Satellite Events

BrightFocus Alzheimer's Fast Track

This workshop scheduled Oct. 16-18, aims to provide graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other early-stage scientists focusing on Alzheimer’s disease research an overview of current knowledge and new directions in AD research. Workshop sessions will be taught by leaders in the field and emphasize interaction with students and immediate application of new knowledge through presentations, interactive workshops and mock grant proposals.

52nd Annual Meeting of the International Society for Developmental Psychobiology (ISDP)

The 52nd Annual Meeting of the International Society for Developmental Psychobiology (ISDP) will be held October 16-18, 2019, at the Swissôtel Chicago as a satellite event immediately prior to Neuroscience 2019. Researchers interested in the development of behavior in all organisms including man, with special attention to the effects of biological factors operating at any level of organization are encouraged to participate. Abstract deadline is June 1, 2019. www.isdp.org

American Society of Neurorehabilitation Annual Meeting

The American Society of Neurorehabilitation (ASNR) is excited to be bringing our 2019 Annual Meeting to SfN as a two and a half day satellite meeting. This meeting will focus on advances in the basic and clinical science of neurorehabilitation, providing opportunities to share knowledge, experience, and developments in the field.

2019 Marmoset Bioscience Symposium

The major goal of the 2019 inaugural meeting 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.

J.B. Johnston Club for Evolutionary Neuroscience

The JBJC meeting will take place October 17th and 18th at the University Center, Chicago IL. The topic of the 31st Annual Karger Workshop on the 17th is "Evolution of natural and drug-sensitive reward in addiction", organized by Robert Huber. On the 18th, the meeting will feature short presentations by members. Information is available on the website (jbjclub.org). Contact: Elizabeth Catania, PEO. jbjclub1980@gmail.com

Barrels XXXII

The 32nd Annual Barrels Meeting highlights the latest advances in this rapidly growing field. The Barrels meeting annually focuses on the development, anatomy, physiology and behavior of the rodent whisker-to-barrel pathway. Speakers will utilize diverse molecular, physiological, computational techniques to understand the development, sensory processing and motor commands that are involved with the rodent mystacial vibrissae.

2019 International Neuroethics Society Annual Meeting

The 2019 International Neuroethics Society meeting will be October 17 and 18 at the Radisson BLU hotel. The general theme is "Mapping Neuroethics: Expanding the Vision" with featured talks and panels focusing on international perspectives in neuro-rights and global mental health. Top abstracts invited to poster session, competitively selected oral presentations. Networking opportunities, travel stipends available. See neuroethicssociety.org

Event Cancelled: Next Generation Computational Psychiatry

This satellite event has been cancelled.  Email: events@computationalpsychiatry.org

2019 Molecular and Cellular Cognition Society Poster Session and Symposium

The MCCS meeting brings together junior and senior scientists that combine molecular and cellular approaches to study behavior. The general goal of these studies is to derive explanations of cognitive processes that integrate molecular, cellular, and behavioral mechanisms. The MCCS meeting consists of a poster session Thursday night, October 17 and a symposium Friday, October 18.

Neuroscience of Movement Disorders

This course is part two of a two-year series sponsored by the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. Registration for this course is required. For more information, please visit: https://www.movementdisorders.org/MDS/Education/Upcoming-Courses/2019/Neuroscience-of-Movement-Disorders.htm. Course Directors: David Standaert dstandaert@uabmc.edu and Talene Yacoubian tyacoubian@uabmc.edu. Seating for this course is limited.

