Satellite Events
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NIDA-NIAAA Mini-Convention Frontiers in Addiction Research
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 07, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 08, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: National Institute of Health
The annual 2023 NIDA-NIAAA Frontiers in Addiction Research Mini-Convention is joint event organized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Neuroscience Workgroup. The 2023 Mini-Convention will be held as a 2-day virtual meeting on November 7-8, 2023, from 11am-3pm ET. The annual NIDA-NIAAA Mini-Convention provides a forum for presentations and discussions of current topics in neuroscience and addiction research. Topics of significant or emerging scientific interest were presented as mini-symposia that describe current knowledge and the use of state-of-the-art approaches in pursuing research in select topic areas, and that enable additional discussion of the implications of the research. The Mini-Convention also showcases research by premier early stage and junior investigators working in the fields of alcohol and substance abuse and addiction research through the Early Career Investigator Showcase (ECIS) symposium. The highlight of the Mini-Convention is the keynote address presented by the recipient of the annual Jacob P. Waletzky Memorial Award. The Jacob P. Waletzky Award is given to a young scientist (within 15 years of his/her Ph.D. or MD degree) whose independent research has led to significant conceptual and empirical contributions to the understanding of drug addiction.
Website
https://apps1.seiservices.com/nida-niaaa/frontiers/
Contact
For questions regarding the meeting content please contact: Shang-Yi (Anne) Tsai at shang-yi.tsai@nih.gov and John Matochik at john.matochik@nih.gov.
For questions regarding Zoom or technical difficulties with the virtual meeting please contact: David Mazza at dmazza@seiservices.com.
For questions regarding the meeting website please contact: Caitlin Dudevoir at cdudevoir@sdsolutionsllc.com.
Shang-Yi Tsai , NIDA/NIH
Phone:1(301)827-5842
Web:https://apps1.seiservices.com/nida-niaaa/frontiers/Default.aspx
John Matochik , NIAAA/NIH
Email:jmatochi@mail.nih.gov
BrightFocus Alzheimer's Fast Track
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 08, 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Date & Time: Thursday, November 09, 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Date & Time: Friday, November 10, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: BrightFocus Foundation
The BrightFocus Alzheimer's FastTrack is an immersive workshop experience that focuses on training new investigators and provides networking and mentorship opportunities with established, senior investigators. The three day workshop provides an overview of the state of the science in Alzheimer's research and focuses on unmet needs and future directions, culminating in a group based mock grant proposal on the last day. Graduate students, post-docs, and researchers transitioning from other fields are welcome to attend.
Sharyn Rossi , BrightFocus Foundation
Phone:(949)331-4591
Web:brightfocus.org
Meklit Bekele
Email:mbekele@brightfocus.org
2023 Marmoset Bioscience Symposium
Date & Time: Thursday, November 09, 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: Marmohub.org
The major goal of the 2023 Marmoset Bioscience Symposium is part of a multiple-pronged approach to establish a consortium aimed at highlighting cutting-edge research in marmosets and promoting marmosets as a key model system in the next chapter of biomedical research. The meeting will provide a networking forum for both U.S. and overseas-established investigators and junior scientists from diverse backgrounds to interact and communicate their research findings.
Kuo-Fen Lee , Salk Institute
Email:johns@salk.edu
Phone:(858) 453-4100
Debbie Doan
Email:johns@salk.edu
IEEE Brain Discovery and Neurotechnology Workshop
Date & Time: Thursday, November 09, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: IEEE
Groundbreaking discoveries and engineering solutions hold the potential to ameliorate a wide range of neurological disorders and improve quality of life even as effective development requires an integrated approach and collaboration among stakeholders. Workshop program includes tracks covering emerging neurotechnologies, ML for brain discovery, clinical application & impact; poster presentations; panels; exhibits. Register: https://brain.ieee.org
Jack Gallant , UC Berkeley
Phone:(510) 642-2606
Cynthia Weber , IEEE Brain Community
Email:cynthia.weber@ieee.org
Phone:(906) 281-2538
Pre-SfN Motor System Symposium
Date & Time: Thursday, November 09, 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
Date & Time: Friday, November 10, 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
This will be a two-day event for the motor control, central pattern generator, and spinal circuits communities. On Nov. 9, there will be a symposium to celebrate the career of Dr. Michael O'Donovan. On Nov. 10, we will hold the annual Pre-SFN Motor Symposium meeting, with talks covering sensorimotor integration, spinal cord development and evolution, descending and ascending pathways, and local spinal circuits for motor control. An evening poster session will also be included.
