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with May-Britt Moser
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.
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.
Read more about May-Britt's lectures here
On ISFiT
The International Student Festival in Trondheim (ISFiT) takes place every two years in Norway, bringing together 400–500 students from around the world. With a mission to foster cross-cultural exchange and unite young people from diverse backgrounds, participants engage in ten days of workshops alongside an extensive cultural program. The theme for ISFiT 2025 is Power, exploring both its positive and negative dimensions.
On European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is Europe’s life sciences laboratory , advancing molecular biology through cutting-edge research, training, tools and innovation. With six sites across Europe, EMBL fosters international relations, public engagement, and real-world impact in health and society.
Bodossaki Foundation
Thank you to the Bodossaki Foundation for their generous support of the Kafatos Lectures
