We recommend you our next Event: it will be an EMMA-supported, ESF-sponsored Exploratory Workshop. (Note - meeting not open to the public - two EMMA's bursaries !!!).  Take note: there are TWO social events. 

The Adolescent Brain. New Insights From Clinical And Animal Models

Keywords: Adolescence; Brain development; Genes; Prevention; Psychopathology; Sensation seeking.

Take a Look to the Report: Summary and Further ...

Adolescence, the transitional period between childhood and adulthood, is often characterized by extreme-oriented behaviours, possibly mediated by discontinuities in brain development. Discussion of recent evidence from humans and animal models may point to new directions in research so as to better understand neurobiological basis of normative adolescence, and, in turn, the neural and genetic factors underlying the increased vulnerability of adolescents to psychopathology, including drug abuse.

GIVE A LOOK: Overview and Program and Abstracts  ...

 List of participants (not more than 30 participants in total; by invitation only; two guest bursaries still to be assigned !!! (see below).  

• EMMA's Guests (by invitation only - this meeting is not open to the public)

 ESF Exploratory Workshop are intended to gather experts on a specific topic to discuss possible scientific co-operation and joint fund raising. However, as the scope of EMMA is to help people meet each other on joint project possibilities, we are proud to announce the offer of guest invitations & two bursaries, to qualified and talented European investigators.

 EMMA's members have a possibility to submit their candidature, and -thus- to participate to the ESF Workshop with an EMMA's member invitation. Details on application for guest bursaries and on selection process are reported here: 

 Guidelines for application - To join us as a member and to participate as a candidate for the assignement of two guest bursaries, you should : a) fill this application form (if this link does not work, go to this page) - b) pay the 50 euro dues - c) send us your CV (max two pages) describing your past achievement and your future plans in the field of "adolescence, (pre)clinical research" (very broadly defined). Stress your willingness to form a Consortium with us !!!    

 Criteria for selection - you will have chance to be selected if: you are a talented researcher in the field of (pre)clinical research on "adolescence" (very broadly defined). In addition, as ESF encourages Female participation as well as a good geographical balance, you will have more chances if you are a young woman from Eastern and Southern European countries.  

 The three documents (a. completed signed form, b. proof of bank transfer, c. two-page CV) should be sent by 10/07/2009 to: