The Institute for Chemical Neurosciences

The iCNS focuses on unraveling the molecular mechanisms of psychiatric disorders. For some neurological brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis, it is fairly well understood what changes occur and where in the brain. However, for psychiatric disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, or anxiety disorders, this is largely unknown. Within the iCNS, neurobiologists, chemists, psychiatrists, data scientists, and patient representatives work closely together to drive breakthroughs in research on psychiatric symptoms.  

 

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iCNS in the news

iCNS Consortium Meeting 2025

12 January 2026

On Tuesday, December 16th, the iCNS consortium gathered at Landgoed Oud Poelgeest for a full-day meeting, where PI's, Work Package leaders and early-career researchers presented their work and plans. The day highlighted the contributions of the new PhD candidates and the growing momentum of the consortium.

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The First iCNS Young Researchers Meeting

15 December 2025

On December 11, 2025, iCNS held its first Young Researchers Meeting at the University of Amsterdam, bringing together PhD students, postdocs, and PIs. The meeting fostered connection, launched the School of Chemical Neuroscience, and introduced the first Young Researchers Council.

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In the media: Karel Scheepstra on the Use of Psychedelics in Psychiatry

1 December 2025

iCNS researcher Karel Scheepstra, psychiatrist and Work Package Leader at iCNS, recently contributed to a public debate on the medical use of psychedelics through an opinion piece in de Volkskrant and a radio interview on NPO Radio 1.

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