FNIP day 2026 | Neuroimaging & Photonics

We are pleased to invite you to the 3rd edition of the FNIP day! For previous edition check FNIP Day 2022 and FNIP Day 2024.

Be one of the first 60 registered for free and join a wonderful day in Padua with renewed experts in the field of neuroscience and microscopy development.

SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE

To check the program of the FNIPday 2026 refer to schedule.

VENUE

Archivio Storico + Basilica, Palazzo Bo, Via VIII Febbraio, 2, 35122 Padova PD.

REGISTRATION

To join Poster and Flash presentation submit your application here: here

To participate please register at the following link.

IMPORTANT DATES

• March 3rd, 2026: Deadline for Poster and PhD Flash Presentation applications. Apply here
• March 6th, 2026: Result of the selection of the 8 PhD presentations

GENERAL INFO

• Poster and flash presentation not mandatory for joining the Symposium
• No fee to pay for subscribing to the Symposium

DESCRIPTION

The FNIP day is a symposium on optical technologies and neuroscience. The invited speakers and attendees will discuss the current open challenges and state-of-the-art solutions necessary to further advance the study of neuronal functions or of other phenomena at the micro-nano scale through nondestructive optical techniques and novel analysis methods.
The event aims to catalyze dialogue between young UNIPD researchers from different scientific areas, promote the sharing of knowledge, and stimulate new research and collaboration perspectives in the fields of optics and photonics applied to advanced microscopy and neuroscience.
The event is intended mainly for master’s degree students, Ph.D. students, postdocs and young researchers working in the fields of physical and biological science.
PhD students are encouraged to present their work with flash presentations.
Covered topics:

• Optical Technologies at the nano-micro scale (T1) (Photonics, Quantum optics, Optical manipulation, and Advanced microscopy) Photonics investigates how to control and manipulate the properties of light down to the nanometer scale. During the FNIP day we will explore how photonics is advancing the design and the control of optical elements and systems.
• Neuroscience studies with optical methods (T2) Optical microscopy reveals the structure and function of specific players within and between cells with an optical and live-compatible approach. During the FNIP day we will investigate how optical techniques, combined with other approaches, can help study brain function at single cell level and how these approaches are advancing neuroscience.
• Methods and Simulation (T3) During the FNIP day we will explore state-of-the-art software tools and methods for: (i) neuroscience (e.g. neuronal activity and neuronal circuits analysis; (ii) classical, semiclassical and quantum optics simulations (e.g. beam propagation methods, beam shaping methods, structured light methods, nanoscatter response studies).

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