Neural Circuits of Pain: from Physiology to Pathology

About

Taking place from June 1st to June 5th 2026, this summer school is primarily aimed at PhD students and post-doctoral fellows with an interest in neurology, neuroscience, molecular biology, and electrophysiology. However, applications from Master students and those in tenure-track positions are also highly welcome.

The five-day programme will allow students to explore the physiological and pathological aspects of pain, employing cutting-edge technologies and involving renowned scientists to train researchers for advancements in pain treatment. Course content includes advanced courses, workshops on techniques, and hands-on training.

Initially a joint initiative of the University of Bordeaux, the CERVO research centre at Université Laval (Québec City, Canada), and the Institute of Cellular and Integrative Neuroscience in Strasbourg (France), the third edition will integrate new partners from the ENLIGHT community (Galway, Ghent and Bern) thanks to the PainNet Project.

Target group

The course is designed for PhD students and post-doctoral fellows with an interest in neurology, neuroscience, molecular biology, and electrophysiology. However, applications from Master students and those in tenure-track positions are also highly welcome.

Classes are conducted in English. Candidates should have a B2 level of English or equivalent.

Candidates must provide a CV, a cover letter detailing their scientific interest for attending the summer school, as well as a reference letter from their home laboratory

Course aim

The objective of this summer school is to bring together highly renowned scientists working on pain pathology, experienced mentors that will train students during workshops, and the Bordeaux School of Neuroscience, which will offer specific training courses.

Over the course of 5 days, this intensive programme will provide students with advanced courses in neural circuits of pain, workshops to study cutting-edge techniques in detail as well as a day dedicated to training courses during which students will be able to choose specific techniques that they may implement in their laboratory after the summer school

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