13th Symposium on Behavioral Neurology X 2nd Symposium on Cognition and Behavior
The Joint 13th Symposium on Behavioral Neurology, Lucerne, and the 2nd Swiss Symposium on Cognition and Behavior will take place on July 1st, 2026, at the University of Lucerne, in collaboration with the Lucerne University Teaching and Research Hospital (LUKS).
| Datum: | 1. Juli 2026 |
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| Ort: | University of Lucerne |
The symposium brings together experts from clinical practice and research to explore three key interdisciplinary topics: white matter (dys)connections, autism and apathy. The program includes keynote lectures, interdisciplinary case discussions, and a dedicated «Young Minds» session, offering a platform for both internationally renowned speakers and emerging researchers. The meeting addresses an interdisciplinary audience of neurologists, neuropsychologists, cognitive neuroscientists, psychiatrists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and nursing professionals involved in the research, treatment, and care of patients. Participants can expect scientifically rigorous contributions, clinical relevance, and space for exchange and discussion.
Preliminary program
10:00 Keynote lecture 1: «White matter matters», Prof. Michel Thiebaut de Schotten, Université de Bordeaux
10:45 Q&A, discussion
11:00 Interdisciplinary case(s) 1, Swiss local discussants
11:45 Lunch and networking
12:45 Young minds, PhD students/young PostDocs
13:45 Keynote lecture 2: Autism, Prof. Francesca Happé, King's College London
14:30 Q&A, discussion
14:45 Coffee break
15:15 Keynote lecture 3: Apathy, Prof. Masud Husain, University of Oxford
16:00 Q&A, discussion
16:15 Interdisciplinary case(s) 2, Swiss local discussants
17:00 Closing remarks and end of Symposium
Detailed program flyer to follow
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