LIVE Symposium
Friday, February 25, 2022
1:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern Time
The relationship between anatomy and function has inspired scientists to tediously map individual neuronal connections in the brain. Combining powerful computational algorithms with advanced serial electron microscopy, researchers have embarked on a herculean task to map every single connection in different animal brains.
In this virtual symposium brought to you by The Scientist, an expert panel will discuss their efforts to chart billions of neuronal connections, which provides unparalleled insights into neuronal cell biology, signal processing, and behavior.
Symposium program
1:10 PM – Petascale Connectomics and Beyond: Opportunities and Challenges
Jeff Lichtman, MD, PhD
1:35 PM – A Primate Connectome Towards Understanding Cognition
Rui Xu, PhD
2:00 PM – Neural Circuit Motifs for Vector Navigation and Goal-Directed Action Selection: Connectomic Insights From Drosophila
Brad Hulse, PhD
2:25 PM – Drug Discovery for Neurodegenerative Diseases Based on Insights From Anatomy & Connectivity
Julie Harris, PhD
2:50 PM – Dive Into the Connectome of the Octopus Learning and Memory System
Flavie Bidel, PhD
3:15 - 4:00 PM - Open panel Q&A session
Meet the speakers
Jeff Lichtman, MD, PhD
Professor
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Center for Brain Science
Harvard University
Rui Xu, PhD
Research Scientist
Brain and Cognitive Sciences
McGovern Institute for Brain Research
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Brad Hulse, PhD
Research Scientist
Janelia Research Campus
Julie Harris, PhD
Vice President
Preclinical Biology
Cajal Neuroscience
Flavie Bidel, PhD
Research Associate
Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
University of Minnesota
Symposium Sponsor