Ariel Levine , National Institutes of Health
Kotrina Aldag , NINDS
Email:kotrina.aldag@nih.gov
Advances in Motor Learning and Motor Control
Date & Time: Friday, November 10, noon–7:30 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
This symposium provides an annual forum for presenting the best new work in motor control and motor learning, including studies of human motor behavior, imaging, motor neurophysiology, and computational modeling. The program will include two invited and ten contributed talks. Please see motor-conference.org for additional information. Organizers: Maurice Smith, Adrian Haith and Alaa Ahmed.
Maurice Smith , Harvard University
Email:mas@seas.harvard.edu
Phone:(617) 495-9287
Web:http://www.motor-conference.org/openconf.php
alaa ahmed , University of Colorado
Email:alaa@colorado.edu
Chen Institute - Beyond the Laboratory: Developing Neurotechnology Solutions for Mass Populations
Date & Time: Friday, November 10, 6:30–10 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute
Over the past several decades, neuroscience has provided thousands of demonstrations that specific brain signal recordings can provide meaningful information about a person’s brain or mind. However, to date, with very few exceptions, this research has not resulted in solutions that can improve brain- or mind-related function of large numbers of people. After an initial and highly successful workshop in Shanghai in September 2022, we are now proposing a Satellite Event that is dedicated specifically to the question of how to bring neuroscientific achievements to mass populations. In this series, world-reknown speakers from academia and industry discuss: 1) neurotechnologies and their historical context; 2) opportunities of neurotechnologies for mass populations; 3) scientific, technical, financial, and regulatory challenges; and 4) the design, implementation, and optimization of neurotechnologies that can successfully address the needs of mass populations. We expect that this event will contribute to the definition of the current state and future of an important new class of technologies that will have a major impact on people’s lives in the 21st century.
Jason Reindorp , Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute
Email:jason.reindorp@cheninstitute.org
Web:https://ant.chenfrontierlab.com/
Gerwin Schalk , Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Frontier Lab for Applied Neurotechnology
Email:gerwin.schalk@shanda.com
Phone:+86 21 6058 8688
Human Neocortical Neurosolver Course: A Software Tool for Neural Interpretation of MEG/EEG
Date & Time: Friday, November 10, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sponsor Category: Individual Group
Sponsored By: Human Neocortical Neurosolver Team
The Human Neocortical Neurosolver (HNN) is an open-source software tool to help researchers and clinicians interpret the cell and circuit origin of their MEG/EEG data. Attendees will learn how to use the HNN-GUI to study the origin of commonly measured signals, including ERPs and low frequency brain rhythms, followed by instruction on how to simulate these signals using the HNN-core Python interface. Free pre-registration is required & limited to 25 participants https://tinyurl.com/mryhbuy8.
Stephanie Jones , Brown University
Email:Stephanie_Jones@Brown.edu
Phone:(617)921-2412
Web:https://hnn.brown.edu
Tyler's Hope Foundation Summit on Dystonia Research
Date & Time: Friday, November 10, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: Tyler's Hope for a Dystonia Cure
In a “Manhattan Project” approach to addressing dystonia symptoms and ultimately identifying a cure, Tyler’s Hope brings together the top researchers in the field for The Summit on Dystonia Research. Attendees will hear about the present and future for genetics, pathophysiology, and therapeutics of DYT-TOR1A and other forms of Dystonia. This think tank provides an unencumbered, egoless environment for the researchers to combine their thoughts.
Mark Moehle , University of Florida
Phone:(225) 715-9928
Web:www.tylershope.org
Heather Parker , Tyler's Hope for a Dystonia Cure Foundation
Email:hparker@tylershope.org
Phone:352-246-1023
Calcium & Voltage Imaging Analysis using CaImAn
Date & Time: Friday, November 10, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Date & Time: Thursday, November 09, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: Center for Computational Neuroscience, Flatiron Institute, Simons Foundation
CaImAn is an open-source software package that provides scalable routines to process voltage and calcium imaging data and extract the activity of large populations of neurons. In this free two-day workshop, the developers of Caiman will give the theoretical background required to understand the algorithms it uses, and provide hands-on experience using Caiman on real-world data. Registration Link
Dmitri Chklovskii , Center for Computational Neuroscience, Flatiron Institute
Email:mturner@flatironinstitute.org
Web:https://www.simonsfoundation.org/people/dmitri-mitya-chklovskii/
Matthew B. Turner , Center for Computational Neuroscience, Flatiron Institute, Simons Foundation
Email:mturner@flatironinstitute.org
Phone:917.363.1095
Molecular and Cellular Cognition Society (MCCS)
Date & Time: Friday, November 10, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Date & Time: Thursday, November 09, 6–9 p.m.
