Synapse Diversity Spanning Molecules, Cells and Circuits

Synapses are remarkably complex subcellular organelles. They mediate the communication between millions of neurons to form larger circuits and sculpt information processing in the brain. The 2024 Synaptic Transmission GRS aims to further our understanding of the molecular, structural, and functional mechanisms that underlie synaptic target specificity and its role in the functional diversification of neuronal synapses. Within this theme, the meeting will highlight work bridging synaptic dynamics and circuit function as well as novel tools and computational methods to probe changes within and across synapses. The GRS format will allow scientists to present their unpublished work among their peers, while also providing a platform for career development in the form of a mentorship panel and round table with professionals of diverse research backgrounds.