Conference Description
The Mechanisms of Epilepsy and Neuronal Synchronization 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.
This meeting will focus on understanding epilepsy from molecules to networks. The 2026 GRS aims to bridge multidisciplinary perspectives, from molecular and cellular mechanisms to larger-scale changes in circuit and network dynamics, in order to tackle questions such as: How do changes at a molecular and cellular level (e.g., transcriptomics, cell signaling, and metabolic processes) impact disease development and progression? How do these factors contribute to larger scale changes in circuit dynamics, network physiology, and behavior? How do these alterations impact epileptogenesis and seizure generation? How do these changes inform novel therapeutic targets to treat developmental and acquired epilepsies? In addition to innovative scientific content, we will provide a welcoming, collaborative, and safe environment to support networking and career development in the field of epilepsy research, from academia to industry and beyond.
An outline of the program components for this GRS is displayed below. The seminar chair is currently developing their detailed program schedule, which will include the speakers they select from submitted abstracts, in addition to any additional components outlined below. The detailed program will be available by June 16, 2026. Please check back for updates.
