Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience

Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience, named in the memory of Nicolas Achucarro Lund (Bilbao, 1880-1918)

Ikerbasque – the Basque Foundation for Science and the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), fostered the creation of the Basque center for neuroscience research, named in the memory of Nicolas Achucarro (Bilbao, 1880-1918), a pioneer of modern brain research. The main strategic objective of Achucarro is to contribute to the development of a socially and economically sustainable Society. To

do this we strive to perform world-class research in the study of neuron-glia biology in the normal and pathological brain. This research focus will allow us to contribute to the training of future generations of neuroscientists and be an active partner in the dissemination of the human knowledge about the brain.

¿Te interesa entender cómo la IA, la computación cuántica o las nuevas terapias van a transformar la medicina en los pró...
22/05/2026

¿Te interesa entender cómo la IA, la computación cuántica o las nuevas terapias van a transformar la medicina en los próximos años? 🧠

Entonces apunta esta fecha:
📅 10–12 de junio de 2026
📍 Bilbao | Universidad de Deusto (W*P Konekta 2026)

Durante tres días, este congreso coorganizado por el Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience y la Fundación W*P reunirá a referentes internacionales para hablar del futuro de las enfermedades neurodegenerativas y de la medicina de precisión.

W*P Konekta Open (10 de junio) 🔬
Con el objetivo de acercar la ciencia a la sociedad, la primera jornada se plantea como una sesión divulgativa abierta al público general. Un espacio idóneo para comprender, de forma clara y accesible, el enorme potencial de las nuevas tecnologías en la salud:

▪️ El impacto de la IA y la computación cuántica.
▪️ Nuevas terapias avanzadas.
▪️ Los últimos avances en biología aplicados al mundo de la salud.

Porque entender el futuro de la salud no debería ser solo cosa de especialistas.

Inscripciones abiertas 🎟️
La inscripción previa es obligatoria para poder asistir (recuerda que no habrá taquilla presencial durante el evento). Elige tu modalidad al registrarte:

▪️ W*P Konekta Open (Solo 10 de junio): Acceso a la jornada de inauguración y sesión divulgativa.
▪️ Sesiones individuales (Solo 11 o solo 12 de junio): Pases para jornadas científicas sueltas.
▪️ Full Congress (10-12 de junio): Pase completo para los tres días del congreso.

📅 Programa: https://www.wopkonekta.com/programa-wop-konekta-2026/
🎟️ Reserva tu plaza: https://www.wopkonekta.com/inscripciones-2026/

*PKonekta

Last Friday at Achucarro, we hosted a Soft-skills Seminar focused on an essential topic for today’s scientific community...
20/05/2026

Last Friday at Achucarro, we hosted a Soft-skills Seminar focused on an essential topic for today’s scientific community: effective communication. 🎙️🧠

We were delighted to welcome Clara García Gorro from CIC biomaGUNE for an inspiring session on Media Training for Scientists and Researchers.

Drawing from her experience in neuroscience and science communication through her YouTube channel Cerebrotes, Clara shared practical tips and strategies to help researchers communicate their work with greater confidence across different media formats, including radio, podcasts, TV, and print media.

A big thank you to Clara for this enriching session and for sharing her expertise with our community!

Bridging Neuroscience, Art, and Patient Recovery 🎨🧠How do we help chronic pain patients transition from illness back int...
18/05/2026

Bridging Neuroscience, Art, and Patient Recovery 🎨🧠

How do we help chronic pain patients transition from illness back into society? The answer lies at the intersection of neuroscience, art, and collaboration.

On May 14th, we had the pleasure of welcoming a group of women participating in the Min ARTEAN project to Achucarro. Hosted by our Ramon y Cajal PI, Dr. Izaskun Buendia Abaitua, and Jaime Sagarduy Barrena, the visit highlighted a powerful alignment of values:

◼️ 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆: Using dance, music, and movement to drive neurobiological recovery in fibromyalgia and migraine patients.
◼️ 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆: Addressing the social determinants of gender in chronic health (backed by research in the European Journal of Pain).
◼️ 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆: Empowering patients through science communication, like the documentary “El dolor se aprende”.

Thank you to the Min ARTEAN team for proving that advancing science requires building meaningful alliances across sectors! 🤝

¿Qué tienen en común un altar y un laboratorio? 🧪🍻Este miércoles 20 de mayo, nuestros compañeros Jokin Izagirre y Maria ...
15/05/2026

¿Qué tienen en común un altar y un laboratorio? 🧪🍻

Este miércoles 20 de mayo, nuestros compañeros Jokin Izagirre y Maria Moro se suman al Pint of Science en el Bar DaVinci de Bilbao con una charla que promete:

👉 "Del cura a la cura, del altar al laboratorio"

Durante siglos, la epilepsia fue vista como un fenómeno sobrenatural. Jokin y Maria nos contarán cómo la ciencia logró desentrañar sus secretos, pasando de los rituales a los modelos de investigación actuales que nos permiten buscar soluciones reales hoy mismo.

Si estás por Bilbao y te pica la curiosidad por saber cómo la investigación transforma lo desconocido, ¡te esperamos allí!

📍 Bar DaVinci, Bilbao
📅 Miércoles, 20 de mayo

Last Friday, May 8, we welcomed Ugo Mayor (Director of Social Impact at EHU and Ikerbasque Research Professor) to Achuca...
14/05/2026

Last Friday, May 8, we welcomed Ugo Mayor (Director of Social Impact at EHU and Ikerbasque Research Professor) to Achucarro for a 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 on the vital connection between scientific research and societal needs. 🔬

In his talk, “Linking research to societal needs: planning for impact and how to document it”, he 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 key strategies for researchers to move beyond academic excellence and ensure their work generates tangible social, economic, and scientific impact.

