Aims

Join us this summer to ANEIS - Applied Neurosciences EBRAINS- Italy School: For the second year, we are organising the ANEIS summer school in Ventotene island, linking Neurotechnology to Clinics, for an intensive exploration of the cutting-edge topics in neuroscience. Our program offers an immersive experience to the participants at the forefront of Neuroscience research and its applications, covering a broad range of themes, including theoretical, computational, and systems neuroscience, data analysis, neuroinformatics, and clinical applications. In the surroundings of the peaceful and picturesque Ventotene island, you will engage with world-class leading researchers, participate in hands-on sessions, and expand your network with colleagues and experts in the field. Whether you are a student, a researcher, or a practitioner, ANEIS will provide you with valuable knowledge and skills to advance your expertise in neuroscience.

Topics

  • Theoretical Neuroscience: modeling biophysics and electrophysiology, from single neurons to brain networks.
  • Computational Neuroscience: design, implementation, and numerical simulations of both theory- and data-inspired models.
  • Systems Neuroscience: analysis of biological data from humans and animal models, with a special focus on data pre-processing and production for paradigmatic experiments.
  • Data Analysis: introduction to dynamical systems approaches, machine learning techniques, graph theory and advanced statistical methods for neural time series.
  • Clinical Applications: case studies on neural modulation, exploring physical interventions and the impact of chemical perturbations.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Programme

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Thursday evening, 20:00 sharp, social dinner at Hotel MezzaTorre
  • Friday morning: each students group presents in 15 min their theme of activity and progresses.
  • Please gives us honest feedback on the school, using the anonymous form that we will provide.
  • After filling the survey, you will receive a certificate of attendance.
  • Self-organise in two groups (8:30am and 10:00am from Porto Romano) for the snorkleling activity on Tuesday morning. Bring your own snorkel and mask if you have them, otherwise we will provide them.
  • Instead, the time of the boat tour of the island (same meeting point) is 9am.
  • Wine and Cheese welcome event: walk to Piazza Castello
  • Afterwards, follow directions to the Centro Polivalente, our venue.
  • Bring your enthusiasm! We will bring our passion for Neuroscience.
    • Saturday 13/09/25
    • Morning: Arrival of the delegates and transfer to accommodation
    • Afternoon: Welcome party and Lectures
      • 17.00: Wine and Cheese (outdoor, in Piazza Castello)
      • 18.30: Andrea D'Avella (on System Neuroscience)
    Sunday 14/09/25
    • Morning: Hands-on Projects (9:30 - 13:00)
    • 11.00: Light coffee break
    • 13.00: Light Lunch
    • Afternoon: Lectures
      • 15.00: Eleni Vasilaki (on Neuro and AI)
      • 16.00: Hans Sherberger (on System Neuroscience)
      • 17.00: Coffee break
      • 18.00: Mavi Sanchez-Vives (on System Neuroscience)
      • 19.00: Peggy Series (on Computational Psychiatry)
    Monday 15/09/25
    • Morning: Hands-on Projects (9:30 - 13:00)
    • 11.00: Light coffee break
    • 13.00: Light Lunch
    • Afternoon: Lectures
      • 15.00: Sergio Martinoia (on Cellular Experiments)
      • 16.00: Giancarlo La Camera (on Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience)
      • 17.00: Coffee break
      • 18.00: Alberto Priori (on Clinical Applications)
    Tuesday 16/09/25
    • Morning: Social Programme (9:30 - 13:00)
    • Afternoon: Lectures
      • 15.00: Stefano Fusi (on Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience)
      • 16.00: Lino Nobili (on Clinical Applications)
      • 17.00: Coffee break
      • 18.00: Alessandro Treves (on Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience)
      Wednesday 17/09/25
      • Morning: Hands-on Projects (9:30 - 13:00)
      • 11.00: Light coffee break
      • 13.00: Light Lunch
      • Afternoon: Lectures
        • 15.00: Luca De Palma (on Clinical Applications)
        • 16.00: Eleonora Russo (on Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience)
        • 17.00: Coffee break
        • 18.00: Silvestro Micera (on Clinical Applications) - offline videolecture
      Thursday 18/09/25
      • Morning: Hands-on Projects (9:30 - 13:00)
      • 11.00: Light coffee break
      • 13.00: Light Lunch
      • Afternoon: Lectures
        • 15.00: Gustavo Deco (on Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience)
        • 16.00: Gianluigi Mongillo (on Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience)
        • 17.00: Coffee break
        • 18.00: Ruben Moreno-Bote (on Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience)
        • 21.00: Social Dinner at Hotel Mezza Torre
      Friday 19/09/25
      • Morning (9:30 - 11:00)
        • Presentation of students projects!
        • Concluding remarks
        • Departures

