Conference Description
The Modulation of Neural Circuits and Behavior 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 aim of this seminar is to bring together outstanding young scientists with a keen interest in neural underpinnings of behavior. The focus of the seminar is to present a wide range of approaches to understanding brain function in behavior, spanning from molecular mechanisms to complex circuit level computations. We will also highlight avenues for combining various methodologies with a goal of converging on common ideas.
Additionally, the seminar aims to empower young scientists to make informed choices regarding their professional development via panel discussions featuring successful principal investigators of diverse backgrounds and career trajectories. To encourage open communication between the participants, the program will also include engaging networking activities.
Application Instructions
The seminar will feature approximately 10 talks and 2 poster sessions. All attendees are expected to actively participate in the GRS, either by giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster. Therefore, all applications must include an abstract.
The seminar chair will select speakers from abstracts submitted by February 9, 2025. Those applicants who are not chosen for talks and those who apply after the deadline to be considered for an oral presentation will be expected to present a poster. In order to participate, you must submit an application by the date indicated in the Application Information section above.
Program Format
Gordon Research Seminars are 2-day meetings which take place on the Saturday and Sunday just prior to the start of the associated GRC. The GRS opens with a 1-hour introductory session on Saturday afternoon, followed by a poster session, dinner and a 2-hour session in the evening. Sunday morning begins with breakfast and is followed by another 2-hour session, a second poster session, and lunch. A final 1-hour session takes place just after lunch, and the associated GRC begins later that evening.
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 March 18, 2025. Please check back for updates.
Keynote Speaker
Speakers
- To Be Selected from Submitted Abstracts
Discussion Leaders
- To Be Selected from Submitted Abstracts
Mentorship Component
- "Supporting Scientific Communities"