Expanding and Integrating Optogenetic Tools and Techniques

The Gordon Research Seminar on Optogenetic Approaches to Understanding Neural Circuits and Behavior is a unique opportunity for graduate students, post-docs, and other scientists with comparable levels of experience and education to present and exchange new data and cutting-edge ideas. It is also an opportunity to network with a group of outstanding peers that will form the next generation of neuroscientists.

This GRS will engage neuroscientists at all levels of optogenetic tool development, utilization, and integration with other methodologies. Through discussion of cutting-edge research related to optogenetics at these various levels, participants can expect to gain insight into strategies used to dissect neural activity over a wide range of behaviors. This GRS will complement the topics in the associated GRC and will have an additional focus on networking, developing presentation skills, and mentoring in a small and collaborative environment.