When?
November 9-13, 2026
Where?
Auditório Euclides Pires
UC-Biotech (CNC-UC)
Parque tecnológico de Cantanhede Núcleo 04, Lote 8
3060-197 Cantanhede, Portugal
About
Overview
This workshop is an introduction to the hardware and software tools used in neuroscience research, focusing on how to integrate and synchronize devices for behavioural and neuronal experiments with sub-second precision.
This workshop is designed for PhD students and early postdocs, but applications for other career status will be also considered.
No previous experience required.
Goals
- Understand the principles of physical and electrical measurements;
- Acquire basic knowledge on 3D design for behavioral prototyping;
- Learn to acquire, process, and synchronize signals from multiple hardware sources;
- Develop skills in real-time and non-real-time system integration using Arduino, HARP and Bonsai
Course Coordinators
Hugo Gravato Marques – Champalimaud Foundation, Portugal
Cristina Márquez – Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology. University of Coimbra, Portugal
Teaching Assistants
Natália Madeira – Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology. University of Coimbra, Portugal
Ilaria Sarnicola – Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology. University of Coimbra, Portugal
Preliminary Schedule
Sponsorship
Registration
Thanks to EBBS sponsorship, registration cost is 200€ (includes course materials and accommodation from 8th to 14th November) and registration is open to EBBS members.
Application
10 EBBS members will have access to this workshop organized by the International PhD program on Integrative Neuroscience (idpIN) of the University of Coimbra. If you are interested in attending the workshop, please make sure that your EBBS membership is up to date or become a member here.
Application deadline: 21st September 2026
Application process
Please submit in the form below the following documents:
Please submit in the form below the following documents:
- CV
- Motivation to attend the course