Established in 1947 to celebrate neuroanatomy and now promotes all of neuroscience.
Upcoming Meetings
2025 The Changing Brain, jointly sponsored by the CNCM, Cajal Club and Allen Institute for Brain Science
August 18 to August 20, 2025
UC Irvine, Irvine, CA
The 2025 summer conference on “The Changing Brain” will take place August 18–20, 2025, at the Marriott Irvine (2.6 miles from UCI), located at 18000 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, California, USA, 92612. Jointly sponsored by the CNCM, Cajal Club, and Allen Institute for Brain Science, this event will also feature additional workshops on spatial transcriptomics and viral-genetic tools at the UCI campus on August 21, 2025. This will be our largest conference yet, emphasizing expanded international collaboration.
The conference will explore timely and significant topics across six sessions: 1) the Evolving Brain, 2) the Developing Brain, 3) the Learning Brain, 4) the Dynamic Brain, 5) States of the Brain, and 6) the Disordered Brain. Dr. Liqun Luo is spearheading the organization, alongside Drs. Paola Arlotta, Xiangmin Xu, and Hongkui Zeng. Our confirmed speakers represent a wide range of geographic regions and institutions, with a balanced focus on gender diversity.
While emphasizing neural circuit studies in health and disease, the meeting will also address advances in genes, cell types, neural circuits, systems, and disorders. The CNCM community is heavily involved in numerous NIH-funded programs, including the BRAIN Initiative, the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research, the 4D Nucleome Consortium, and the NIA’s Alzheimer’s Disease Multimodal Atlasing Projects and MODEL-AD Consortium. These programs drive innovative research and transformative discoveries in brain function, aging, and disease.
Our conferences bring together leading interdisciplinary investigators, offering invaluable educational opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars from UCI and institutions worldwide. These events keep junior researchers and trainees updated on cutting-edge developments and provide critical networking opportunities with top scientists in the field.
We encourage researchers at all career stages to attend, interact, and contribute to this dynamic exchange of knowledge. Abstract submissions are open, with selected entries featured as short talks or poster presentations. Accepted abstracts will be included in the conference program book.
Registration and abstract submissions are now open—don’t miss this opportunity to participate in a premier event dedicated to advancing neuroscience!
Participants are encouraged to submit abstracts for consideration. Selected abstracts will be featured in short talks or poster presentations and included in the conference program book.
Recent Meetings
2024 Evolution and Development of the Nervous Systems
September 9 to September 12, 2024
University of Zadar, Croatia
Mark your calendars! The 2024 Evolution and Development of the Nervous Systems conference will take place at the University of Zadar, Croatia, from the 9th to the 12th of September, 2024. The conference will serve as a global platform for experts specializing in the study of brain development and evolution to connect and share insights. The event features an engaging lineup of international speakers and discussion leaders. Presentations will focus on the latest developments in the field. In addition to the plenary sessions, the conference will include poster sessions from researchers at all career stages. Informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field will be encouraged at community meals.
Have any questions? Don't hesitate to get in touch at brain-evodevo@yale.edu.
Don't miss out on important dates:
- Abstract submissions are due by May 15, 2024.
- Make sure to register early by May 31, 2024, to secure your spot.
Additional Information:
2024 Evolution and Development of the Nervous Systems
Please Spread the Word:
Organizers would like to extend the invitation to you to attend the conference and would greatly appreciate your assistance in promoting the event among your colleagues and lab members. We will select additional talks from the submitted posters. Moreover, to alleviate travel expenses for certain attendees, we are pleased to offer a number of travel stipends.
Abstract submissions close May 15, 2024. Submit your abstract here!
Please note that registration is capped at a maximum of 200 participants, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To register for the conference, please visit the registration page (https://brain-evodevo.org/registration/).
We are offering two registration types:
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Dorm Accommodation for Early-Stage Researchers at a reduced fare of $950
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Hotel Accommodation at the full rate of $1850
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4-night accommodation at Hotel A’mare or the newly built university dormitory (September 9th to 13th)
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Meals (3 per day for full conference days)
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Welcome Reception Cocktail Event upon arrival
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Daily transport to and from the convention venue
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Coffee breaks during the meeting
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Use of the Hotel A’Mare and Dorm facilities
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Wi-Fi access in rooms and common areas
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Admission to scientific sessions, poster area, and conference material
For more information, please check out our website Evolution and Development of Nervous Systems conference website: brain-evodevo.org
Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at brain-evodevo@yale.edu.
We sincerely hope you will consider joining us. Your presence would be invaluable, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming you to the Evolution and Development of the Nervous Systems Conference!
Development of the Cerebral Cortex: from Embryos to Organoids Social
October 6, 2024
McCormick Place, Society of Neuroscience
Annual Conference Sponsored Social, Chicago, IL
Chair: Paola Arlotta
Co-Chairs: Leah Krubitzer
Date & Time: Sunday, October 6, 6:45–8:45 p.m.