APAN-Advances and Perspectives in Auditory Neuroscience

This annual symposium facilitates the growth of auditory systems neuroscience and provides an opportunity for researchers to discuss issues of common interest and share their latest findings. Those interested in giving a presentation must submit an abstract (~250 words) by July 14, 2019. We encourage the submission of abstracts by new investigators, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students. To register for APAN and for further information,  go to http://www.med.upenn.edu/apan

Annual NIDA-NIAAA Frontiers in Addiction Research Mini-Convention

The mini-convention will present current topics in neuroscience and addiction research. The agenda includes scientific sessions on CRISPR-based gene editing for addiction, technological advances in biosensor development, and neurotechnology innovations for addiction research; presentations by premier early career investigators; and the 2019 Jacob P. Waletzky Memorial Award Lecture. Hosted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).: https://apps1.seiservices.com/nida-niaaa/frontiers2019/

New Perspectives on Cerebellar Function: Implications for Mental Health

Research suggests that the cerebellum plays a significant role in cognitive, emotional, and social processes, and its dysfunction has been linked to a variety of psychiatric disorders. This symposium will bring together experts in basic and translational neuroscience to discuss the state of the field and identify opportunities to advance our understanding of how the cerebellum contributes to cognition, emotion, and social behavior in both healthy and psychiatric populations.  Registration Website:  https://www.newperspectivesoncerebellarfunction.com/ 

Orofacial Functions: From Neural Mechanisms to Rehabilitation

Orofacial functions (e.g., chewing, swallowing, speaking) are complex, life-sustaining sensorimotor behaviors controlled by the central and peripheral nervous systems. These functions are impaired in many neurological diseases or following injury, with no age or gender boundaries. The symposium will provide insights into latest discoveries in neural mechanisms underlying orofacial functions and rehabilitation in humans and animals.  https://home.uchicago.edu/~kazutaka/SfN2019Satellite.html 

Induction and Resolution of CNS Neuroinflammation and Neurotoxicity

This satellite sponsored by the Neurotoxicity Society is at Regents Hall in Loyola University Water Tower Campus, 111 E. Pearson St., Chicago IL. There will be presentations by researchers studying neuroinflammation and neurosenescence associated with neurotoxicity in experimental CNS models and diseases, with an interest in clarifying underlying induction and resolution mechanisms that might  identify unique therapeutic approaches. Research posters also accepted and discussed. Registration by Oct. 7 with Dr. Jean Harry (harry@niehs.nih.gov) includes fee of $25 (faculty and postdoctoral fellows) or $15 (students).

Using NEURON to Model Cells and Networks

This course is suitable for current or potential users at all levels of expertise. Topics covered include basic concepts, workflow for building and using models, speeding up simulations with parallel hardware from multicore personal computers to supercomputers, using Python with NEURON (including NEURON's GUI), and modeling reactive diffusion. For more information or to apply visit http://www.neuron.yale.edu/neuron/courses or contact Ted Carnevale at ted.carnavale@yale.edu

Fourth International Symposium on Sigma-2 Receptors

Recent advances in the molecular identification of the sigma-2 receptor as TMEM97 and the role of PGRMC1 in its function are opening new areas of discovery. This satellite symposium highlights the roles of the sigma-2/PGRMC1 receptor complex in clinically important CNS areas such as synaptic regulation, pain, metabolic activity and oncology, which are relevant to treating a diverse range of neurological diseases from cancer to Alzheimer’s disease with discoveries from cells to the clinic. Please note: If driving, please use parking lot A and following signs.

Advances in Motor Learning and Motor Control

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. See motor-conference.org for additional information. Organizers: Maurice Smith, John Krakauer, Adrian Haith and Alaa Ahmed.

Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation: Bridging Replay and Reactivation

The offline reactivation of memory traces is widely accepted as a fundamental mechanism of memory consolidation. This satellite symposium will highlight research on replay in animals and targeted memory reactivation in humans with the goal of creating connections and collaborations between replay and reactivation scientists, establish a common theoretical framework and generate testable hypotheses regarding sleep-related consolidation. For details visit: goo.gl/ckbe8R. Registration is required.

The Need for Translational and Basic Research in Migraine

This migraine discussion group will debate opportunities for basic research to preclinical animal models. The members of the Association of Migraine (AMD) Migraine Research Roundtable share collaborative and translation research ideas. It is a great source of unanswered questions as well as untapped funding. The goal is to expose young researchers to the relevance of many basic research specialties to this common debilitating disease and to grow and strengthen the Migraine Research Community.