Sponsor Category: Individual Group
Sponsored By: Molecular and Cellular Cognition Society (MCCS)
The Molecular and Cellular Cognition Society (MCCS) was founded in 2002. The MCCS meeting brings together scientists that integrate fundamental molecular, electrophysiological, and behavioral approaches in studies of cognition, as well as disorders with cognitive impairment. A poster session will occur on Thursday, Nov. 9th and the symposium will occur on Friday, Nov. 10th and feature 8 invited speakers as well as 8 speakers chosen from abstracts. FREE and open to all!
Sheena Josselyn , The Hospital For Sick Children
Phone:(416) 813-7654 1824Ext.
Karyn Frick , University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Email:frickk@uwm.edu
Workshop on Open Source Research Tools
Date & Time: Friday, November 10, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Date & Time: Saturday, November 11, 8–10 a.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: The OpenBehavior Project and American University's Center for Neuroscience and Behavior
The OpenBehavior Project is hosting a two-day workshop on open source research tools on Friday, November 10 and 11. The Friday session (9 am to 5:30 pm) will include talks by the developers of several popular open source projects (e.g. Bonsai, SLEAP, Open Ephys, UCLA Miniscopes, Touchscreen Cognition, Open Monkey Studio, the Creed Lab Lickometer), panel discussions on integrating open source tools into experimental pipelines, and an open session with developers. The Saturday session (8:00 am to 10:00 am) will be comprised of tutorials on microcontrollers (Arduino) and 3D design and printing. The workshop will be held at American University. For registration inquiries, please contact the OpenBehavior project at openbehavior@gmail.com or Mark Laubach at mark.laubach@american.edu.
Mark Laubach , American University
Email:mark.laubach@gmail.com
Phone:1(202)885-2116
Web:https://edspace.american.edu/openbehavior/
Lex Kravitz , Washington University
Email:alexxai@wustl.edu
Alternative Models of Consciousness
Date & Time: Saturday, November 11, 6:30–10 p.m.
Sponsor Category: Individual Group
Sponsored By: Mona Sobhani, Allison Paradise
Consciousness remains one of the greatest mysteries of science. Despite decades of research and theory, consciousness researchers are far from closing the gap between neurons and phenomenological experience with a widely-accepted theory. While the dominant theory in neuroscience proposes that consciousness arises from the brain, the past few years have seen alternative theories based on experimental evidence being published in scientific journals. This symposium will present an array of alternative theories of consciousness and the brain, and include group discussion about possible alternative mechanisms.
Mona Sobhani , University of Southern California
Phone:(818)383-7541
Allison Paradise
Email:allisoncparadise@gmail.com
Phone:8606803283
FTD Social
Date & Time: Saturday, November 11, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: Debra Niehoff/The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration
The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) invites everyone with an interest in FTD or related disorders (e.g., ALS) to join AFTD for the 2023 FTD Social. Chat with like-minded colleagues, meet AFTD staff, and learn about funding opportunities in FTD research. Students, postdocs, early-career researchers, and newcomers to the FTD field are especially welcome to participate in this informal networking event.
Debra Niehoff , The Association For Frontotemporal Degeneration
Phone:1(267)758-8654
g.tec Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Workshop
Date & Time: Saturday, November 11, 6:30–9 p.m.
Sponsor Category: Commercial
Sponsored By: g.tec medical engineering GmbH
Learn how to use non-invasive and invasive brain-computer interface technology for rehabilitation, control and brain assessment and see high-performance BCIs in action. The workshop will show state-of-the-art hardware and software solutions including wet, dry and hybrid EEG electrodes, wireless EEG, signal processing and classification algorithms. Furthermore, new application areas will be explained and the BCI Hackathon series, the BCI Award and the Unicorn platform will be explained.
Christoph Guger , g.tec medical engineering GmbH
Email:mayr@gtec.at
Phone:43 43725122
Katrin Mayr , g.tec medical engineering GmbH
Email:mayr@gtec.at
Neuroscience Gateway - Software Dissemination, Large Scale Modeling, Data Analysis on Supercomputers
Date & Time: Saturday, November 11, 7–10 a.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: Amitava Majumdar
Neuroscience Gateway serves the neuroscience community by providing easy, open and free access to a large number of neuroscience software and tools on supercomputing resources and academic cloud computing resources which are located at various national academic supercomputer centers in the US. It eliminates administrative and technical barriers and enables neuroscientists to do large scale modeling and data processing. Location: https://www.seas.gwu.edu/science-and-engineering-hall
Amitava Majumdar , University of California San Diego
Email:majumdar@sdsc.edu
Phone:8586100408
Open Resources for Cell Types and Taxonomies with the Allen Brain Map
Date & Time: Saturday, November 11, 7–10 a.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: Allen Institute
The Allen Institute for Brain Science releases open resources related to cell types, including single-cell transcriptomic, electrophysiology, morphology, and multimodal patch-seq data; corresponding analysis tools; and taxonomies and standards. At this workshop, learn about the Allen Institute’s research in cell types and taxonomies, open resources available from the Allen Brain Map, and applications for those resources. For more information and to register, visit alleninstitute.org/sfn2023.
