The EBRI Foundation has organized, in collaboration with La Sapienza University in Rome, the Neuroscience Olympics for Lazio Region, an international competition for high school student.   The competition, promoted by the Italian Society of Neurosciences, aims at increasing the interest in biology in general, as well as the study of the structure and functioning of the human brain.  In particular, the competition involves students, their teachers and indirectly their families. It also fosters, through the media, awareness on the importance of the neuroscience.

17 schools in Rome and the province participated with more than 300 students. Regional competitions were held at the ‘Aula Montalenti’, on Saturday, 17 March.

Winners of the competitions:

1. Pinzaglia Camilla, Liceo Statale Terenzio Mamiani
2. Rossi Matteo, Liceo scientifico Giuseppe Peano
3. Fusco Francesca, Liceo scientifico Giuseppe Peano