Neuronal Circuits
March 18 - 20, 2020 Virtual Meeting
Abstract Deadline: January 24, 2020

Organizers:

Gwyneth Card, HHMI Janelia Farm Research Campus
Florian Engert, Harvard University
Fritjof Helmchen, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Vanessa Ruta, The Rockefeller University

Call for Nominations: Larry Katz Memorial Lecture - deadline to submit: January 24, 2020

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COVID-19: It is with considerable regret that we announce the cancellation of the upcoming CSHL in-person meeting on Neuronal Circuits because of ongoing concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. In an effort to prioritize our participants’ health while still promoting scientific exchange, we are hosting a virtual meeting, including oral sessions via Zoom and a digital poster platform, in its place. Please check your email for updates regarding the virtual meeting, refunds, and other important details.

We will continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation as it evolves, following CDC guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of our participants and staff. Full advisory 

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The eighth Cold Spring Harbor conference on Neuronal Circuits will take place virtually on Wednesday, March 18 through Friday, March 20, 2020.

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.

NEURONAL CIRCUITS
Virtual Meeting hosted by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory using Zoom/Slack/Web-based tools
Scientific program arranged by: Gwyneth Card, Florian Engert, Fritjof Helmchen, and Vanessa Ruta

Wednesday, March 18 –Friday, March 20, 2020

Wednesday   10:00 am    1 Innate Behaviors

Wednesday    2:00 pm    2 Technology

Thursday     10:00 am    3 Learned Behaviors

Thursday     11:00 am    4 Internal States

Thursday     2:00 pm    5 Goal-directed Behaviors

Friday      10:00 am    6 Controlling Behavior

Friday      12:30 pm    Larry Katz Lecture

Friday      2:00 pm    7 Social Behaviors

Throughout meeting      Virtual Poster Session with Slack channel for one-one dialogue

Topics:
  • Technology
  • Innate Behaviors
  • Learned Behaviors
  • Internal States
  • Social Behaviors
  • Controlling Behavior
  • Goal Directed Behavior
Speakers:

Misha Ahrens, Janelia Farm, HHMI
Tiago Branco, Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, UK
Rainer Friedrich, Friedrich Miescher Institute, Switzerland
Lisa Giocomo, Stanford University
Georg Keller, Friedrich Miescher Institute, Switzerland
Mackenzie Mathis, Harvard University
Bence Olveczky, Harvard University
Carlos Ribeiro, Champalimaud Foundation, Portugal
Rachel Wilson, Harvard Medical School
Claire Wyart, Institut du Cerveau et de la Moelle Epinière, France

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

Pricing:

Trial Virtual Package: $200

This new Trial Virtual Package includes access to the live videostream of invited and selected talks, virtual poster platform, and the digital abstract program. We hope to be able to provide recorded footage of the webcast as well.