Exploring Brain Cell Type Diversity with The Allen Brain Explorer and Allen Cell Types Database

The Allen Brain Atlas includes a suite of tools and datasets that provide comprehensive access to human and mouse cell types, including standardized transcriptomic, electrophysiological, and morphological data. Allen Institute scientists will review the scientific background that motivated creation of these datasets, experimental methodologies, and lead an interactive demonstration on how to access new tools and more data. For more information and to register, visit alleninstitute.org/sfn19.

Exploring the Mouse Visual System: The Allen Brain Observatory

The Allen Brain Observatory is an open resource featuring physiological activity in the visual cortex of the awake behaving mouse. Allen Institute scientists will review the scientific background that motivated the creation of these datasets, experimental methodologies, and will lead an interactive demonstration on how to access, visualize, and analyze the data. Some experience with Python is recommended. For more information and to register, visit alleninstitute.org/sfn19.

NSG and HPAC - Large Scale Simulations and Data Processing

The Neuroscience Gateway (NSG https://www.nsgportal.org/) eliminates administrative and technical barriers, provides free supercomputing time to users, and easy access to widely used neuroscience simulation and data processing tools. The Human Brain Project's High Performance Analytics and Computing Platform (HPAC https://hbp-hpc-platform.fz-juelich.de/) provides extensive HPC support for the HBP community. The workshop will bring users and developers of tools that use NSG and HPAC.

Chinese Neuroscientists Social

The Society for Chinese Bioscientists in America (SCBA) and Society for Chinese Neuroscientist (SCN) invite all 2019 SfN attendees to this annual social event. Attendees will have opportunities to interact with 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.

Diving DEAP into Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study Data

This workshop will provide an introduction to the use of the web-based Data Exploration and Analysis Portal (DEAP) for analysis of the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) study. ABCD is an NIH funded 10 year longitudinal study of nearly 12,000 children. There will be seven didactic presentations on ABCD study design, measures, data access, and data analysis using DEAP. The remaining time will be devoted to discussion. To register, email: AdolescentBrain@mail.nih.gov.

Friends of Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic Social

All current and previous students, staff, faculty, and friends of Case Western Reserve University and/or Cleveland Clinic are invited to attend The Friends of Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic Social. We would like to encourage networking and foster new collaborations between Cleveland institutions and alumni everywhere.

FTD Social

The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) and co-sponsoring nonprofit organizations invite all annual meeting attendees with an interest in FTD disorders to join us for the 3rd annual FTD Social. Enjoy awesome appetizers and drinks while networking with old friends or new colleagues and learn about funding opportunities in FTD research. Students, postdoctoral fellows, early-career researchers, and newcomers to the FTD field are especially encouraged to attend.

g.tec's Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Workshop

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.

Light-Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy: A Key Tool for 3D Imaging of Neuronal Samples

Light-sheet microscopy provides an excellent tool for imaging large neuronal samples at high throughput and high resolution. This symposium will celebrate research using this technique and the recent advances in tissue-clearing methods that enable 3D imaging beyond the possibilities of other microscopy techniques. Join us to learn from a variety of presenters who will discuss their research, sample preparation and data analysis with a hosted reception to follow.

Machine Learning in Quantitative Stereology and Neurohistology

Quantifying CNS composition is critical for evaluating significant changes over time or after injury/treatment, but numbers are traditionally obtained by human observation. Machine learning makes it possible to train software to recognize and quantify cells of interest. Talks address automated image data set acquisition and analysis by machine learning-assisted image analysis and stereology. Details at www.neurorenew.com. In cooperation with the Intl. Society for Stereology and Image Analysis.

Arab Neuroscientists Social

This is the Society for Arab Neuroscientists' (SfAN) 14th annual meeting. SfAN's mission is (1) to foster professional networking between Arab neuroscientists in academia and industry; (2) to recognize excellence and innovation in the field by Arab scientists; (3) to promote neuroscience education in the Arab world, and to leverage support for research and development in the region. For up to date information about the event,  visit the SfAN website: http://www.arabneuroscientists.org/

ASPET Neuropharmacology Reception

The Neuropharmacology division of the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) invites faculty, postdocs, students, and others who have an interest in this or related disciplines to a special reception. This networking opportunity is designed for neuropharmacologists to socialize with like-minded scientists. Join us to meet those who are making neuropharmacology exciting. Light refreshments and libations will be provided. Learn more about ASPET at www.aspet.org

Ernst Strüngmann Forum Social

"A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum"...not to mention during or after the last ES Forum! Join us for an evening of conversation and reconnect with colleagues. All are welcome.

