Welcome to the forefront of neuroscientific exploration at EPFL, where education, research, and innovation converge to unravel the mysteries of the brain. Our interdisciplinary approach spans theory, molecules, cells, circuits, and behavior, leveraging cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence and machine learning and  to comprehend brain systems at various scales. Embracing a polytechnic approach, we pioneer inventive methods to decode the healthy and impaired nervous system and are committed to translating these breakthroughs into tangible benefits for patients.

Join us in shaping the future of fundamental and translational neurosciences, neurotechnology and neurocomputation through transformative learning, groundbreaking research, and revolutionary technological advancements.

This site allows you to apprehend the way teaching, research, and innovation fit together, as well as to see the range of interactions we have with partners throughout the lemanic area.

Education

Research

EPFL is fully committed to the respect of ethical standards in research in order to protect those involved in research. Research involving animals, is carried out at the Center of Phenogenomics, or ethically reviewed by the Animal Research Ethics Committe (AREC) if carried out abroad. The Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) ethically reviews research projects carried out by EPFL researchers and involving human participants and/or personal data.

Brain Mind Institute (BMI)

Researchers at the BMI develop and deploy technology to understand brain systems across scales from theory, to molecules, cells, circuits and behavior.

Neuro-X Institute (INX)

The alliance of neurosciences, neurotechnology and neurocomputation, for medicine.

Ecosystem

Events

EPFL Neuro Memento

IBI & BMI Joint Seminar // Patrick Emery: Biological rhythms on land and in the sea

 18.09.2026   12:1513:15

Speaker: Patrick Emery, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
Location:  SV 1717 &  Online
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: Informed public

BMI Special Seminar : Emily Singer – The Transmitter: helping neuroscientists stay current and build connections

 18.09.2026   14:0015:00

Speaker: Emily Singer, The Transmitter, New york, US
Location:  SV 1717 &  Online
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: Informed public

Identity of invisible others: Social mechanisms of presence hallucinations in health and neurodegeneration

 18.09.2026  

Speaker: Neža VEHAR
Location:  Campus Biotech, Room B01.06 &  Online
Category: Thesis defenses
Target audience: General public

Neuro-X seminar: Prof Tomoya Duenki – Emergent Neural Dynamics in Scalable Brain Organoid Networks

 21.09.2026   11:0012:00

Speaker: Prof Tomoya Duenki
Location:  B1-6 &  Online
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: Informed public

Petersen & Priestley Labs

 23.09.2026   12:1513:15

Speaker: Robin Dard & Meg Lane
Location:  SV 1717
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: Informed public

Physiology-driven neuromodulation therapies to restore mobility in advanced Parkinson’s Disease

 23.09.2026   17:0018:00

Speaker: Prof. Eduardo Moraud
Location:  Campus Biotech Geneva B1.06 &  Online
Category: Inaugural lectures – Honorary Lecture
Target audience: General public

BMI Seminar // Jean Michel Mongeau: How brains and bodies build flexible movement

 30.09.2026   12:1513:15

Speaker: Jean Michel Mongeau
Location:  SV 1717 &  Online
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: Informed public

Symposium Program

“Building Brain Resilience: From Stress Adaptation to Cognitive Aging” Symposium

 07.10.2026   09:3019:15

Speaker: Please see Program
Location:  SV 1717
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: Informed public

Can We Protect Brain Health as We Age?

 07.10.2026   17:1518:15

Speaker: Marcus Böhme, Raffael Kalisch, Giacomo Koch, Carla Nasca, Dídac Vidal-Piñeiro
Location:  SV 1717
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: General public

Neuro-X seminar: Prof Tim O'Shea – Finding avenues to repair neurotrauma

 09.10.2026   11:0012:00

Speaker: Tim O’Shea
Location:  B1-6 &  Online
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: Informed public

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Important Neuro Conferences