
World Brain Day: research from the Santos Dumont Institute unveils the human "command center"
Do estudo da memória à produção de tecnologias voltadas para a reabilitação, o cérebro é protagonista na atuação do Instituto Santos Dumont (ISD). Considerado o

ISD is hiring for Multiprofessional Social Worker Preceptor and Administrative Assistant positions; see the job postings.
O Instituto Santos Dumont (ISD) lançou, nesta segunda-feira (20), dois editais de processo seletivo para preenchimento de vagas em diferentes áreas. O primeiro edital abre

CER ISD Coordinator Shares Experience on Individual Therapeutic Project at National Health Congress
Physiotherapist preceptor Camila Simão, coordinator of the Specialized Rehabilitation Center at the Santos Dumont Institute (CER ISD), participated in the thematic panel “Care that makes sense:

Research from ISD, presented at an international event, reports on the use of brain-computer interfaces for cognitive training in people with long-term Covid.
A Master's student from the Postgraduate Program in Neuroengineering (PPGN) at the Santos Dumont Institute (ISD) participated in the IEEE International Conference on Human-Machine Systems (ICHMS), held in

The show "Pausa" concludes the ISD's Dance Therapy outreach project, carried out with people with disabilities.
The Santos Dumont Institute (ISD) held, last Friday (10), the Pause Show, a cultural presentation that marked the end of the extension project activities.

School holidays coincide with a seasonal period for common childhood infections; ISD specialist provides guidance on precautions.
The school holiday period causes children to spend more time away from home, in family activities that include visits to beaches and parks.

ISD trains classroom assistants in Macaíba on inclusive etiquette and how to manage students with disabilities.
Classroom assistants working in the basic education network of Macaíba participated, this Wednesday (1st), in an intersectoral anti-ableist training promoted by

SIG Re(h)abilitar, from ISD, discusses person- and family-centered practice as the basis of the Individual Therapeutic Project.
The fourth meeting of the SIG Re(h)abilitar of 2026 takes place this Wednesday (July 1st), starting at 1:30 PM. The theme is “Person-Centered Practice”.

Technology and neurodevelopment; learn about the program for the XII Neuroengineering Symposium, which takes place in conjunction with the Abenepi Congress.
The program for the XII Neuroengineering Symposium of the Santos Dumont Institute (ISD) brings together researchers, professionals, and students for four days of activities focused on discussion.

ISD is hiring a Scientific Communication Analyst; find out how to apply.
The Santos Dumont Institute (ISD) is launching a call for applications to fill one vacancy for the position of Scientific Communication Analyst. Applications are open until [date].

The submission period for papers and registration for the XII ISD Neuroengineering Symposium and Abenepi Congress is now open; find out how to participate.
The Santos Dumont Institute (ISD) is now accepting registrations and submissions of scientific papers for the XII Neuroengineering Symposium, which will be held jointly in 2026.

Rescue through play: an initiative promoted by ISD and Childfund Brazil encourages playful parenting in the Quilombola Community of Capoeiras.
Anyone approaching the Chapel of Our Lady of Aparecida, in the Quilombola Community of Capoeiras, in Macaíba/RN, was warmly greeted by the sound of children's laughter, by

Speech-language pathologist preceptor from ISD participates in international event and learns about scientific research and healthcare settings in Italy.
Learning about innovative care protocols, strengthening scientific partnerships, and sharing research developed in Rio Grande do Norte in international settings were the main objectives of the event.

Symposium of the Northeast Network for the Care of People with Disabilities promotes dialogue on expanding specialized care and strengthening public policies.
The challenges surrounding assistance for people with disabilities and the formulation of public policies aimed at this population were the topic of three days of...

The 1st Symposium of the Care Network for People with Disabilities in the Northeast opens its program with dialogues on public policies and the regionalization of healthcare.
The promotion of public policies aimed at people with disabilities and the regionalization of healthcare were themes that marked the opening of the 1st Symposium of

Researchers develop artificial intelligence-based system to improve dysphagia diagnosis.
Using technology to improve speech-language pathology and dysphagia diagnosis: this was the main objective of a study developed by scientists at the Santos Institute.

Meeting of the SIG Re(h)abilitar project encourages dialogue on the Biopsychosocial Model and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.
The role of the Biopsychosocial model and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in the implementation of the Individualized Therapeutic Project (ITP) will be the topic.

ISD opens enrollment for Master's Program in Neuroengineering; find out how to apply.
The Santos Dumont Institute (ISD) is launching a call for applications for its Master's program in Neuroengineering. Applications are free and open until [date].

ISD promotes seminar to discuss support and protection for people in situations of sexual violence.
With the aim of broadening the strategic debate and knowledge about the different types of violence, reporting channels and measures to...

ISD users win 29 medals at the Paralympic Meeting in Natal.
Users of the Santos Dumont Institute (ISD) collectively won a total of 29 medals during the Natal stage of the Loterias Caixa 2026 Paralympic Meeting. Promoted

The Director-General of ISD defends the Social Organization model as an engine for innovation and development at a CGEE seminar.
The Director-General of the Santos Dumont Institute (ISD), Reginaldo Freitas Júnior, participated last Tuesday (19) in the seminar “The Model of Social Organizations for the promotion of

ISD is hiring a Multiprofessional Psychologist Preceptor; find out how to apply.
The Santos Dumont Institute (ISD) is launching a call for applications to fill two vacancies for the position of Multiprofessional Psychologist Preceptor. Applications are open until [date].

Miguel Nicolelis returns to the presidency of the Board of Directors of the Santos Dumont Institute.
Neuroscientist and founder of the Santos Dumont Institute (ISD), Miguel Nicolelis, is back as chairman of the institution's Board of Directors. He replaces...

ISD and UFRN promote Pint of Science 2026 in Natal.
The Santos Dumont Institute (ISD), in partnership with the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), promotes the Pint of Science festival, considered the

Implementation of the Individual Therapeutic Project is the theme of the second meeting of the SIG Re(h)abilitar 2026.
The implementation of the Individual Therapeutic Project (ITP) in the care network for people with disabilities will be the central theme of the second meeting of the SIG Re(h)abilitar.

In Brasilia, the Director General of ISD defends the leading role of Federal Social Organizations in the debate on the new legal framework in the Chamber of Deputies.
The General Director of the Santos Dumont Institute (ISD), Reginaldo Freitas Júnior, participated this Tuesday (28) in a Public Hearing promoted by the Administration and Commission

ISD promotes continuing education program with Primary Health Care teams in Macaíba.
The Santos Dumont Institute (ISD) held, last Thursday (23), the inaugural class of continuing education training with Primary Health Care professionals.

ISD study identifies how protein regulates memory duration in the brain.
Why are some experiences stored permanently while others disappear within a few hours? The answer lies in complex molecular processes that determine the strength and...

AI Supercomputer: Representatives from MCTI conduct a technical visit to the ISD facilities in Macaíba.
Representatives from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) carried out, this Thursday (16), a technical visit to the Edmond and Lily Safra International Institute of Neuroscience.

ISD research recruits volunteers for exoskeleton study focused on Foot Drop Syndrome.
The Postgraduate Program in Neuroengineering (PPGN) at the Santos Dumont Institute (ISD) is accepting applications from volunteers who wish to participate in a research project on...