Host: Society for Neuroscience
Start Date: Sep 20, 2018
Location: Virtual Conference
Description: Optogenetics is a powerful technique that combines genetic and optical methods to enable precise manipulation of living cells and investigation of neural circuitry and brain function for a variety of research applications. In this virtual conference — organized by Alexandra Nelson (University of California, San Francisco) and Veronica Alvarez (NIH Intramural Research Program/NIAAA) — speakers will explore the frontier of optogenetics tools and applications and discuss where optogenetic technologies are headed. Several of the speakers are funded through the BRAIN Initiative, including Drs. Viviana Gradinaru, Ed Boyden, Michael R. Bruchas, Bernardo Sabatini, Liqun Luo, and Philip A. Starr. This conference serves as the culmination of SfN’s inaugural training series on optogenetics, developed in partnership with global neuroscience leaders. Registration is now open - see the Learn More link for details.