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Frontal Cortex (GRS)

Gordon Research Seminar

Exploring Perspectives on the Structure and Function of the Frontal Cortex

August 3 - 4, 2024
Chairs and
Holderness School
33 Chapel Lane
Holderness, New Hampshire, United States
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Conference Description

The Frontal Cortex GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.

The seminar will highlight the breadth of research spanning molecular, anatomical, behavioral, and clinical topics across model systems to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the frontal cortex. It will encourage discussion of unpublished work and cultivate community and collaboration across up-and-coming scientists researching the prefrontal cortex. A central focus of this seminar is to accent and celebrate the diversity of the frontal cortex scientifically and across our research community.

Due to limited accommodations at this venue, guest housing is very limited. To request family/guest housing please reach out to your Conference Operations Associate.

Related Meeting

This GRS will be held in conjunction with the "Frontal Cortex" Gordon Research Conference (GRC). Those interested in attending both meetings must submit an application for the GRC in addition to an application for the GRS. Refer to the associated GRC program page for more information.

Conference Program

Saturday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Arrival and Check-in
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Introductory Comments by GRC Staff / Welcome and Introduction from the Chairs
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Structure and Function of the Frontal Cortex
Discussion Leader:
3:45 pm - 3:50 pm
General Discussion
3:50 pm - 4:05 pm
"Endogenous Opioid Receptor-Mediated Regulation of Prefrontal Cortex Microcircuitry and Valence Processing"
4:05 pm - 4:10 pm
Discussion
4:10 pm - 4:25 pm
"Schizophrenia-Associated Changes in Spatial Gene Expression Across the Human Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex"
4:25 pm - 4:30 pm
Discussion
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Circuit-Based Approaches to Determining Frontal Cortex Functionality
Discussion Leader:
7:30 pm - 7:45 pm
"Sex Differences in Frontal Cortical Mechanisms Mediating Fear Extinction"
7:45 pm - 7:50 pm
Discussion
7:50 pm - 8:05 pm
"Dopamine Activity Modulates Prefrontal-Visual Oscillatory Synchrony and Governs Target Selection during Working Memory"
8:05 pm - 8:10 pm
Discussion
8:10 pm - 8:25 pm
"Role of the Mouse Prelimbic Cortex in Mediating Behavioral Responses to Height Threat"
8:25 pm - 8:30 pm
Discussion
8:30 pm - 8:45 pm
"The Influence of Social Isolation on the Fronto-Insular Circuits in the APP/PS1 Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease"
8:45 pm - 8:50 pm
Discussion
8:50 pm - 9:05 pm
"Analysis of Brain-Wide Connectivity to the Mouse Dorsal Peduncular Cortex"
9:05 pm - 9:10 pm
Discussion
9:10 pm - 9:30 pm
General Discussion
Sunday
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Learning and Memory Involving the Frontal Cortex
Discussion Leader:
9:00 am - 9:15 am
"The Prelimbic Cortex Arbitrates Memory-Guided Conflict Resolution"
9:15 am - 9:20 am
Discussion
9:20 am - 9:35 am
"Medial Orbitofrontal Cortex Representation of Active Avoidance Behavior and Refinement Over Learning"
9:35 am - 9:40 am
Discussion
9:40 am - 9:55 am
"The Mouse Dorsal Peduncular Cortex Encodes Fear Memory"
9:55 am - 10:00 am
Discussion
10:00 am - 10:15 am
"Breaking Down Stress Responses: Proteomic and Immune Signature Variations in Resilient and Susceptible Female Rats"
10:15 am - 10:20 am
Discussion
10:20 am - 10:35 am
"Anterior Cingulate Cortex Encodes Spontaneously Formed Choice Priors During Perceptual Decision-Making"
10:35 am - 10:40 am
Discussion
10:40 am - 11:00 am
General Discussion
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Poster Session
Coffee will be served in the poster area from 11:00 am - 11:30 am
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Mentorship Component: A Neuroscientist's Guide to Non-R1 Focused Career Options
Discussion Leaders: and
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Panel Discussion
A Neuroscientist's Guide to Non-R1 Focused Career Options
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Evaluation Period
Complete the GRS Evaluation Forms; Election of Future Chair(s)
3:00 pm
Seminar Concludes

Contributors

Stoelting Co. - ANY-maze
Northeastern University
Tucker-Davis Technologies
Kenan Institute for Engineering, Technology and Science at North Carolina State University

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