Human Single Neuron Social

Join us at the Human Single Neuron Social at SfN.  Take some time to mingle with other researchers doing single unit recordings in humans and listen to some brief presentations on research findings during the Human Single Neuron Conference’s off year.

International Behavioral Neuroscience Society (IBNS) Social

Are you interested in behavioral neuroscience? Join us for the IBNS Networking Event — open to all SFN attendees! The International Behavioral Neuroscience Society meets annually to discuss the latest topics in behavior and brain function in Glasgow, Scotland, June 2-6, 2020. Network with experts in your field and learn about the annual IBNS meeting, travel awards, and more. www.ibnsconnect.org #IBNSconnect #IBNS2020

NIH Funding and You: A Practical Guide for a Trainee to Survive and Thrive in Your Research Career

This workshop will discuss factors NIH neuroscience Institute staff have found to be important to the success of trainees in the realm of both training itself and grant writing. Funding opportunities and the mechanisms that contribute to successful and unsuccessful grant applications will be discussed. Brief talks will be followed by an extensive question and answer session. https://neuroscienceblueprint.nih.gov

Spectrum Social Event

Join the Spectrum news team for food and drinks at the 2019 Society for Neuroscience meeting. Connect with others in the autism research community, engage in a roundtable debate, or share a one-minute thesis in our video booth. For more details, contact claire@spectrumnews.org.

Stanford Neurosciences Reception

Alumni, faculty, students, postdocs, and guests of the Stanford Neurosciences Program are invited to renew old friendships and promote future collaborations.

The Logothetis Lab Alumni, Colleagues and Friends Social

Since the late 1980s, Professor Nikos Logothetis remains one of the most influential neuroscientists. He has authored many groundbreaking discoveries and highly cited publications and his dedication to science inspired many and keeps attracting bright minds. He has over 150 collaborators and over 30 of his trainees became professors around the world. This social aims at gathering together everybody who shares the Logothetis’ attitude to science.  Join us for a reception and bring a Logothetis story with you.

Third Symposium on Multiple Slice Recordings: An Essential Tool for Brain Slice Electrophysiology

A limiting factor of the brains slices technique is the low tissue throughput. E.g., when working on LTP and LTD as model for learning and memory, a higher throughput of slices is essential. In the present symposium researchers will demonstrate, how to overcome this problem by using the multiple slice evaluation system Synchroslice. Furthermore, extensions of the multiple slice recordings technique using optogenetic stimulation, or by combining multiple Synchroslice systems will be discussed.

Tools & Tech: A BRAIN Initiative Alliance Social

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. Through the BRAIN Initiative, a broad array of these tools and resources are becoming available to the research community. This informal and interactive social is open to all SfN attendees. For a list of confirmed featured scientists and other updates visit: www.braininitiative.org/events/sfn-social/

University of Chicago Neuroscience 16th Annual Social

The University of Chicago Neuroscience graduate programs invite alumni and friends, new and old, to attend the 16th annual social, to connect and reconnect over drinks and hors d'oeuvres.

University of Illinois at Urbana - 2019 NSP Reception

Meet and greet with old friends, alums, faculty, new students, at the 2019 NSP Reception. Faculty and graduate students will be available to talk about the current status of the Program or just welcome back alum and previous faculty members. Come enjoy some good food, good company, and great conversation.

Boston University Graduate Program for Neuroscience Social

The Boston University Graduate Program for Neuroscience invites students, faculty, alumni, prospective students and friends to join us at our 8th annual reception at SfN.

