Join Us for Science: Polish Perspectives (SPP) MeetUp MIT 2025 “Neuroscience – From Molecules to Consciousness”
Dive into the mysteries of the brain at a tour de force gathering of neuroscientists, innovators, and community leaders at MIT. Hosted by the Polonium Foundation, this special edition of Science: Polish Perspectives is a celebration of the global Polish neuroscience diaspora.
Want to take part in the event?
PhD student? Want to present your work?
(Submissions must align with the conference theme: neuroscience & innovation)
Time and venue
November 8th 2025
Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
43 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139
What to Expect at SPP MeetUp MIT 2025?
Keynote
Gain breakthrough insights from a world-renowned expert at the intersection of neuroscience and innovation.
Thematic Sessions
· Engineering and New Technologies in Neuroscience
· Neurobiology and Translational Therapies
Panel Discussion
“Thriving in a High-Pressure Environment” - Strategies for success, leadership, and well-being.
Workshop
Sharpen your soft skills essential for a thriving career.
Distinguished Guests
Leading neuroscientists, clinicians, and innovators from MIT, Harvard, and beyond.
Extras
☕ Coffee breaks & networking lunch
🛍️ Iconic Polonium tote bag featuring Maria Skłodowska-Curie’s portrait (Keep Calm and Curie On)
🌱 Sustainable science swag
🤝 Evening networking for lasting professional and personal connections
Why Should You Attend?
SPP MeetUp MIT 2025 brings together Polish roots and global neuroscience in a welcoming space for idea exchange, inspiration, and meaningful collaboration. From early-career researchers to seasoned experts, it is a chance to explore the brain and build long-lasting connections along the way.
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SPP MeetUp MIT 2025 is co-financed by the Senate of the Republic of Poland in support of Poles and the Polish diaspora (Senat-Polonia 2025).
SPP MeetUp MIT 2025 to zadanie dofinansowane w ramach sprawowania opieki Senatu Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej nad Polonią i Polakami za granicą w 2025 roku.
Learn more about our co-funders: SENAT-POLONIA
Strategic Partners:
SPP MeetUp MIT 2025 Coordinator
Anna Nawrocka, PhD