Kaitlyn Casimo , Allen Institute
Email:events@alleninstitute.org
Phone:2066182786
Claire Weichselbaum , Allen Institute
Email:claire.weichselbaum@alleninstitute.org
Unleashing the Potential of Multimodal Fluorescence Imaging
Date & Time: Saturday, November 11, 6:30–9 p.m.
Sponsor Category: Commercial
Sponsored By: Bruker
Join us for an evening of captivating talks by prominent researchers who excel at multimodal imaging and analysis of neural circuits. A series of short talks will be followed by a reception with light fare and drinks. Learn about the latest advances in neural research and socialize with your neuroscience peers! Open to all SfN 2023 registrants. RSVP requested for planning purposes. RSVP HERE
Aina Afzal , Bruker Corporation
Phone:5202892207
Sara Tichenor , Bruker
Email:sara.tichenor@bruker.com
Phone:5204255044
Boston University Graduate Program for Neuroscience Community Event
Date & Time: Sunday, November 12, 7–10 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: Boston University Graduate Program for Neuroscience
The Boston University Graduate Program for Neuroscience invites our community to join us at our annual reception at SfN.
Sandra Grasso , Boston University Graduate Program For Neuroscience
Email:sgrasso@bu.edu
Phone:(617)358-1123
Web:https://www.bu.edu/neuro/academics/graduate/
Shelley Russek , Boston University Graduate Program for Neuroscience
Email:srussek@bu.edu
Phone:6179662973
Chinese Neuroscientists Social
Date & Time: Sunday, November 12, 6:30–10 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: Society for Chinese Neuroscientist (SCN)
The Society for Chinese Bioscientists in America (SCBA) and Society for Chinese Neuroscientist (SCN) invite all 2023 SfN attendees to this annual social event. Attendees will have opportunities to interact with guest distinguished Chinese neuroscientists and colleagues. This is a great opportunity to network, see old friends and make new ones. Food and drinks will be offered. All SfN attendees, who are of Chinese or non-Chinese origin, are welcome.
Dong Sun , Medical College Of Virginia
Email:dong.sun@vcuhealth.org
Phone:(804) 828-1318
Yang Yang , Purdue University College of Pharmacy & Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience (PIIN)
Email:yangyang@purdue.edu
Phone:765-494-2926
Ernst Strüngmann Forum Social
Date & Time: Sunday, November 12, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: Ernst Strüngmann Forum
A lot has happened over the last year. We hope that you will join us to reconnect and to enjoy an evening of good conversation.
Julia Lupp , Ernst Strüngmann Forum
Email:forums@esforum.de
Phone:49(069)79847602
Web:www.esforum.de
Catherine Stephen , Ernst Strüngmann Forum, FIAS
Email:forums@esforum.de
Phone:+49 178 5835989
For WINE-Women in Neural Engineering: Negotiating Power
Date & Time: Sunday, November 12, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: WINE
Women whose careers straddle neuroscience and engineering face unique challenges. This year's event will feature a panel of professionals from academia and industry to discuss issues specific to career advancement including how to assess your salary and benefits needs, and how to negotiate for your needs as you move up through promotions and tenure or negotiate a new job.
Karen Moxon , University of California Davis
Phone:1(530)752-8156
Web:womeninneuralengineering.org
Gabriela Lee , University of California Davis
Email:gmlee@ucdavis.edu
Phone:530-848-3088
Friends of the University of Rochester Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience Social
Date & Time: Sunday, November 12, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: University of Rochester / Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience
The University of Rochester Neuroscience Graduate Program, in conjunction with the Ernest J Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience welcome all current and previous students, faculty, and friends to this third annual social gathering. Join us to renew old friendships and promote future collaborations. Prospective graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are also welcome to mingle and learn about current developments and future directions. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Kathleen Jensen , University of Rochester
Email:kathleen_jensen@urmc.rochester.edu
Phone:(585)330-4932
Web:https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/del-monte-neuroscience.aspx
Victoria D'Agostino , University of Rochester
Email:victoria_dagostino
Phone:585-245-4457
International Brain Initiative Social
Date & Time: Sunday, November 12, 6:30–8 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: University of British Columbia
Come join us for an engaging evening with the International Brain Initiative's Executive Committee and Working Group Leads to learn about our new round of efforts catalyzing global collaboration in neuroscience. Everyone is welcome. This in-person event is free.
