ISFiT presents: EMBL Kafatos Lecture with May-Britt Moser

We are honored to announce that the 2025 EMBL Kafatos Lecture will take place during ISFiT, featuring the renowned neuroscientist May-Britt Moser.

A familiar face in Trondheim, Moser is celebrated for her groundbreaking work at NTNU and the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience. This is a unique opportunity to hear from a Nobel laureate and discover how her pioneering research on the brain’s spatial navigation system has transformed neuroscience.

The event is free of charge, but requires registration. Sign up here: https://www.embl.org/about/info/alumni/events/2025-kafatos-lecture/#vf-tabs__section-4ea0ed96-a2e9-4c78-98f6-9fa7ed2e0b22

The lecture will be held in English.

On May-Britt Moser
May-Britt Moser, Co-Director of the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience in Norway, has made transformational contributions to neuroscience through her pioneering work on the brain’s spatial navigation system. Her groundbreaking research, conducted in collaboration with Edvard Moser, revealed how the brain uses “grid cells” in the entorhinal cortex to create an internal coordinate system, enabling navigation and spatial memory. This discovery earned her the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2014, shared with Edvard Moser and John O’Keefe.

The identification of grid cells was a major breakthrough, providing unparalleled insights into how the brain maps environments and processes spatial information. This work has had profound implications for understanding memory, cognition, and neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, where these systems often deteriorate.

Moser continues to lead innovative research into the brain’s mechanisms, fostering a collaborative environment that inspires the next generation of neuroscientists. Her discoveries remain at the forefront of neuroscience, offering immense potential for advancing treatments for cognitive disorders.

On The Kafatos Lectures
The Kafatos Lectures aim to bring groundbreaking and relevant life sciences research to the worldwide public, making it accessible and highlighting its day-to-day societal impact. Whether you’re a high school student, a world-class scientist or someone with a non-scientific background, this lecture is tailored for you. The only requirements are enthusiasm and curiosity.

Thank you to the Bodossaki Foundation for their generous support of the Kafatos Lectures.
https://www.bodossaki.gr/en/