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Belgian Society for Neuroscience (BSN) 

1. Historical BSN Meetings (2001–2025)

The Belgian Society for Neuroscience has organized bi‑annual scientific meetings for neuroscientists in Belgium and internationally. These meetings bring together researchers, clinicians, students, and industry partners to share advances in neuroscience research.

  • 2001 – 4th Bi‑Annual BSN Meeting
    Location: Belgium (specific venue not recorded online)
  • 2003 – 5th Bi‑Annual BSN Meeting
    Location: Belgium (specific venue not recorded online)
  • 2005 – 6th Bi‑Annual BSN Meeting
    Location: Belgium (specific venue not recorded online)
  • May 7, 2007 – 7th Bi‑Annual BSN Meeting
    Held at the University of Antwerp (Campus CDE), with plenary lectures, poster sessions, and workshops.
  • 2009 – 8th Bi‑Annual BSN Meeting
    Held at the University of Liège (ULg), featuring international speakers and research presentations.
  • 2011 – 9th Bi‑Annual BSN Meeting
    Location: Belgium (conference programme focused on multidisciplinary neuroscience).
  • 2013 – 10th Bi‑Annual BSN Meeting
    Location: Belgium (scientific programme spanning molecular neuroscience to cognitive research).
  • 2015 – 11th Bi‑Annual BSN Meeting
    Location: Belgium (special sessions on neuroinformatics and systems neuroscience).
  • 2017 – 12th Bi‑Annual BSN Meeting
    Location: Belgium (neuroscience research presentations and networking).
  • 2019 – 13th Bi‑Annual BSN Meeting
    Location: Belgium (expanded programme with computational neuroscience and clinical symposia).
  • 2021 – 14th Bi‑Annual BSN Meeting
    Location: Belgium (hybrid format including online and in‑person sessions).
  • 2023 – 15th Bi‑Annual BSN Meeting
    Location: Belgium (full scientific programme with poster sessions and workshops).
  • October 20, 2025 – 16th Bi‑Annual BSN Meeting
    Held at KU Leuven (Jubileumzaal) in Leuven, Belgium with plenary talks, poster sessions, and networking events.

2. Membership Benefits

Membership in the Belgian Society for Neuroscience gives access to a range of professional benefits:

  • Automatic membership in the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS).
  • Electronic subscription to the European Journal of Neuroscience (EJN).
  • Reduced registration fees for BSN meetings and FENS Forum events.
  • Discounted subscription rates for several neuroscience journals.
  • Monthly electronic BSN newsletter with news, opportunities, and announcements.

Members receive updates on meetings, calls for abstracts, job postings, and training opportunities.

3. How to Join & Pay Membership Fees (2026)

To support BSN’s mission and activities, members are invited to maintain their membership. Below are the current membership options:

Full Member:

  • €30/year
  • €50 for 2 years

Junior Member (PhD students & researchers under 35):

  • €15/year
  • €25 for 2 years

Payment Options:

  • Bank transfer to the BSN account (details updated annually on the official site).
  • Online payment through BSN membership portal (when available).

Please make sure BSN has your current email address so that newsletters and meeting announcements reach you.

4. Stay Connected

To stay informed about BSN activities, including future meetings, workshops, and newsletters:

  • Visit the official BSN website: https://belgianneuroscience.be
  • Subscribe to the BSN e‑newsletter with your current email address.
  • Follow BSN announcements for calls for abstracts, conference programmes, and job/training opportunities.

5. Contact Information

For membership information, updates, or address changes, contact the BSN Secretariat:

Belgian Society for Neuroscience

Secretariat Office

(Email and postal details are updated periodically on the official website.)