The session 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 the importance of planning for impact from the earliest stages of a project, emphasizing that while impact often occurs on different time scales, a level of traceability is essential to document how research contributes to society.

Professor Mayor also 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 the need for institutional repositories and tools to monitor these contributions, arguing that without proper documentation, we fail to apply the "scientific method" to the very impact we claim to achieve.

Thank you to Ugo Mayor for the visit and for sharing these insights with our community. 👏

We’re very happy to congratulate Leire Boveda Altube on the successful defense of her PhD thesis, “Epileptiform Activity...
12/05/2026

We’re very happy to congratulate Leire Boveda Altube on the successful defense of her PhD thesis, “Epileptiform Activity Reshapes the Morphology and Function of Newly Generated Hippocampal Neurons / Hipokanpoko neurona berrien morfologia eta funtzioaren birmoldaketa aktibitate epileptiformeko sagu eredu batean”.

Seeing years of research, effort, and dedication come together in a moment like this is always special. We’re proud to celebrate this achievement and excited to see what comes next in her research journey.

Congratulations, Dr. Boveda Altube! Zorionak Leire! 👏🎓

We are thrilled to celebrate that Jon Olano Bringas has successfully defended his PhD thesis, “Studying the Impact of Ta...
12/05/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate that Jon Olano Bringas has successfully defended his PhD thesis, “Studying the Impact of Tau Aggregation on Astrocyte Biology in Alzheimer’s Disease”.

It’s been great to see his commitment and growth throughout this research. Reaching this milestone is the result of a lot of persistence and hard work, and we couldn't be happier to see his efforts rewarded.

Congratulations, Dr. Olano Bringas! Zorionak Jon! 👏🎓

Celebrating Dr. Ignacio Torres Alemán’s Contributions to Neuroscience 🧠After five impactful years as Scientific Director...
04/05/2026

Celebrating Dr. Ignacio Torres Alemán’s Contributions to Neuroscience 🧠

After five impactful years as Scientific Director of ACHUCARRO Basque Center for Neuroscience, Dr. Ignacio Torres Alemán is stepping down to begin a new chapter, leaving a lasting legacy in neuroscience.

A pioneer in the study of insulin peptides in the central nervous system, he has bridged the gap between fundamental molecular biology and clinical relevance.

Under his leadership, Achucarro has expanded its research capabilities and strengthened its position within the global scientific community.

Thank you, Ignacio, for your scientific rigor, curiosity, and inspiring leadership. We wish you all the best in what comes next.

International experts gather in Leioa for an ENLIGHT Minisymposium on Autism Research 🧠On Monday, the Sede building at t...
30/04/2026

International experts gather in Leioa for an ENLIGHT Minisymposium on Autism Research 🧠

On Monday, the Sede building at the Science Park in Leioa hosted the ENLIGHT International Minisymposium on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), bringing together international researchers to explore 𝗵𝗼𝘄 molecular, circuit, and behavioral levels connect in autism research.

The event was co-organized by Olga Peñagarikano (University of the Basque Country (EHU)) and María Domercq (Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience & University of the Basque Country (EHU)), within the framework of 𝗘𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧, the European university alliance promoting sustainable and inclusive higher education.

A full day of cutting-edge science 🥼🔬

Highlights 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱 talks on:

▪️ Neurochemical mechanisms in autism (Jan Bakos, Comenius University)
▪️ Social diversity in comparative neuroscience (Arjen Boender, Achucarro)
▪️ Prefrontal circuitry alterations in ASD models (Melanie Ginger, University of Bordeaux)
▪️ Myelin-related circuit dysfunction (María Domercq)
▪️ Sensory processing and cortical mechanisms (Andreas Frick, University of Bordeaux)

The final session 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗱 early-career researchers presenting innovative work on synapses, social brain circuits, dopamine signaling, and gut-brain interactions in ASD.

A vibrant 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 of ideas that reflects the power of international collaboration in advancing neuroscience. 🧠✨

We are pleased to see a Ikerbasque researcher at Achucarro, Nora Bengoa, featured in a recent article in El Correo on ne...
28/04/2026

We are pleased to see a Ikerbasque researcher at Achucarro, Nora Bengoa, featured in a recent article in El Correo on new Alzheimer’s treatments.

In the piece, she highlights the importance of risk–benefit assessment in the approval of drugs by agencies such as the FDA and the EMA.

Media coverage like this helps bring scientific research closer to society and contributes to informed discussions on neurodegenerative diseases.

You can read the full article here 👉 https://www.elcorreo.com/sociedad/salud/estudio-advierte-ultimos-farmacos-alzheimer-efectos-significativos-20260416071517-nt.html

On Wednesday, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from Colegio San Francisco Javier (Santurtzi) to Achucarro for a...
21/04/2026

On Wednesday, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from Colegio San Francisco Javier (Santurtzi) to Achucarro for an inspiring visit to our facilities.

The students had the opportunity to learn about what neuroscience is, explore our research environment, and engage with our scientists, discovering how curiosity and science come together to better understand the brain.

We truly enjoyed sharing our passion for neuroscience with such motivated students and hope their visit sparked new questions and interest in the world of research 👏.

Thank you to Colegio San Francisco Javier for visiting us and for your enthusiasm throughout the day!

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Science Park Of The UPV/EHU, Sede Building, Barrio Sarriena
Erandio
48940

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