UBSN is pleased to announce the results of the UBSN Best Paper Award 2026. This award is to acknowledge and honour UBSN users for their outstanding papers published in academic journals in the past year. The aim is to promote neuroscience research and help advance the quality of research conducted by UBSN PIs.
This year, we received a remarkable number of impressive applications, and we extend our sincere appreciation to all the applicants. After a rigorous evaluation process by our panel of judges from the UBSN Management Committee, we are delighted to announce the winners of Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards. The winners have showcased outstanding research accomplishments by utilizing UBSN equipment.
We would like to congratulate the following winners and their innovative research:
|
Award |
Winner |
Dept. |
Paper Title |
Journal |
|
Gold |
Prof. Sonata YAU |
RS |
Rapid antidepressant effect of single-bout exercise is mediated by adiponectin-induced APPL1 nucleus translocation in anterior cingulate cortex |
Molecular Psychiatry
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Silver |
Prof. Georg S. KRANZ |
RS |
Investigating the hemodynamic response to iTBS of the left DLPFC: a concurrent iTBS/fNIRS study |
Brain Stimulation |
|
Bronze |
Prof. Feng PAN |
SO |
The Role of Connexin 36 Gap Junctions in Retinal Ganglion Cell Death After Corneal Alkali Burns |
Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science |
Each winner will receive funding support for using UBSN equipment to encourage their ongoing pursuit of impactful research.
Please join us in congratulating the winners of the UBSN Best Paper Award 2026 for their excellent achievements.