      Speakers

      • Andrea D'Avella (Univ. Tor Vergata, Rome)
      • Gustavo Deco (Pompeu Fabra University)
      • Luca De Palma (Children's Hospital Bambino Gesù)
      • fusi Stefano Fusi (Columbia Univ.)
      • lacamera Giancarlo La Camera (Stony Brook Univ.)
      • Sergio Martinoia (Univ. of Genova)
      • mongillo Gianluigi Mongillo (CNRS)
      • Ruben Moreno-Bote (Pompeu Fabra University)
      • Silvestro Micera (EPFL and Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna)
      • Lino Nobili (Univ. of Genova)
      • Alberto Priori (Univ. of Milan)
      • Eleonora Russo (Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna)
      • Peggy Series (Edinburgh Univ.)
      • mavi Mavi Sanchez-Vives (IDIBAPS)
      • Hans Sherberger (Göttingen Univ.)
      • Alessandro Treves (SISSA)
      • Eleni Vasilaki (Sheffield Univ.)

      Organizers

      • ferraina Stefano Ferraina (UNIROMA1)
      • giugliano Michele Giugliano (UNIMORE)
      • mattia Maurizio Mattia (ISS)

      Registration

      Deadline for registration: June 15th 2025, 23:59

      Register using the Google FORM

      You will need:

    • A recommendation letter, signed by a senior researcher
    • Your full CV, including a concise summary (max 500 words) on page 1
    • A motivation letter, where you explain your interest in ANEIS and why you should be selected (max one A4 page, Arial 10 pt, single-line)
      •

      Registration fee: 300 €

      The registration fee will include:

    • 7 nights accommodation in Ventotene
    • 6 x Lunch (dinner not included)
    • 1 x Social dinner
    • Touristic programme
      • Travel expenses are NOT refunded.

      Travel

      How to Reach Ventotene Island

      Ventotene can be reached by ferry boat from Formia-Gaeta. At least two connections per day are available. Check the schedule and pre-order tickets online at www.laziomar.com.

      Traveling to Formia-Gaeta

      1. By TRAIN
        • Check the train schedule, connecting e.g. Rome Termini or Naples to Formia-Gaeta, online at www.trenitalia.com
      2. By PLANE
        • Fly to Rome Fiumicino airport or to Naples airport, then take the connection train(s), or taxi, to Formia-Gaeta.
        • CONNECTING TRAINS
          • From Rome Fiumicino airport: check for Leonardo Express train to Roma Termini www.trenitalia.com
          • From Rome Ciampino airport: check for the shuttle bus to Roma Termini station www,sitbusshuttle.com
          • From Naples airport: check for the shuttle bus Alibus to Neaples' Central Station Piazza Garibaldi.
      3. By CAR
        Point your GPS navigator to the "Molo Azzurra, 04023 Formia LT". We suggest parking your car and take the boat
        • Indoor parking:
          The service costs €10-12 per day. Contact Mr. Gilberto Bartolomeo: 388-4256478 – 334-9992512.
        • Outdoor parking:
          The service costs €8 per day. Contact Parcheggio Portuense: 339-8188257.

      Hands-on Projects

      1. In vivo electrophysiological data extraction, visualization, and analysis in NHP and humans
      2. In vitro MEA data analysis: population dynamics characterization
      3. Population density approach and sleep-wake transition in cortical fields