Dutch Neuroscience Social

The annual Dutch Neurofederation social is the informal get-together for Dutch Neuroscientists all over the world. This social is a great opportunity for Dutch postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and staff neuroscience to meet informally and exchange information about neuroscience in the Netherlands and international neuroscience experiences. Moreover, postdocs and graduate students who are considering careers in neuroscience in the Netherlands can meet scientists from diverse settings. See you there.

JAX Breakthrough Breakfast

The Jackson Lab will host a breakfast, including the presentation: Sensitivity and reliability of electrophysiology biomarkers in mouse models for neuromuscular diseases, with time for questions or discussion.

16th Annual Christopher Reeve "Hot Topics" in Stem Cell Biology

You are invited to the 16th 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 story. Each talk will be followed by lively discussion and debate. Free food and beverage will be plentiful throughout the evening.

2019 Taiwan Night

The Taiwan Neuroscience Society welcomes SfN participants to join this gathering.  Come to wire and connect your Formosa circuit with Taiwanese neuroscientists. We look forward to seeing you at the event.

ACD 2019 Neuroscience Symposium: Join us to Learn about the Latest Innovation in Spatial Genomics

ACD invites neuroscience professionals, early-stage and experienced scientists to network, share, exchange information and inspire each other with ideas while learning about the RNAscope™ in situ hybridization technology from high caliber scientific discussions and the symposium speaker presentations.  Come to meet our guest speakers and participate in active Q&A, followed by a reception of appetizers and wine tastings.

Advancing Neuroscience with Sim4Life and Neuro-Functionalized Phantoms

The availability of high-resolution neuro-functionalized male and female virtual anatomical phantoms in Sim4Life, together with the ability to model the anisotropy of nerve tissue, enables researchers for the first time to simulate the mechanisms and optimization of neurostimulation treatments and to ensure safety of corresponding devices. It will be shown how computational modeling and simulations with Sim4Life can advance the development of new bioelectronic medical devices and therapies.

Association of Korean Neuroscientists: Annual Meeting and Social

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.  Check the AKN website (akneuro.org/cms) for updated information on the agenda, location, time, and registration. Contact: Yoon-Seong Kim (yoon-seong.kim@ucf.edu) with any questions.

Cerebral Open Flow Microperfusion - A Novel Approach to in Vivo Fluid Sampling

Cerebral open flow microperfusion (cOFM) is a novel membrane-free fluid sampling technique for sampling of cerebral interstitial fluid and cerebrospinal fluid. Using a membrane-free probe provides access to molecules regardless of molecular size or physico-chemical properties, e.g. therapeutic antibodies. This symposium will describe the OFM sampling technique and feature investigators who will present discoveries and advancements made using the OFM method. Registration is free. Contact Lauren to reserve your spot!

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Neuroscience Social

Join us to learn about the collaborative science approach CZI is applying to neurodegeneration disease research. The recently launched CZI Neurodegeneration Challenge Network (NDCN) is designed to bring new ideas and people into the field, support them with well validated tools and resources, and ask them to look at this problem from a cross-disease perspective. This social will introduce the NDCN and highlight a new collaborative science funding opportunity for 2020.  Reception 6:30-8:30 pm. Presentation 7:15 - 7:30 pm: CZI Neurodegeneration Challenge Network - Presenter Katja Brose, PhD Program Director CZI Science.  Let us know you're coming - Register https://bit.ly/2nXMqmA 

DFG Leibniz Lecture with Prof. Dr. Brigitte Röder

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) is honored to present a Leibniz Lecture by Prof. Dr. Brigitte Röder from the University of Hamburg, Germany, winner of the prestigious Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize. The talk is on "Sensitive Period Plasticity in Humans" and will demonstrate how infant and adult learning differ and will speculate how this difference in learning mechanisms might result in sensitive period.

Friends of the University of Rochester Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience Social

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 second 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. www.urmc.rochester.edu/education/graduate/phd/neurosciences.aspx

Grass Foundation and Marine Biological Laboratory Co-Hosted 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 internationally-renowned experts and on state-of-the-art equipment. Come and learn more about these unique opportunities!

