Optogenetics and Imaging: Technology Development, Novel Applications, and Closing the Loop Between Models and Experiments

The application of optogenetic tools to investigate neural circuits has become a staple in many labs. Yet there is a vast parameter space in terms of the pattern of activity to be implemented that has yet to be explored. In this meeting, we will explore the frontiers of the field (technology development, integration of models and experiments, closed-loop manipulation, novel biological applications) but also work towards integrating these diverse subfields. What are common motifs, problems and solutions that span the fields applying optogenetic tools?