SyMBaD ("Synapses: from Molecules to higher Brain function and Diseases") deals with the study of synapses and extends from molecules through higher brain function to diseases. The SyMBaD international and research program is part of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network. It particularly aims to better understand the structure and function of the synapse in the normal and the pathological brain.

The SyMBaD program offers PhD students - an outstanding training in scientific basic research in academic laboratories - the possibility to apprehend research in private companies for at least 6 months - network-wide training activities (workshops and summer schools) - and the possibility to integrate European and International collaborative networks.

23 PhD students are recruited in the programme for 36 months as Early Stage Researchers.

Contact Scientific coordinator

Dr. Christophe Mulle CNRS

University of Bordeaux 2, France

mulle@u-bordeaux2.fr

Project manager

Dr. Pauline Lafenêtre

University of Bordeaux 2, Institut Magendie

146 rue léo Saignat, 33077 Bordeaux Cedex