Our Social is now accepting RSVPs here:
https://bit.ly/IBISFN2023
Judy Illes , University of British Columbia
Phone:(604) 822-0746
Marianne Bacani , University of British Columbia
Email:bacanim@mail.ubc.ca
Phone:6048227920
Middle Eastern and African Neuroscientist Social - Event Cancelled
Date & Time: Sunday, November 12, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Sponsored By: Middle Eastern Neuroscientist Meetings
*This satellite event has been cancelled* We invite Middle-Eastern-born or African-born neuroscientists who work or train in either Middle-Eastern or African universities or elsewhere in the world for a social gathering whose goal is to promote neuroscience research, education, collaborations, and open communication in the Middle East and Africa. Graduate students and post-docs are particularly welcome. Huda Akil and Eric Nestler (SfN past presidents) are our special guests.
Contact:
Nelly Alia-Klein, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Email: nellyklein@gmail.com
Phone: 1(917)574-4419
Nelly Alia-Klein
Email:nellyklein@gmail.com
Phone:1(917)574-4419
Yavin Shaham , Intramural Research Program, NIDA-NIH
Email:yavin.shaham@nih.gov
Mitigating Health Disparities in Brain Disorders Starting with Basic Science
Date & Time: Sunday, November 12, 6:30–9 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: The National Academies' Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders
How can basic neuroscience research contribute to mitigating health disparities? Hear from a diverse panel, including academic researchers, funders, journal editors, and patients, discuss strategies to increase generalizability of data, address biases, and cultivate interdisciplinary collaborations to further health equity. Hosted by the National Academies’ Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous Systems Disorders, there will be networking and a complementary reception and shuttle service provided. Registration Link
Sheena Posey Norris , National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Phone:(202)334-2429
Web:https://www.nationalacademies.org/neuroforum
Maya Thirkill , National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Email:mthirkill@nas.edu
New Mexico Neuroscience Social
Date & Time: Sunday, November 12, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: Department of Neurosciences
The University of New Mexico Department of Neurosciences and the New Mexico SfN Chapter invites students, post-docs, alumni, faculty and friends to a social gathering for lively company and conversation. This is an opportunity to network, initiate or renew collaborations, and catch up with old colleagues. Prospective graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are also welcome to mingle and learn about current developments and future directions. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Jason Weick , University of New Mexico
Phone:5052724410
Parkinson's Disease Social
Date & Time: Sunday, November 12, 6:30–9 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: Parkinson's Foundation
Come join the staff of the Parkinson's Foundation, past grantees, and all those interested in Parkinson's disease research for an opportunity to network, catch up on the latest research, and to speak with staff to learn about Foundation funding opportunities.
Vicky Cattani , National Institute on Aging
Phone:3014804111
Svetlana Cvejic , Parkinson's Foundation
Email:scvejic@parkinson.org
Phone:9176401047
The Future of Small Molecules: A Neuroscience Drug Discovery Meeting and Networking Reception
Date & Time: Sunday, November 12, 6:30–9 p.m.
Sponsor Category: Commercial
Sponsored By: Sygnature Discovery
Join us for a symposium to showcase and discuss recent significant advancements in the field of neuroscience drug discovery. This will include talks about innovative approaches to improve the drug discovery process and breakthroughs in the pre-clinical development of small molecules for neurological disorders. A reception following will encourage networking with the aim to facilitate collaborations for future research and drug development endeavors. Food and drinks will be provided.
Hunter Shaw , Sygnature Discovery
Email:hunter.shaw@nuchemsciences.com
Tools, Tech and Theory: A BRAIN Initiative Alliance Social
Date & Time: Sunday, November 12, 6:30–9 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: The BRAIN Initiative Alliance
Interested in cutting-edge neuroscience tools & technology? Come ‘talk shop’ with some of the leading toolmakers funded by the US BRAIN Initiative. A broad array of technical tools and data resources are now available to the research community. Learn more at this informal and interactive social that is open to all SfN attendees. For a list of featured scientists and other updates visit: www.braininitiative.org/events/sfn-social/
Rebekah Corlew , NIH, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke (NINDS)
Kristin Dupre , NINDS
Email:kristin.dupre@nih.gov
Phone:3014961673
U.S.-Japan Brain Research Cooperative Program (BRCP) - Networking Session
Date & Time: Sunday, November 12, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: NIH/NINDS/Office of Global Health and Health Disparities
In the year 2000, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S., and the National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS), Okazaki National Research Institutes, Japan, launched a Brain Research Cooperative Program (BRCP) program under an umbrella agreement of “Cooperation in Research and Development in Science and Technology” between the governments of the U.S. and Japan. The purpose of the BRCP is to promote scientist exchange, training, and collaborations in basic, translational and clinical research between neuroscientists from the U.S. and Japan.
