Faculty Members of the Biological Faculty Participate in International Neuroscience Conference in Africa

Master’s student Eyons Tchang and Associate Professor of the Department of Human and Animal Physiology Vladimir Belyakov from Samara University participated in the 17th International Conference of the African Society of Neuroscientists. The notable conference, titled “Brain and Environment: The Challenge of the Future,” was held at Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech, Morocco.

The event was organized with support from the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) and featured numerous plenary lectures by leading neuroscientists worldwide, symposiums, oral and poster presentations, roundtable discussions, and workshops.

Key conference themes included:

·         Neurogenetics, neurodevelopment, and stem cells;

·         Emotions, cognition, and behavior;

·         Neuroimmunology, neuroinflammation, and neuroinfections;

·         Neurochemistry and neuropharmacology;

·         Nutrition, metabolic disorders, and brain diseases;

·         Stress and mental health;

·         Modern approaches to teaching neuroscience.

The researchers from Samara University presented a study investigating how different experimental models of inflammation affect hemodynamics and cardiac regulatory mechanisms. Their work highlighted not only the impairment of normal hemodynamics but also a reduction in baroreflex efficacy under the influence of bacterial lipopolysaccharide and the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-6.

The findings hold practical significance, as impaired baroreflex regulation of the heart is a poor prognostic indicator observed in humans during postoperative recovery after general anesthesia, as well as in cases of metabolic syndrome, hypertension, blood disorders, and other pathologies. The study expands current understanding of the pathogenesis of cardiac regulation disorders during inflammation of varying origins, including immune system hyperactivation and cytokine storms.

Additionally, Eyons Tchang delivered an oral presentation at a special session dedicated to students of African descent.

The organizers expressed deep gratitude to the representatives from Samara University for their active participation and emphasized hopes for future collaboration, knowledge exchange, and joint scientific endeavors.

The research by Eyons Tchang and Vladimir Belyakov will be published in the peer-reviewed international journal Neuroscience.