Linking Genes and Neural Circuits to Behavior and Evolution

The neural basis of animal behavior cannot be uncovered by studying a single model system at a single level. Deeper understanding will only come by studying behavior and the brain at multiple levels: from how genes build neural circuits; how circuits generate behavior; and how these processes have changed over evolution. This meeting will focus on the variety of technologies and model systems employed at the cutting-edge of neuroethology to link these multiple levels of understanding. This meeting will also provide opportunities for young researchers to receive mentorship from senior members of the field.