For additional information about the program, please see:
U.S. component: U.S.-Japan BRCP
Japan component: https://www.nips.ac.jp/jusnou/eng/
Purpose of the Social Event: The goal of the 2023 BRCP Networking Session is to highlight the research that is supported within the program and encourage new collaborations by providing a platform for prior supplement awardees and their trainees to present the results of their collaboration and training to potential applicants from the U.S. and Japan, and the broader neuroscience community. This event is organized by the National Institutes of Health (USA), and the National Institute for Physiological Sciences (Japan).
Stacey Chambers , NIH/NINDS
Email:chambers@ninds.nih.gov
18th Annual Christopher Reeve “Hot Topics” in Stem Cell Biology
Date & Time: Monday, November 13, 6:30–9 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: Evan Snyder
You're invited to the 18th Annual Christopher Reeve "Hot Topics" in Stem Cell Biology, organized by Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, The Salk Institute, The Scripps Research Institute and The University of California, San Diego. In this perennially popular "data blitz" format satellite symposium, you will hear 10-15 minute, short presentations by multiple investigators, each telling a single store and each talk followed by lively discussion and debate.
Evan Snyder
Tja Owens , Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
Email:towens@sbpdiscovery.org
Phone:858-795-5006
ALBA-IBRO Session: Deconstructing Colonial and Historical Biases in Neuroscience
Date & Time: Monday, November 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: IBRO, SfN, FENS and ALBA Network
This event aims to shed light on the impact of colonialism and historical biases in shaping the field of neuroscience. Speakers will provide both US and European perspectives on how these biases have influenced our understanding of the brain and how they still affect diversity in research and academia today.
Through discussions, we'll explore how these biases have affected research practices, knowledge production, and clinical applications, and what is currently being done at the research, institutional, and lab levels to address these issues.
This event will offer a platform for critical reflection and dialogue on how we can collectively strive for a more inclusive and equitable neuroscience, by taking an international approach to fighting discrimination and racism.
The session will include a Q&A with the audience and will be followed by some networking around snacks and drinks.
Mathilde Maughan , Federation of European Neuroscience Societies
Phone:32(2)5450406
Web:www.alba.network
Michael Yassa , University of California, Irvine
Email:myassa@uci.edu
Association of Korean Neuroscientists (AKN): Annual Meeting and Social
Date & Time: Monday, November 13, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: KSBNS, etc
In order to foster networking and collaboration among Korean neuroscientists, the Association of Korean Neuroscientists in America (AKN) organizes this annual social and dinner meeting for those attending SfN. All Korean scientists and students from America, Korea, and other countries are welcome to join the event. Please check the AKN website (akneuro.org) for updated information on the agenda, location, time, and registration. Contact: Hyungbae Kwon, hkwon29@jhmi.edu
Hyung-Bae Kwon , Johns Hopkins University
Email:hkwon29@jhmi.edu
Charles River's Networking Cocktail Reception
Date & Time: Monday, November 13, 6:30–9 p.m.
Sponsor Category: Commercial
Sponsored By: Charles River
Join us for this interactive networking and drinks reception to learn how working with a CRO can advance your neuroscience therapies. Connect with our neuroscience experts and partners on topics including selecting appropriate models and assays, translation of preclinical studies into clinical success, and how CRL can support you from drug discovery, through regulatory approval to commercialisation. Space is limited so please register your interest. Light refreshments will be provided. Register here: lhttps://bit.ly/461XoHQ
Nadia Destefano , Charles River
Email:Nadia.DeStefano@crl.com
Grass - MBL - Kavli Social
Date & Time: Monday, November 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: The Grass Foundation, the Marine Biological Laboratory, and The Kavli Foundation
This event is an informational social. The Grass Foundation, a nonprofit foundation focused on advancing neuroscience, offers the Grass Fellowship Program at the MBL. These fellowships offer the opportunity to conduct independent research with living and research expenses covered. The MBL, an affiliate of the University of Chicago, offers many neuroscience-related summer courses where students learn from experts. The Kavli Foundation supports Kavli-Grass summer fellowships in the Grass lab, focused on understanding how neural systems are impacted by environmental change.
