European Brain and Behaviour Society

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The European Brain and Behaviour Society (EBBS) is a scientific society founded in 1968 [1] whose stated purpose is the exchange of information between European scientists interested in the relationships between brain mechanisms and behaviour. [2] It is the oldest neuroscience society in Europe. Notable past presidents include Lawrence Weiskrantz, Giacomo Rizzolatti, Marc Jeannerod, John Aggleton, Barry Everitt, Susan Sara, Carmen Sandi and Francesca Cirulli; the current president is Igor Branchi. [3] The EBBS is a founding member of the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies. In years that there are no federation meetings, EBBS organises a stand-alone meeting.

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Past and current presidents

The following persons have been presidents of EBBS: [3]

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References

  1. Marzi, Carlo A.; Sagvolden, Terje (January 1997). "European Brain and Behaviour Society". European Psychologist . 2 (1): 59–60. doi:10.1027/1016-9040.2.1.59.
  2. "About EBBS". Archived from the original on 2008-05-09. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
  3. 1 2 "Previous Presidents & Committees". Homepage. European Brain and Behaviour Society. Archived from the original on 2018-07-06. Retrieved 2018-07-06.