On Monday 12 October, the limits2vision – iRTG is pleased to welcome Dr Georgios Kafetzis, evolutionary neuroscientist in the group of Tom Baden at the University of Sussex, in Brighton (UK).

Dr Kafetzis presentation in Paris will be on „Of Sharks and Mice: Evolutionary Origin of Vertebrate Visual Circuits“, on Monday 12 October, 12 a.m. – 1 p.m. , at the Institut de la Vision (17 Rue Moreau, 75012 Paris, France).

Georgios Kafetzis is a visual neuroscientist at the University of Sussex working on the principles that shape the organization, function and evolution of visual systems. His research explores how retinal circuits transform visual signals into meaningful neural representations, combining experimental approaches in retinal neuroscience with evolutionary and computational perspectives.

Within the field of sensory neuroscience, his work addresses fundamental questions about how neural circuits balance information processing, efficiency and biological constraints — questions that closely align with the scientific vision of limits2vision. By investigating retinal computation across species and evolutionary timescales, Georgios Kafetzis contributes to a deeper understanding of how the visual system has evolved to optimize information transmission under energetic and structural limitations.

11–13 June 2027 | Castle Wildenstein, Leibertingen, Germany
The „Vision Camp“ is back.

In 2027 it will bring together PhD students and early-career researchers from across Europe for three days of scientific exchange, networking, and interdisciplinary learning in the inspiring setting of Castle Wildenstein in Leibertingen, Germany. Scheduled to take place from Friday, 11 June to Sunday, 13 June 2027, the conference continues a successful tradition that has fostered collaboration among young investigators in vision science since 2010.

Held at the historic Castle Wildenstein, Vision Camp offers a unique environment where doctoral researchers can present their work, engage in lively scientific discussions, and build lasting professional networks. The meeting is designed specifically for researchers at the PhD level, providing an informal yet highly stimulating atmosphere that encourages the exchange of ideas across disciplines.
The first limit2vision Vision Camp will be jointly organized by limits2vision-PhD students in collaboration with currently running Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks at the Institute for Ophthalmic Research in Tübingen and Institut de la Vision in Paris. The scientific programme will introduce participants to the full spectrum of vision science, spanning fundamental research in animal models through translational studies to clinical trials. This broad perspective will encourage interdisciplinary dialogue and provide young researchers with valuable insights into the diverse approaches that drive advances in vision research.

A central feature of Vision Camp is the opportunity for participants to present their own research projects and receive constructive feedback from peers and senior scientists. The conference also provides an excellent platform for establishing international collaborations and strengthening personal and professional networks within the European vision science community.

Participants will additionally have the opportunity to invite internationally renowned experts to deliver keynote lectures, offering inspiration and insights into cutting-edge developments in the field.

By combining outstanding science with an exceptional venue and a collaborative atmosphere, Vision Camp 2027 promises to be an inspiring experience for the next generation of vision researchers and an important milestone in strengthening the European vision science network.