Gerard Holmes , The Grass Foundation
Email:cecarr@umd.edu
Phone:+1 (917) 698-0363
Web:www.grassfoundation.org
Catherine Carr , University of Maryland, College Park
Email:cecarr@umd.edu
Phone:301-270-5258
Iranian Neuroscientists Community Social Event
Date & Time: Monday, November 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: IRNSC (a registered non-profit)
The Iranian Neuroscientists Community (IRNSC) is hosting a social event for Iranians attending SfN 2023. Discover new networks and collaborators, learn about opportunities for leadership in the organization, and foster a community within your field of research. Please visit our website at www.irnsc.com for up-to-date details. Contact Laili K. Boozary via Phone: 405-706-2015 or Email: (laili-boozary@ouhsc.edu) for questions.
Laili Boozary , University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Email:laili-boozary@ouhsc.edu
Phone:405-706-2015
Web:www.irnsc.com
ISTAART Reception
Date & Time: Monday, November 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: Alzheimer's Association
Join us for the Alzheimer's Association ISTAART Reception Monday, November 13th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm EST (location TBD). Enjoy appetizers, beer, wine, spirits, and soft drinks while networking and mingling with colleagues and cohorts. Registration is required.
Jamie Young , Alzheimer's Association
Phone:312-335-4054
Learn to Use the International Brain Laboratory (IBL) Brainwide Map Dataset
Date & Time: Monday, November 13, 6:30–8 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: International Brain Laboratory
The IBL released a Brainwide Map of mouse brain neural activity during decision-making, and we want you to use it to test your own hypotheses. At this tutorial we will teach you to search and download datasets, do basic analyses, and give tips for more advanced computation. We will also demonstrate how to upload your analysis results to our visualization website. Bring your laptop to work along with the demonstration. For more information and to register, visit internationalbrainlab.org/sfn2023
Hannah Bayer
Email:hannah.bayer@internationalbrainlab.org
Web:internationalbrainlab.org
Matteo Carandini
Email:m.carandini@ucl.ac.uk
Long-term Memory Encoding and Connectome Decoding Meetup
Date & Time: Monday, November 13, 6:30–9 p.m.
Sponsor Category: Individual Group
This meeting will bring together researchers in EM connectomics, engram tagging, and the molecular basis of memory, along with computational neuroscientists and theorists, to debate current models of how long-term learning and memory are physically encoded. A short award ceremony will honor exciting recent experiments. A moderated panel will then address this year’s meetup question: “What experiments are needed to support or refute our current theories of memory encoding?” This meetup concludes in a social with catered snacks and drinks.
Kenneth Hayworth , Janelia Research Campus
Email:kenneth.hayworth@gmail.com
Phone:(818)554-5992
Neurorehabilitation Social
Date & Time: Monday, November 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Sponsor Category: Individual Group
Sponsored By: Sponsors of the Neurorehabilitation Social
This 36th annual social invites attendees of SFN with interest in neurological rehabilitation. This satellite event brings together leaders and early stage scientists that conduct research in the fields of neuroscience and neurorehabilitation. The event is purely social and is designed to touch base with old colleagues and meet new colleagues. It will be held at the Eighteenth Street Lounge, 1230 9th St., NW, Washington, DC 20001; 202-919-7795. Light refreshments and drinks will be served, drinks will also be available for purchase. This event is sponsored by BKin Technologies, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, National Center of Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation (NM4R) & Medical University of South Carolina, Jail Medical, Inc, APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, Association for Neurorehabilitation, APTA Academy of Research, American Physical Therapy Association, and American Occupational Therapy Foundation. Eighteenth Street Lounge: Phone: 202.919.7795
Laurie King , Oregon Health & Science University
Phone:(971)219-5289
NINDS Therapeutic Development Projects: Posters and Discussion with Grantees and NIH Staff
Date & Time: Monday, November 13, 6:30–9 p.m.
Sponsor Category: Individual Group
Sponsored By: NIH/NINDS/DTR
Grantees supported by the NINDS Division of Translational Research (DTR) and associated NIH initiatives will discuss the progress and challenges of their projects through poster presentations. This session will provide the opportunity for the SFN community to interact scientifically with DTR project participants and program leaders in an informal setting. SFN attendees will also learn about funding and employment opportunities within DTR and NINDS.
Mary Pelleymounter , NIH, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke (NINDS)
Phone:1(301)451-4551
Carolyn Bondar , NIH/NINDS
Email:carolyn.bondar@nih.gov
Phone:320-522-1254
Simons Foundation Autism and Neuroscience Social
Date & Time: Monday, November 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: Simons Foundation
The Simons Foundation welcomes all SfN 2023 attendees to join us for an evening of socializing and updates. Scientific staff from the Simons Foundation’s grantmaking initiatives in autism (SFARI), and the neuroscience collaborations on the Global Brain and Plasticity and Aging Brain will be available to answer any questions you may have about research supported by the foundation, the resources they have created for the scientific community and opportunities for funding. Spectrum, our editorially independent news site for autism research, will announce the launch of an exciting new publication for neuroscientists.
