Neuronal Circuits
March 10 - 13, 2010
Abstract Deadline: January 8, 2010

Organizers:
Cori Bargmann, HHMI/The Rockefeller University
Ed Callaway, Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Dmitri Chklovskii, HHMI Janelia Farm Research Campus

Typical Program Call for Nominations: Larry Katz Memorial Lecture

We are pleased to announce the third Cold Spring Harbor winter conference on Neuronal Circuits, which will begin at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, March 10 and run through lunch on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

A comprehensive description of neuronal circuitry, an old dream of neuroscientists, is about to become a reality with recent technological advances. As these advances have been made in different model organisms and systems, there is a need for a forum where neuroscientists studying various neuronal circuits could exchange ideas. This CSHL meeting will allow for neuroscientists working on neuronal circuits in a wide range of model organisms, from invertebrates to mammals, to come together and discuss their research. Contributions from research centered on neuronal circuits involving anatomical, physiological, theoretical and behavioral approaches will be encouraged.

Topics covered by the meeting include but are not limited to:
· Chemical senses
· Visual system
· Circuits underlying cortical function
· Motor control
· New methods for investigating structure & function of circuits

Invited speakers (confirmed):
Larry Abbott, Columbia University
Richard Axel, Columbia University
Axel Borst, MPI Martinsried, Germany
Srikanth Chalasani, Salk Institute of Biological Sciences
Karl Disseroth, Stanford University
Marla Feller, UC Berkeley
Joe Fetcho, Cornell University
Charles Gilbert, The Rockefeller University
Shaul Hestrin, Stanford University
Shawn Lockery, University of Oregon
Liqun Luo, Stanford University
Jeff Magee, HHMI Janelia Farm Research Campus
Ian Meinertzhagen, Dalhousie University, Canada
Markus Meister, Harvard University
May-Brit Moser, Norwegian University of Science & Technology
Mike Nusbaum, University of Pennsylvannia
Sebastian Seung, MIT
David Tank, Princeton University
Rachel Wilson, Harvard University

Abstracts are welcomed on all scientific topics related to the structure or function of neuronal circuits. They should contain only new and unpublished material and must be submitted electronically by the abstract deadline. Selection of material for oral and poster presentation will be made by the organizers and individual session chairs. Status (talk/poster) of abstracts will be posted on our web site as soon as decisions have been made by the organizers.

We are eager to have as many young people as possible to attend since they are likely to benefit most from this meeting. We have applied for funds from government and industry to partially support graduate students and postdocs. Apply in writing to stephens@cshl.edu stating need for financial support - preference is given to those submitting abstracts.

All questions pertaining to registration, fees, housing, meals, transportation, visas, abstract submission or any other matters may be directed to stephens@cshl.edu

We look forward to seeing you at Cold Spring Harbor in March.

This conference is supported in part by funds provided by:
CSHL Corporate Sponsor Program

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Regular packages are all inclusive and cover registration, food, housing, parking, wine-and-cheese party, lobster banquet, etc. No Housing packages include all costs except housing. Full payment is due 4 weeks prior to the meeting.