The Institute
The Institute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona (UBneuro) was created back in 2015 under the premise to gather all research at the University of Barcelona that focused on a common goal: understanding the nervous system as a whole to give response to society challenges.
History
It is a frontrunner in international neuroscience research, being one of the few institutes in the world that investigates the brain at every level. This includes research groups in neurobiology, neuropharmacology, pathophysiology, neurology, psychiatry, clinical psychology, neuropsychobiology and cognitive neurosciences.
In 2017, the Institute was awarded with the María de Maeztu Excellence Unit accreditation, and renewed back to back in 2021.
We now gather near to 550 researchers from the University of Barcelona, in the multicultural city of Barcelona. We encourage and welcome collaboration with international research groups and organisations. Our members enjoy benefits such as being part of a close community, learning from some of the best neuroscience researchers in the world, collaborating in both the private and public sectors, and state-of-the-art facilities.
Commitment to Neuroscience
Mission: what do we do
To study and to understand the function and pathology of the nervous system in order to address societal challenges, from the molecular to the cognitive level.
Vision: what do we want?
To be recognized as a global leader in neuroscience, fostering international collaborations and providing an inspiring work environment for members and collaborators.
Values: innovation
Pushing boundaries from molecules to mind to solve societal challenges. Excellence Striving for global neuroscience leadership through pioneering research. Inspiration Fosteri.
The Frontier of Neuroscience
UBneuro is a university research institute with more than 550 interdisciplinary researchers from 4 Faculties who work in collaboration with 3 University Hospitals (Hospital Clínic, Sant Joan de Deu I Bellvitge)
The work at UBneuro takes on form in specific lines of study that cover all current areas of neuroscientific research, at the molecular level up to cognition and behaviour. The centre’s research activity is complemented by the training of pre-doctoral and post-doctoral students, as well as the transfer to society of the knowledge generated at the Institute, with a growing number of patent applications, the creation of
Governance
The Institute of Neurosciences is managed by a Steering Committee chosen by election among all the Institute’s members, and by a Board of Directors appointed by the Committee. Read more
Research
We're organized in four interconnected areas, each comprising several research groups. Read more
PhD Community
Beyond academics, we also organize social events to encourage networking and foster a sense of community among researchers. Read more