Dr. Arseny Finkelstein Selected to the Prestigious FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence

Dr. Arseny Finkelstein, a faculty member at the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences and the Sagol School of Neuroscience at Tel Aviv University, has been selected to join the 2026 cohort of the FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence (FKNE), one of Europe's most prestigious programs for outstanding early-career neuroscientists.

Established by the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) in partnership with the Kavli Foundation, the FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence brings together exceptional independent researchers at the early stages of their academic careers. Members are selected based on scientific excellence, innovation, and leadership potential.

The 2026 cohort includes 15 researchers from 12 European countries. Together with the 15 researchers selected in 2023, they form an international network of 30 scientists working across 21 countries and representing 25 nationalities.

Members of the network collaborate to advance neuroscience through knowledge exchange, joint research initiatives, science policy activities, public engagement, and the development of the next generation of neuroscientists. The network also promotes openness, diversity, international collaboration, and scientific excellence.

Dr. Finkelstein's selection recognizes his scientific achievements and contributions to the international neuroscience community.

Congratulations to Dr. Finkelstein on this outstanding achievement.