Green and Open Neurosciences Symposium & Soiree

Join the Green Neuroscience Laboratory for a lively symposium focusing on the next steps in green and open neuroscience. Over great food and drinks help us celebrate the 2019 Green and Open Neurosciences Hero Awardees for their significant contributions in forwarding neuroscience in the following areas: open science, environmental sustainability, human-based approaches, neurodiversity and addressing disparities. Awardees will give brief presentations. Mixer and music to follow. Register at: http://greenneuro.org/sfn_19/

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Neuroscience Social

We welcome all current and previous students, staff, faculty, and friends to this social gathering. Join us in forming and renewing friendships and collaborations. Perspective graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are also welcome to join the event. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. https://www.augusta.edu/mcg/dnrm/

NanoString Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Social

Join us for the 2nd annual NanoString Social. Connect with colleagues and discuss advances in neuropathology and neuroinflammation research. Scientists awarded the NanoString SfN Travel Award will share posters and scientific experts from NanoString will be present to chat about the current landscape of advanced molecular techniques for neuroscience research. Come learn how your peers are using NanoString to advance their research. Come enjoy the company plus appetizers and drinks!

Neurorehabilitation Social

This 34th annual social invites attendees of SfN with interest in neurological rehabilitation. It is an opportunity for students and postdoctoral fellows to meet scientists interested in clinical neurophysiology, neurology, and rehabilitation with light snacks and drinks. This event is sponsored by APTA, Research Section and ANPT, ASNR, AOTA, AOTF B-Kin, National Center for Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation at MUSC.

NIDA Early Career Symposium

This symposium will feature presentations from staff at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) describing fellowship (F30, F31, F32, F99/K00), institutional appointment (T32, R25, K12), mentored career development award (K01, K08, K23, K25, K99/R00), and independent research grant (R01, DP2, R03, and R21) applications, opportunities for international students, and postdoctoral opportunities in NIH laboratories. Presentations are accompanied by a Q&A session and interactions with NIDA staff.

Parkinson's Disease Social

The Parkinson's Disease Social, supported by the Parkinson’s Foundation, is an opportunity for those who are interested in Parkinson's disease (PD) research to interact and network. Past and present awardees, researchers new to PD, and attendees of the 2019 PD Gordon Conference and Seminar are especially welcome. Foundation staff will be available to answer questions about research funding, particularly for young investigators. Editors of the journal npj Parkinson’s Disease will also be present.

Preventing the Climate Catastrophe: What Can Neuroscientists Do?

The planet is facing wrenching changes within our lifetimes. A near total consensus amongst climate scientists is that C02 emissions must be reduced promptly; yet this is not happening. At this meeting we will discuss the actions a neuroscientist can take. What about our travel? How can we build a community for discussion? How can we incorporate the climate crisis into our teaching and research? How can we advocate within our institutions? How can we support grassroots advocacy and legislation?

Science/AAAS Meet the Editors Reception

The Science Family of Journals/AAAS invites you to a Meet the Editors Reception at the Marriott Marquis Chicago, Daniel Burnham Room, Monday, October 21, 2019 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Come socialize with your colleagues, enjoy complimentary beverages and light refreshments and meet key editors from the Science Family of Journals.

RSVP: http://www.cvent.com/d/tyqhsb

The Science Family of Journals consists of six respected peer-reviewed journals: Science, a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal, Science Advances, an open-access online journal, Science Immunology, Science Robotics, Science Signaling, and Science Translational Medicine. Learn more: https://www.sciencemag.org/

Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) Social

All are welcome to join SFARI’s Investigators and scientific staff for an evening of socializing and SFARI updates. We welcome newcomers to autism research as well as those already working to uncover the mysteries of autism spectrum disorders. Simons Foundation staff will be available to answer any questions that you may have about the work SFARI funds, the resources we’ve created for the scientific community, and opportunities for funding.

