At the International Neuroscience Conference (INC) 2026 of the Hungarian Neuroscience Society (MITT), held on January 29–30, 2026 at Eötvös Loránd University, in Budapest, Karolina and Csaba Kerepesi organized and co-chaired a Symposium about Aging and Rejuvenation.
The session brought together leading experts to explore new perspectives on brain aging, combining molecular, imaging, computational, and physiological approaches. The invited speakers included:
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Csaba Kerepesi (HUN-REN-SZTAKI-SU Rejuvenation Group) – Determining biological age by AI
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Joana Ferreira (MIA-Portugal, University of Coimbra) – Super-resolution microscopy for studying age-related synaptic changes
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Ferenc Torma (Hungarian University of Sport Science) – FitAge: Biological Aging Through the Lens of Physical Fitness
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Pál Vakli (HUN-REN RCNS Brain Imaging Centre) – Brain Age Biomarkers Derived from Structural MRI
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Karolina Pircs – Direct neural reprogramming: A new possibility to model aging and age-related neurodegenerative diseases
The symposium highlighted how interdisciplinary strategies – from AI-based biological age prediction to advanced microscopy and human cell reprogramming – are reshaping our understanding of brain aging. With approximately 400 participants overall, INC 2026 once again demonstrated the strength and international visibility of Hungarian neuroscience.
The session sparked lively discussion and opened promising avenues for future collaboration in aging and rejuvenation research.