John Spiro , Simons Foundation
Email:Ljung@simonsfoundation.org
Phone:(212)524-6090
Web:https://www.simonsfoundation.org
Lydia Jung , Simons Foundation
Email:Ljung@simonsfoundation.org
Phone:212-604-8059
The Sleep and Circadian Biology DataBlitz
Date & Time: Monday, November 13, 6:30–8 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: National Institutes of Health
The Sleep and Circadian Biology DataBlitz is an event for SfN attendees to meet with researchers in related disciplines. Rapid presentations (one minute, one slide), and an honorary "2 minute" plenary presentation will highlight recent research developments. Representatives from the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research and NIH Institutes will be present to discuss future research directions and support mechanisms. There is no charge/registration for SfN annual meeting participants.
aaron laposky , National Institutes of Health
Shilpy Dixit , National Institutes of Health
Email:shilpy.dixit@nih.gov
Washington University in St. Louis Neuroscience Reception
Date & Time: Monday, November 13, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: Washington University in St. Louis
Monday, November 13th from 6:30-9:30 PM, Location: Yard House. The Washington University neuroscience community invites you to a social gathering for lively company and conversation. Join us in forming and renewing friendships and collaborations between professors, postdoctoral fellows and students. Prospective graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are also welcome - come learn about current developments and future directions. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Rashelle Popinski
Email:popinskir@wustl.edu
Carmen Horn
Email:horn_c@wustl.edu
Advancing Functional Characterization of iPSC-Derived In-Vitro Models in Molecular Neuroscience
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 14, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Sponsor Category: Commercial
Sponsored By: MaxWell Biosystems
Stem cell research, utilizing 2D and 3D cultures from iPSCs, provides an alternative to animal models, essential for exploring conditions such as neurodevelopmental and epileptic disorders. Our guest speakers, Dr. Marcus Kati & Nina Dirkx from VIB (Belgium), and Dr. Matt Kelley from Alexion – AstraZeneca (USA), will delve into the potential and methodologies of iPSC-derived neuronal models. The seminar will wrap up with an engaging Q&A session, addressing this controversial yet crucial topic. Location: Washington Marriott at Metro Center: 775 12th Street, NW Washington D.C. 20005
Ferran Esquius , MaxWell Biosystems
Email:marketing@mxwbio.com
Phone:41442442424
Web:https://www.mxwbio.com/events/neuroscience-2023/
Patricia Valerio , MaxWell Biosystems
Email:patricia.valerio@mxwbio.com
NeuroPitch Night: Present. Connect. Propel
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 14, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: The Focused Ultrasound Foundation
The Focused Ultrasound Foundation, Corundum Neuroscience (formerly Joy Ventures), and MCRA
will host an evening pitch event on Tuesday November 14th with the aim of providing a platform for startups and visionary innovators to pitch their groundbreaking ideas. The evening will include 3-4 startups and 1-2 'blue sky' pitches where individuals and startups will have the opportunity to present their bold neuroscience solutions and vision for the future in front of an audience of industry experts, investors. The event will be held at the MCRA office which is minutes away from the conference grounds.
Registration Contact: Sabrina Kestenbaum
Suzanne LeBlang , Focused Ultrasound Foundation
Email:sleblang@fusfoundation.org
Sabrina Kestenbaum
Email:sabrina@corundumneuro.com
NeuroSetu: Bridging Neuroscientists for an Independent Career in India
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 14, 7–9 p.m.
Sponsor Category: University/Non-Profit
Sponsored By: National Brain Research Centre
Over the last two decades, a modest, but vibrant Neuroscience community have grown in India that demands new ideas from contemporary frontiers areas of Neuroscience to catapult the nation towards addressing the pressing needs of the society. National Brain Research Centre along with leading institutes in India is hosting a satellite meeting to interact with neuroscientists at various stages of their career and interested in exploring an independent scientific career in India.
Title: NeuroSetu: Bridging Neuroscientists for an Independent Career in India
Venue: Westin (formerly Renaissance 999 9th St.): Room 15
Date: November 14th from 7-9 p.m.
Sourav Banerjee , National Brain Research Center
Email:souravnbrc@gmail.com
Phone:+91 0124 284 5224
Web:http://www.nbrc.ac.in/newweb/research/groups/sourav
Arpan Banerjee , National Brain Research Centre
Email:arpan@nbrc.ac.in
Phone:919871733575
