Neural Mechanisms of Memory and Cognition
Event Information
Description
Picower Institute for Learning and Memory
Fall 2019 Symposium
Neural Mechanisms of Memory and Cognition
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 | 9:00am - 5:00pm
MIT Building 46, Singleton Auditorium (46-3002)
The Picower Institute is a community of scientists dedicated to understanding the mechanisms that drive learning and memory and related functions such as cognition, emotion, perception and consciousness. We explore the brain at multiple scales, from genes and molecules, to cells and synapses, to circuits and systems, producing novel insights into how disruptions in these mechanisms can lead to developmental, psychiatric or neurodegenerative disease.
In keeping with that mission, the theme of the symposium is “Neural Mechanisms of Memory and Cognition.”
Speakers:
Jessica Cardin, PhD, Yale University
Martin Fuhrmann, PhD, German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Lisa Giocomo, PhD, Stanford University
Christopher Harvey, Harvard University
Thomas McHugh, PhD, RIKEN Center for Brain Science
Elly Nedivi, PhD, Picower Institute at MIT
Alvaro Pascual-Leone, MD, PhD, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School
Mu-ming Poo, PhD, Institute of Neuroscience, Shanghai
Andreas Schaefer, PhD, Francis Crick Institute
9:00 - 9:05am: Open Remarks, Li-Huei Tsai
9:05 - 9:40am: Alvaro Pascual-Leone
9:40 - 10:15am: Martin Fuhrmann
10:15 - 10:50am: Elly Nedivi
10:50 - 11:10am: Break
11:10 - 11:45am: Andreas Schaefer
11:45am - 12:20pm: Christopher Harvey
12:20 - 1:30pm: Lunch
1:30 - 2:05pm: Lisa Giocomo
2:05 - 2:40pm: Thomas McHugh
2:40 - 3:15pm: Michael Halassa
3:15 - 3:35pm: Break
3:35 - 4:10pm: Jessica Cardin
4:10 - 4:55pm: Keynote Address, Mu-ming Poo
4:55 - 5:00pm: Closing Remarks, Matthew Wilson
FAQs
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Parking cannot be provided for this event. We are easily acessible via the MBTA Red Line - Kendall/MIT stop as well as numerous bus lines including the 1, CT1, 64, 68, and 85.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, you do not need to bring a printed ticket.
Can I update my registration information?
Yes.
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?
No, the name you used at registration must match the name of the person attending.
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