientific discoveries made through collaboration, creativity, and curiosity. Nominate at buff.ly/fNk8HS4
Today is the LAST day to apply for NeuroMEETS! If you are a PhD student or postdoc doing neuroscience research, apply to share your research as part of our trainee seminar series. Invited speakers will be provided travel & honorarium to visit, share their work & network with us! mpfi.org/neuromeets
July 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Today is the LAST day to apply for NeuroMEETS! If you are a PhD student or postdoc doing neuroscience research, apply to share your research as part of our trainee seminar series. Invited speakers will be provided travel & honorarium to visit, share their work & network with us! mpfi.org/neuromeets
📣 Attention neuroscience grad students and postdocs! Only one week left to apply for NeuroMEETS. Present your research, visit MPFI as an invited speaker, and connect with our faculty. Travel, lodging, and an honorarium included. Don't miss out! Apply by July 15 and share with peers. buff.ly/dqXZnTU
July 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
📣 Attention neuroscience grad students and postdocs! Only one week left to apply for NeuroMEETS. Present your research, visit MPFI as an invited speaker, and connect with our faculty. Travel, lodging, and an honorarium included. Don't miss out! Apply by July 15 and share with peers. buff.ly/dqXZnTU
New research from the Bolton Lab has employed a circuit mapping technique to reveal how the cell-specific loss of the PTEN gene in somatostatin-containing inhibitory neurons reconfigures amygdala circuits and influences behavior. buff.ly/k9qn1GJ
June 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
New research from the Bolton Lab has employed a circuit mapping technique to reveal how the cell-specific loss of the PTEN gene in somatostatin-containing inhibitory neurons reconfigures amygdala circuits and influences behavior. buff.ly/k9qn1GJ
Do you know a young PI making exceptional contributions to neuroscience? Nominate them for the Peter Gruss Young Investigator Award—honoring innovation, collaboration, and curiosity-driven research.
Deadline: July 18, 2025
More info: buff.ly/G9BMno5
Deadline: July 18, 2025
More info: buff.ly/G9BMno5
June 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Do you know a young PI making exceptional contributions to neuroscience? Nominate them for the Peter Gruss Young Investigator Award—honoring innovation, collaboration, and curiosity-driven research.
Deadline: July 18, 2025
More info: buff.ly/G9BMno5
Deadline: July 18, 2025
More info: buff.ly/G9BMno5
As the 2024-25 School Year comes to a close, we are excited to share that our scientists and educators reached a record-setting 10,276 students this school year! Thank you to everyone who supported Ask Max. Together, we make a positive impact on education! To learn more, visit mpfi.org/askmax
June 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
As the 2024-25 School Year comes to a close, we are excited to share that our scientists and educators reached a record-setting 10,276 students this school year! Thank you to everyone who supported Ask Max. Together, we make a positive impact on education! To learn more, visit mpfi.org/askmax
Thank you to Harshida Pancholi for concluding our NeuroMEETS series with an engaging talk on zebra finch motor control circuitry for singing. Applications for our next PhD student and postdoc series are now being accepted. Apply by July 15 to be considered! buff.ly/VJTxdWJ
May 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Thank you to Harshida Pancholi for concluding our NeuroMEETS series with an engaging talk on zebra finch motor control circuitry for singing. Applications for our next PhD student and postdoc series are now being accepted. Apply by July 15 to be considered! buff.ly/VJTxdWJ
Congratulations to MPFI scientist Dr. Yuji Nishiiki on receiving a JSPS fellowship to study how the brain refines movement. This funding supports his research into how learning shapes neural circuits across brain regions for precise movement timing and strength. buff.ly/SRcDMhh
May 28, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Congratulations to MPFI scientist Dr. Yuji Nishiiki on receiving a JSPS fellowship to study how the brain refines movement. This funding supports his research into how learning shapes neural circuits across brain regions for precise movement timing and strength. buff.ly/SRcDMhh
We are thrilled to have @andrewgyork.bsky.social here at MPFI today. Dr York was selected as our postdoc association invited speaker for this year's seminar series. Thank you, Dr. York, for sharing your science and perspectives with our community!
May 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
We are thrilled to have @andrewgyork.bsky.social here at MPFI today. Dr York was selected as our postdoc association invited speaker for this year's seminar series. Thank you, Dr. York, for sharing your science and perspectives with our community!