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Brain simulation helps us understanding how our brain works – and developing personalized therapies for its diseases.

A human brain consists of 86 billion neurons and 150 trillion connections between them. It runs on as little energy as an LED light bulb. It would take 1,500 Google data centers (they only have 15) to simulate just one brain with molecular accuracy, costing 1 trillion dollar per year and consuming 600 terawatt hours.

Here at the Brain Simulation Section (part of Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin), we have been at the forefront of network-based brain simulation, computational neuroscience and its clinical application for more than 10 years.

In collaboration with other international research centers, we have developed a way to simulate a brain even on a laptop – with reduced complexity but feasible, sufficiently accurate, scalable and already used in practical clinical applications.

We work towards our vision of providing digital copies of a person’s brain to virtually plan and test personalized treatment of brain orders, e.g. Alzheimer’s, stroke, epilepsy or tumors.

Our team is growing fast and we would be happy to welcome you, e.g. as software developer, lab manager or research assistant! Check out our current job openings or send us your speculative application!

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Brain Simulation Section is a research center of Charité Universitätsmedizin

Berlin Institute of Health @ Charité

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  • 9th BigBrain Workshop

    28

    Oct

    October 28–29, Berlin, Germany & Online

    Join us for the 9th BigBrain Workshop to explore the latest advancements in high-resolution brain mapping, AI-driven tools, and brain simulation. Hosted by the Brain Simulation Section, we are excited to welcome you to this engaging and insightful Big

  • Berlin Neuroscience Meeting (BNM)

    16

    Oct

    October 16–17, Berlin, Germany

    We are pleased to announce that Professor Petra Ritter is co-chairing the 2025 Berlin Neuroscience Meeting.This year's edition of the BNM will again take place at the GLS Campus in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin

  • BrainModes Conference 2025

    8

    Oct

    October 8–10, Toronto, Canada

    Join the global computational neuroscience community at BrainModes 2025, October 8–10 in Toronto, Canada. This year’s event explores the frontiers of brain modeling, dynamics, and cognition—featuring a keynote talk by Prof. Petra Ritter. Don’t miss th

  • Bernstein Conference 2025 - Satellite Workshop

    29

    Sep

    September 29 – October 2, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

    Join the global computational neuroscience community at the Bernstein Conference 2025, September 29 to October 2 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This annual event brings together scholars and researchers worldwide to explore groundbreaking discoveries,

  • Einstein in the Dome - My Virtual Brain (RELOADED)

    24

    Sep

    September 24, Berlin, Germany

    Missed it the first time? Here's your second chance. Due to overwhelming demand, My Virtual Brain is back—step inside the dome and experience neuroscience like never before.


    After an incredible response to our first screening, **Einstein in the

  • Berlin 6G Conference 2025

    1

    Jul

    July 1–3, Berlin, Germany

    Join us at the 2025 Berlin 6G Conference!

    This year marks the beginning of the actual 6G standardization process, with initial decisions being made about how 6G will serve as the backbone of our f

  • Dr. Petra Ritter at AI4Health Summer School

    30

    Jun

    June 30 – July 3, Paris, France

    Join us at the AI4Health Summer School in Paris, where Dr. Petra Ritter will be holding a keynote lecture. You can find out more about the exciting program here. The event is taking place both in person and on

  • OHBM 2025

    24

    Jun

    June 24–28, Brisbane, Australia

    We are excited to announce that we will be presenting several posters at this year's OHBM Annual Meeting.

    Are you dedicated to advancing the understanding of the anatomical and fu

  • Brain Connectivity Workshop 2025

    21

    Jun

    June 21–22, Minjerribah, Australia

    We are excited to announce that the Brain Connectivity Workshop 2025, Synergetics, will take place on 21-22.06.2025 on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) in Australia.

    The [Brain Connectivity Workshop](https://brain-connectivity-workshop.org/bs

  • Bionnale 2025

    14

    May

    May 14–15, Berlin, Germany

    Join us this week at Bionnale 2025. Professor Petra Ritter will speak on the opening panel together with Roland Eils, Tilo Mandry, Viktoria Prantauer and Alexa Straus. The panel will address the question, "How can we m

  • DMEA 2025

    8

    Apr

    April 8–10, Berlin, Germany

    Find BIH and the Brain Simulation Lab at the DMEA convention for digital health at the Messegelände Berlin ExpoCenter City on the 8th to the 10th of April 2025. Our lab will be present at the [BIH Info Booth](https://www.

  • Girls' Day 2025

    3

    Apr

    April 3, Berlin, Germany

    Mark your calendars for April 3rd and get ready for an unforgettable journey into the realm of brain science!


    On April 3rd, an exciting opportunity awaits young girls across the country. It’s Girls' Day, a special day dedicated to ins

  • 16th Göttingen Meeting of the German Neuroscience Society

    26

    Mar

    March 26–29, Göttingen, Germany

    From March 26–29, 2025, the German Neuroscience Society will host the 16th Göttingen Meeting. With a diverse program of symposia, workshops, and talks, including a contribution from Prof. Petra Ritter, the event promises thoughtful discussion and new

  • Künstliche Intelligenz mit Verantwortung Gestalten

    25

    Mar

    March 25, Berlin, Germany

    Veranstaltungstipp: 🤖 🧠 Künstliche Intelligenz ist gekommen, um zu bleiben! Aber wie gestalten wir sie verantwortungsvoll? Können KI und offenes Wissen einander stärken? Wie frei sollte dieses Wissen sein? Und inwiefern lassen sich KI-Technologien fai

  • Co-Creating Digital Health Solutions Event

    5

    Mar

    March 5, Brussels, Belgium

    🚀 How can SMEs collaborate with hospitals to drive digital health innovation?

    On 5 March in Brussels, the Catalyst Event for SMEs will bring together healthcare providers, innovators, and funding experts to explore real-world challenges in digital he