The 9th Annual International Society for Serotonin Research Mixer

Join ISSR Monday, October 21, 2019 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. for great food, beer, wine and some collegial “mixing” at the Highline Bar and Lounge, 169 W Kinzie Street. ISSR members and non-members alike are welcome. The cost is $15 per person (payable in cash at the door) and includes hearty appetizers with two drink tickets. Space is limited, register yourself and guests and find answers to any questions by sending an email to Dr. John Neumaier (neumaier@uw.edu). 

Washington University in St Louis Neuroscience Reception

Join us in forming and renewing friendships and collaborations between past and present professors, postdoctoral fellows, and students. Prospective graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are also welcome to mingle and learn about current developments and future directions. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served to aid in the merriment.

Neuroscience, Religion & Cultural Authority

William Struthers (Wheaton College) will provide this evening presentation sponsored by the Christian Neuroscience Society. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Neuroscience in Germany XXVI Social

The annual German social follows after the DFG Leibniz Lecture with Prof. Dr. Brigitte Röder and facilitates an exchange of ideas, contacts, and information for scientists interested in research cooperation. Come, mingle, network and get in touch with German research.

Iranian Neuroscientists’ Annual Social Event

The 14th Iranian Neuroscientists’ Annual Social Meeting aims to facilitate and encourage networking and scientific collaborations among the expanding community of Iranian neuroscientists. The event is open to all conference registrants, exhibitors, and their guests, and will be held at a local restaurant in Chicago. Details of the venue will be confirmed by email and posted on www.irnsc.com. During dinner, winners of travel awards will be announced and certificates and prizes will be presented.

Sleep and Circadian Biology DataBlitz

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 two 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.

2019 Friends of Iowa Neuroscience

The Iowa Neuroscience Institutes invites all Friends of Iowa Neuroscience to join us for food, drinks and fun Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6:30-9:30 at Chicago’s Adler Planetarium.

Introduction to the Brain Image Library

This workshop will introduce the Brain Image Library, a shared reference collection of brain research image datasets representing multiple high-quality optical imaging methods captured at a variety of resolutions by research labs to neuroscience investigators. Topics to be covered within the workshop will include how to contribute data to the library as well as how to analyze, mine, and interact with the contributed data on high-performance visualization and computing resources.

Long-term Memory Encoding and Connectome Decoding Meetup

This meetup will debate current models of long-term learning and memory encoding at the synaptic and molecular level. A short award ceremony will honor exciting recent experiments that support or refute textbook models. A moderated panel will then address this year’s meetup question: Can we decode long-term memories from the connectome? This meetup is an opportunity for neuroscientists to debate the topic in front of their peers, and concludes in a social with catered snacks and drinks.

The Science Bridge and Middle Eastern Neuroscientists Social

The Science Bridge invites neuroscientists who work or train in either middle-eastern universities or elsewhere for a social gathering to promote neuroscience research, education, collaborations, and open communication in the Middle East. A main goal is to promote the Science Bridge Initiative (https://thesciencebridge.org). Graduate students and post-docs are particularly welcome. Huda Akil and Eric Nestler, Bita Moghaddam, and Peter Kalivas are our special guests.

Understand Nature’s Complexity with the UltraMicroscope II and the MACSima Imaging Platform

The MACSima Platform for ultrahigh content imaging offers fully automated cyclic immunofluorescent analysis of hundreds of markers on a single sample. The UltraMicroscope II light sheet system opens new ways to study entire large biological samples in 3D. Together, these technologies enable the rapid and precise identification and characterization of antigens and proteins for target discovery or in developmental biology. The symposium provides insights on the usage and benefits of the systems.

Wearable Sensing Solutions for Integrated Dry Electrode EEG/EXG, Motion Capture, and Eye Tracking

This workshop features Wearable Sensing’s wireless, ambulatory, VR-ready, high-fidelity dry electrode EEG and fNIR technology and Neuracle’s mobile 64-channel EEG system as well as TEAErgo's CAPTIV and Neurolab software for real-time acquisition of multimodal signals including EEG, EMG, ECG, IMU motion tracking, Eye-tracking, respiration, and GSR. We will present applications of the technologies and demonstrate the sensors and systems' ease-of-use and signal quality. info@wearablesensing.com