Inhibitory Synapses and Circuits

Inhibitory control of neural circuits is critical to the function of the central nervous system and represents a major target for therapeutics. The 2015 Gordon Research Conference on Inhibition in the CNS will present cutting edge research on synaptic and circuit-level mechanisms of inhibition, with the goal of facilitating in-depth discussions and collaborations between investigators to advance knowledge in the field. The program will feature world-class investigators that explore fundamental topics in inhibitory neural function. Scientific sessions will highlight regulation of inhibitory synaptic transmission and experience dependent plasticity, inhibition in intact circuits and GABA signaling in health and disease. There will also be a focus on development, with sessions coving inhibitory synapse development and the role of GABA in developing circuits.

The meeting will offer a collegial atmosphere with substantial time for interactions among scientists and trainees during multiple poster sessions and informal gatherings. Some poster presenters will be selected for short talks. The conference promotes outstanding opportunities for junior scientists to present research and interact with leaders in the field. The preceding Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) will make this meeting particularly attractive for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, providing a forum for oral and poster presentations that will prepare junior scientists for the subsequent GRC. The conference promises high-quality and cutting-edge scientific sessions, a lively and collegial exchange of ideas, and a deeper understanding of fundamental mechanisms of inhibition in brain function.