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UBSN Newsletter Issue 17

We are excited to share with the 17th issue of our UBSN Newsletter (click here to view online), featuring a study on “Pain”: Double Trouble: Neural Network Disruptions in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients Suffering from Insomnia, conducted by a UBSN Professor.   Please enjoy the newsletter and stay connected with UBSN's cutting-edge research and resources.   Thank you for your support!

Calling for Abstracts! - UBSN Conference and Workshops 2026

  UBSN Neuroscience Conference and Workshops 2026 is calling for abstract submissions! SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT NOW !   Key Dates Submission Deadline: 30th April 2026 Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 15th May 2026   Join UBSN at the forefront of innovation! The upcoming conference on the "Mental Health and Cognitive Neuroscience" invites pioneers, researchers, and experts to submit their groundbreaking abstracts.   UBSN is inviting abstract submission of research works that have made valuable contributions to the field of neuroscience, whether it is Neuroimaging, Brain Stimulation, Neurophysiology, or Neurobehavioural research, we welcome abstracts from all domains of neuroscience.   Showcase your research, insights, and discoveries to a global audience of like-minded professionals. Share your vision to unlock new frontiers in understanding the brain, advancing healthcare solutions, and improving patient outcomes.   Submit your abstract now to be part of this transformative dialogue shaping the future of neuroscience and healthcare! Please refer to the official website for more details: https://events.polyu.edu.hk/ubsn_conference_2026/home   For enquiries, please contact Dr. Patrick YEUNG via Tel: +852 27667773 or Email: patrick-kk.yeung@polyu.edu.hk     

"UBSN Best Paper" Award 2026 Is Now Open for Application!

UBSN has established an annual “UBSN Best Paper” award 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. The details of the award are as follows: Frequency: Annually Timeline: Submission deadline: 31 March of each year This year's results will be announced at the UBSN Neuroscience Conference on 27 June 2026 Eligibility: The corresponding author of the paper should be both a PolyU and UBSN PI. The paper should acknowledge UBSN in the “acknowledgment” section or list UBSN in the affiliation. The paper should be published in the preceding calendar year (i.e., from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025). Selection Criteria: The publication should be published in Q1 journals. The UBSN Management Committee will vote on all eligible applications. Awards: Gold Award (1 awardee): $2000 for using UBSN equipment (If the group plans to use Human MRI with an approved project, it will be upgraded to $16000) Silver Award (1 awardee): $1000 for using UBSN equipment (If the group plans to use Human MRI with an approved project, it will be upgraded to $8000) Bronze Award (1 awardee): $500 for using UBSN equipment (If the group plans to use Human MRI with an approved project, it will be upgraded to $4800) Each awardee will receive a certificate of commendation signed by the UBSN Director. Award results will be reported in the the UBSN Newsletter (June issue). Awardees will be invited to present their work through a poster display at UBSN.   Application Form: You may download the application form by clicking HERE. Submit the completed form to UBSN via wx.yu@polyu.edu.hk before 31 March 2026. For any enquiries, please contact Dr. Eva YU (E-mail: wx.yu@polyu.edu.hk), Tel: 2766 5380

UBSN Newsletter Issue 16

We are excited to share with the 16th issue of our UBSN Newsletter (click here to view online), featuring a study on “Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair”: Effects of Cognitive Task Type and Complexity on Dual-Task Interference During Level-Ground Walking and Obstacle Negotiation in Individuals with Stroke, conducted by a UBSN Professor.   Please enjoy the newsletter. Thank you for your support!

UBSN Newsletter Issue 15

We are excited to share with the 15th issue of our UBSN Newsletter (click here to view online), featuring a study on “Nature Communications”: Nanobubble-actuated ultrasound neuromodulation selectively shapes behavior in miceCommunciations, conducted by a UBSN Professor.   Please enjoy the newsletter. Thank you for your support!

UBSN Newsletter Issue 14

We are excited to share with the 14th issue of our UBSN Newsletter (click here to view online), featuring a study on photoreceptor-mimetic microflowers in a degenerative retina, by an Associate Professor from the School of Optometry, and celebrating the hosting of our first-ever conference!   Please enjoy the newsletter. Thank you for your support!

UBSN Best Paper Award 2025

UBSN is pleased to announce the results of the UBSN Best Paper Award 2025. 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 utilising UBSN equipment.   We would like to congratulate the following winners and their innovative research:   Award Winner Dept. Paper Title Journal Gold Prof. Ping LI CBS Onscreen presence of instructors in video lectures affects learners’ neural synchrony and visual attention during multimedia learning PNAS Silver Prof. Feng PAN SO Photoreceptor-Mimetic Microflowers for Restoring Light Responses in Degenerative Retina through a 2D Nanopetal/Cell Biointerface Small Bronze Prof. Lei SUN BME Nanobubble-actuated ultrasound neuromodulation for selectively shaping behavior in mice Nature Communications   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 2025 for their excellent achievements.

Photo Album of Upright Confocal Microscope Seminar Workshop and Lab Visit

UBSN is grateful to have Edwin and Enoch from ZEISS give our participants a thorough technical workshop and lab demo.

Photo Album of Lab Visit with BNU Scholar

UBSN is pleased to have Dr. Harry Chen Lu Yao from Beijing Normal University visit us at UBSN!

Charging Scheme Update Effective July 2026

Dear UBSN Payment Source Owners and Users,   We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you about an upcoming update to the charging scheme at UBSN that will be effective starting July 2026. The new charging scheme is viewable and accessible on the Downloads page on our website. (Please note that equipment list and prices may be subject to further changes) These changes ensure that our facilities are maintained with regular checks and upgrades, so we can continue to deliver high-quality services to all our users. We understand the importance of transparency in these matters and want to assure you that we are working diligently to make this transition as smooth as possible for everyone involved. Should you have any questions or require further clarification regarding these changes, please contact ubsn.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk or our officers for more information. We appreciate your continued support and trust in UBSN. Thank you for being a part of our community.   Regards, University Research Facility in Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience (UBSN) The Hong Kong Polytechnic University