Location: MCP Room N139
Guests: Debby Silver, Aparna Bhaduri, Tomasz Nowakowski, Pasko Rakic, Larry Swanson, John Rubenstein, Leah krubitzer, Liqun Luo, Hongkui Zeng, Nenad Sestan
Much remains unknown about the development of the cerebral cortex, and whether this orchestrated process can be studied outside the the embryo, within brain organoids, stem cell-derived experimental avatars of the developing brain. This social will provide an opportunity for interested scientists to gather in an informal, social setting. 5–6 experts in the field will be invited as a way to allow trainees and colleagues from other areas of neuroscience to mingle and share ideas.
CAJAL CLUB BUSINESS MEETING
Marriott Marquis Chicago,
The annual Cajal Club Business Meeting that will be held in Chicago Marriott Marquis, Water Tower B,15pp Hollow Square with f&b
on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10-11 a.m. At this meeting, a new President-elect will be nominated and voted upon. In addition, members seeking support for future meetings in 2025 and 2026 should attend to pitch their ideas.
Contact Patrick Hof for further information at patrick.hof@mssm.edu
2024 Brain Cell Types, Circuits and Disorders Conference
August 19 to August 21, 2024
UC Irvine, Irvine, CA
The UCI Center for Neural Circuit Mapping (CNCM) and the Cajal Club cordially invite interested parties to the upcoming in-person conference titled “Brain Cell Types, Circuits and Disorders.” This event is highlighted in the attached conference flyer and marks a significant collaboration between these prestigious organizations.
The primary conference activities are scheduled to take place at the Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences & Engineering, which is located near the UCI campus. Additionally, specialized events, including workshops and boot camps on spatial transcriptomics and viral vectors, will be hosted on the UCI campus.
Following the success of previous in-person conferences, the UCI Center for Neural Circuit Mapping is committed to organizing annual events focusing on neural circuits. The 2024 conference aims to be a leading gathering in the field, featuring thought leaders in neuroscience. These experts will offer invaluable insights into integrating various aspects of neural circuits, encompassing structure, function, development, and disease. Please visit the webpage for details on the distinguished speaker lineup and further conference information.
Participants are encouraged to submit abstracts for consideration. Selected abstracts will be featured in short talks or poster presentations and included in the conference program book.
CORTICAL EVOLUTION
JUNE 21-23, 2023
Burgos, Spain
The Cortical Evolution symposium will promote the dissemination of novel ideas and concepts underlying evolution of the mammalian and primate cerebral cortex. The goal of this conference is to further our understanding of the factors involved in cortical evolution that are relevant for human brain function under normal and pathological conditions. Experts from prestigious research universities in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia will present their most recent findings at the meeting. 200 faculty and students are expected to attend, and all attendees will have the opportunity to present their work in poster format. In addition, six abstracts will be selected for a short oral presentation. The meeting will be organized into 5 sessions, with each session dedicated to the following topics: Paleoanthropology Cortical Development Cortical Expansion Evolution of cellular types Evolution of Cortex and Behavior.
2023 CONFERENCE, STRUCTURE, FUNCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEURAL CIRCUITS
AUGUST 21-23, 2023
Beckman Center of the National Academies of Science & Engineering, Irvine, CA
The main Conference will take place at the Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences & Engineering near the UC Irvine campus located in the beautiful city of Irvine in Southern California. Additional workshops will take place on UCI campus. The UC Irvine Center for Neural Circuit Mapping (CNCM) continues to host annual neural circuit conferences, following the success of our in-person 2021 and 2022 conferences. We are looking to host an even more front-of-the-field conference in 2023 with thought leaders in neuroscience who will bring unique perspectives to the theme of integrating the different facets of neural circuits – structure, function, development and disease.
CAJAL CLUB SOCIAL AND 75TH ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION, AT THE SOCIETY FOR NEUROSCIENCE MEETING, SAN DIEGO
NOVEMBER 13, 2022
Marriott Marina Hotel and Roy's
Cajal Club SfN-sponsored Social: 6:45-8:45 pm, in the Marriott Marquis-Marriott Grand Ballroom 6. This event includes a reception, presentation of the 2022 Krieg Cortical Kudos, Wiley, and Brain Structure & Function awards, and a short talk. Dr. Michael Yartzev will speak on his work on freely moving groups of brains (Egyptian fruit bats) that engage in complex social behaviors. We expect a lively discussion on harnessing multiple anatomical and functional methods to study complex systems.
CAJAL CLUB BUSINESS MEETING
Newport Beach Room
The annual Cajal Club Business Meeting that will be held in San Diego in the Newport Beach Room of the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Hotel on November 12, 2022 from 10 am to 10:30 am. At this meeting, a new President-elect will be nominated and voted upon. In addition, members seeking support for future meetings in 2023 and 2024 should attend to pitch their ideas.
Contact Charles Ribak for further information at ribak@uci.edu