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

BMI Seminar // Mootaz Salman "Defining mechanisms of blood-brain barrier dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases using advanced organ-on-a-chip models"

 10.09.2025   12:1513:15

Speaker: Mootaz Salman, University of Oxford, British Heart Foundation (BHF) Centre for Research Excellence and  UK Dementia Research Institute.
Location:  SV 1717 &  Online
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: Informed public

Schneggenburger & A. Mathis Labs

 17.09.2025   12:1513:15

Speaker: Jinyun Wu & TBD
Location:  SV 1717
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: Informed public

BMI Distinguished Seminar // Connie Cepko: How does the retina make so many cell types?

 01.10.2025   12:1513:15

Speaker: Connie Cepko, Harvard University, Boston, USA
Location:  SV 1717 &  Online
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: Informed public

McCabe & Ramdya

 08.10.2025   12:1513:15

Speaker: TBD & Matthias Durrieu
Location:  SV 1717
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: Informed public

BMI Distinguished Seminar // Kenneth Harris,

 29.10.2025   12:1513:15

Speaker: Kenneth Harris, UCL, UK
Location:  SV 1717 &  Online
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: Informed public

BMI Distinguished Seminar // Michael Schmid

 12.11.2025   12:1513:15

Speaker: Michael Schmid, University of Fribourg, CH
Location:  SV 1717 &  Online
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: Informed public

Markram & Priestley Labs

 19.11.2025   12:1513:15

Speaker: TBD & Margaret Lane
Location:  SV 1717
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: Informed public

BMI Seminar // Lukas Van Oudenhove:

 26.11.2025   12:1513:15

Speaker: Lukas Van Oudenhove, KU Leuven University, Belgium
Location:  SV 1717 &  Online
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: Informed public

GrÀff & Zenk Labs

 10.12.2025   12:1513:15

Speaker: TBD
Location:  SV 1717
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: Informed public

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Important Neuro Conferences