Conference Description
The Modulation of Neural Circuits and Behavior GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
Neuromodulatory systems, encompassing catecholamine and neuropeptide signaling, facilitate dynamic and adaptive neuronal processing both locally and brainwide across various temporal scales. Although foundational discoveries were made decades ago, new methods for in vivo imaging, neuronal and neural circuit manipulation, quantification of behavior and computational modeling are revisiting and challenging the established paradigms of circuit and behavioral neuroscience. This conference will bring together experts and junior scientists from a broad range of disciplines to share novel insights and develop new hypotheses of how nervous systems enable the remarkable spectrum of individual and collective behaviors from nematodes to humans.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by January 18, 2025. Please check back for updates.
Neuromodulation of Social Behavior
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Neural Plasticity in Motivated Behaviors
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Neuromodulation of Innate Behavior in Invertebrates
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Neural Mechanisms of Social Communication
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Affective Behavior Modulation and Learning
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Behavioral and Neural Network Dynamics
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Principles Underlying Neural Circuit Operation
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Novel Tools to Uncover Neuromodulation
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Systemic Neuromodulation: Brain-Body-Axis
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The GRC Power Hour™
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