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This conference will bring together leading scientists and clinicians in the Fragile X and ASD fields. Topics will include molecular genetics, model system characterizations, synaptic signaling and function studies, small molecule trials and clinical reports.

Two types of meetings focus on C.elegans research. The International C.elegans meeting, organised once every two years in the USA, covers all aspects of C.elegans research. The large size (over 2000 attendees) and diversity of the International meeting does not allow easy discussion or interactions among groups who share interest in particular research areas. To fill this gap, C.elegans “Topic meetings” are held in alternate years with the International meetings. These are focused meetings on particular aspects of C.elegans biology. Topic meetings provide a vibrant and exciting arena for discussion of current research, and the sharing of new ideas, methods, and reagents.

This recently inaugurated Gordon Conference series provides a forum for researchers and students to exchange data and discuss ideas on cutting-edge issues in the neurobiology of cognition. Given the broad field, each meeting has a somewhat different focus, to facilitate in-depth discussions and at the same time preserve the breadth. The program and format of the meeting are designed to foster intense interactions among investigators from different fields (e.g., between cognitive neuroscientists using human fMRI and neurophysiologists working with behaving animals) or across levels (from cellular and subcellular physiology, microcircuits, to large-scale brain systems), as well as between experimentalists and theorists.

The collegial atmosphere of the Conference, with programmed discussion sessions as well as opportunities for informal gatherings in the afternoons and evenings, will provide opportunities for scientists to brainstorm and promote increased interactions among investigators in diverse areas of basic epilepsy research. The Conference will provide opportunities for junior scientists and graduate students to present their work in poster format and exchange ideas with leaders in the field. In addition to presentations by invited speakers, 8 short talks will be selected from submitted abstracts one to two weeks prior to the start of the meeting.