Conference Description
Prior to the Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Neurobiology of Cognition, we will host a Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) on Neurobiology of Cognition geared specifically towards junior researchers at the doctorate and post-doctorate levels. This unique two-day seminar enables presentation and discussion of the latest cutting-edge science generated by trainees in a friendly and supportive academic atmosphere. Each attendee is expected to present a poster, at the very least. Talks will be selected and invited by the GRS Chair and Co-Chair. The GRS enables attendees to gain a broad overview of the current state-of-the-art in the Neurobiology of Cognition field, network with their peers, and familiarize themselves with the Gordon Conference format before joining the GRC wherein senior, renowned scientists will present world-class research and discussion.
The 2022 Neurobiology of Cognition GRS will focus on Multidisciplinary Approaches to Understanding the Neural Circuits of Cognition, transcending discipline-specific boundaries and encouraging debate on the strengths and limitations of currently-available techniques and/or methodologies. It is our intention to encourage and engage discussion on how these diverse state-of-the-art technologies can be better integrated to drive innovation in collaborative and cross-disciplinary human and non-human animal cognitive neuroscience research.
The GRS talks will be divided into two sessions following an opening Keynote Lecture on Neural Circuits of Cognition and AI:
1) Measuring the neural circuits of cognition.
This section will cover work that focuses on measuring brain activity in health and disease using neuroimaging, electrophysiology, calcium imaging and other correlational techniques in humans and laboratory animals.
2) Modulating the neural circuits of cognition.
This section will include work that manipulates brain activity using, amongst other techniques, transcranial magnetic stimulation, pharmacological challenges, optogenetics, chemogenetics and/or permanent lesions to understand the causal role of brain circuits in cognition.
A concerted effort has been made by the Chair and Co-Chair to organize a GRS mentorship panel for junior scientists involving conversation and discussion not only on academic career paths but also those related to industry, government, administration and entrepreneurship.
We sincerely hope you will join us in making the 2022 GRS on Neurobiology of Cognition a huge success. We will strive to uphold the principles of the Gordon Seminars in bringing together a talented community of junior scientists from diverse backgrounds and are committed to gender equality in the representation of our speakers. We look forward to receiving your application.
