SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE / SZEGED, HUNGARY

Understand
the rhythm.
Change the state.

We study how brain networks work — and how precisely timed stimulation can change them.

Neural dynamics / conceptual visualization
01 / OUR RESEARCH

From understanding networks
to shaping their activity.

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Neural dynamics

How do coordinated patterns of neural activity support memory, perception and behaviour — and how do they become pathological?

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Closed-loop neuromodulation

We investigate how interventions synchronized to ongoing brain activity can influence seizures and neuropsychiatric processes.

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Neurotechnology & translation

We develop recording and stimulation approaches that connect experimental neuroscience with therapeutic questions.

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Published comparison of responsive open-loop stimulation and seizure-rhythm driven closed-loop stimulation
TAKEUCHI ET AL. · BRAIN, 2021
Publication figure reproduced from the lab’s research presentation.
A CENTRAL IDEA

The right intervention.
At the right moment.

Brain activity is dynamic. Our work asks how the timing of stimulation relative to ongoing neural rhythms can make an intervention more effective.

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03 / THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE SCIENCE

Different disciplines.
Shared curiosity.

Our work brings together experimental neuroscience, medicine and engineering to understand and influence neural networks.

Meet the lab & alumni ↗
Antal Berényi
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Antal Berényi

MD, PhD
University of Szeged

An interdisciplinary research environment, with a commitment to collaboration, methods development and training the next generation of researchers.

LAB NEWS / LINKEDIN

What’s happening
in the lab.

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We had a wonderful time representing our research group at the Thesis Fair organized by the SZTE Institute of Biology, introducing our laboratory's ongoing work to talented young minds.
Throughout the event, we had the chance to showcase our main research...
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This July, our youngest lab member Boglarka Somogyi participated in the intensive 3-week Neuromatch Computational Neuroscience Summer Programme, organized online by Neuromatch Academy.
During the three weeks, Bogi expanded her knowledge of computational models, diving deep into cortical processing and how neural...
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It was a pleasure to see our PI, Antal Berenyi take part in the roundtable discussion “From Innovation to Product, from Product to Market: Pathways and Challenges in Translating Academic Research into Market Applications”, held as part of the SZTE...
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While in Asia, our team had the privilege of attending TNS29- the 29th Annual Meeting of the Thailand Neuroscience Society. 🧠
It was a great platform to connect with international researchers, discover their contributions to the field, and present our...
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Last week, we had the pleasure of attending Neuro 2026, the annual meeting of the Japanese neuroscience society, in Kobe. 🗾
It was a great experience to exchange ideas and connect with scientists from the other side of the world, while...
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A heartfelt thank you to the staff of the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital for warmly welcoming us and guiding us through their institute. 🙏
It was a great opportunity to exchange ideas, learn more about each...
04 / JOIN THE LAB

Bring your questions.
Build something new.

Interested in neural circuits, electrophysiology or brain stimulation? Get in touch to discuss research and training opportunities.

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Undergraduate & MSc students

Explore experimental neuroscience and gain experience in recordings, data analysis or the development of research tools. Tell us about your background and interests.

PhD & postdoctoral researchers

Contact us with your CV, research interests and a short description of the questions you would like to investigate. Availability and funding are discussed individually.

Collaborators & visiting scientists

We welcome conversations about shared research questions, methods and tools. Write to us to discuss a potential collaboration or research visit.

05 / CONTACT

Good science starts
with a conversation.

Department of Physiology · University of Szeged
Dóm tér 10, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
+36 62 545 373

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