Deciphering the Synaptic Basis of Fast-Acting Antidepressants
19th Webinar Series for Strengthening Fundamental Research Capacity with Drosophila in Rwanda
Unlocking fast antidepressant action at the synaptic level
Event Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM CAT |
| Format | Live Online Webinar |
| Registration | Free |
| Series | INSTAL Africa Webinar #19 |
About This Webinar
Join us for the 19th installment of the INSTAL Africa webinar series, where we explore cutting-edge research in fundamental neuroscience using Drosophila (fruit fly) as a model organism. This webinar will delve into the synaptic mechanisms underlying fast-acting antidepressants, offering insights into how these medications work at the cellular level.
What You'll Learn
- The synaptic basis of depression and antidepressant action
- How fast-acting antidepressants differ from traditional treatments
- Insights from Drosophila research applicable to human neuroscience
- Latest findings in neuropharmacology and mental health research
- Translational applications of fundamental research
Who Should Attend
- Neuroscience researchers and students
- Mental health professionals and psychiatrists
- Pharmacology and biomedical scientists
- Anyone interested in fundamental research and drug development
- Students and early-career researchers in life sciences
Speaker
Dr. Musa Iyiola Ajibola, PhD
Neuroscientist & Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Maryland School of Medicine, USA
Dr. Ajibola is a distinguished neuroscientist whose research focuses on understanding the molecular and synaptic mechanisms of psychiatric disorders and their treatments. His work utilizing Drosophila models has contributed significantly to our understanding of fast-acting antidepressant mechanisms.
Registration
FREE EVENT — Open to all researchers, students, and professionals
- Register using the "Register Now" button on this page
- Registration deadline: February 24, 2026
- Capacity: Limited to ensure quality interaction
About INSTAL Africa
Innovation Science and Technology for Action and Learning in Africa (INSTAL Africa) is a collaborative initiative focused on strengthening fundamental research capacity across Africa. The Drosophila webinar series brings world-class researchers to share cutting-edge findings and methodologies with African scientists and students.
Organizing Partners
- FIRAT Rwanda — https://firat.rw
- University of Rwanda
- Collaborating institutions
Previous Webinars
This is the 19th webinar in our ongoing series exploring fundamental research using Drosophila as a model organism. Previous topics have covered areas including genetics, immunology, developmental biology, and disease modeling.
