2020 St. Kitts

Symposia

The Richard F. Thompson New Concepts Session
Chair: Janelle C. LeBoutillier
Participants: Open to all participants. Five minute PowerPoint presentations on new ideas, findings or techniques. All participants in the New Concepts session MUST load their presentation on the conference computer prior to this session. Please bring your CD, DVD or Memory Stick to the meeting room one hour prior to the session.

Saving Six Million Minds?
Chair: Paul Solomon
Participants: Elizabeth Vassey, Michael Pontecorvo, and Paul Solomon.

Evolution of Memory Circuit Architecture
Co-Chairs: Mani Ramaswami and Cory Root
Participants: Sophie Caron, Scott Waddell, Paul Frankland, Cory Root and Mani Ramaswami.

Defining and Investigating Fear and Why It Matters
Chair: Michael Fanselow
Participants: Dean Mobbs, Joseph LeDoux, Kay Tye, Daniela
Schiller and Michael Fanselow.

Neuroeconomics – from Cells to Networks
Chair: Philippe Tobler
Participants: Paul Glimcher, Angela Langdon, Tobias Kalenscher and Ifat Levy.

Impact of Neurometabolism on Cognitive Health
Chair: Sara Burke
Participants: Donna Korol, Gyorgy Buzsaki, Paul Gold, Marcus Raichle and Sara Burke.

Plasticity in Homeostatic and Reward Circuitry Regulating Food Intake and Energy Homeostasis
Chair: Kristen O’Connell
Participants: Maribel Rios, Lisa Beutler and Kristen O’Connell.

New Ideas on the Role of the Cerebellum in Cognition
Chair: Barbara Knowlton
Participants: Jessica Bernard, Paul Mathews, Aaron Mattfeld and Dagmar Timmann.

Taking a Step up the Ladder of Cortical Circuit Organization: From Single Units to Multi-Neuronal Assemblies
Chair: Stelios Smirnakis
Participants: Andreas Tolias, Rafael Yuste, Peyman Golshani and Stelios Smirnakis.

Neuro-ecology of Fear
Chair: Jeansok Kim
Participants: Avishek Adhikari, Newton Canteras, June-Seek Choi, and Fred Helmstetter.

What We Can Learn from Human Single Neuron Recordings About Neural Mechanisms Underlying Learning and Memory
Chair: Simon Hanslmayr
Participants: Florian Mormann, Leila Reddy, Josh Jacobs, Nanthia Suthana and Simon Hanslymayr.

Venue

St. Kitts, St. Kitts & Nevis, Caribbean

St. Kitts has astounding beauty, with lush green mountain peaks disappearing into the clouds and plunging into the ocean, but it is still undiscovered. Trip Advisor says, “Lush and luxuriant, the exotic tropical island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis is a romantic paradise. St. Kitts’ wonderful beaches remain relatively crowd-free, and nature lovers delight in seeing lava formations, tropical forest and lagoons and underwater marvels while snorkeling or diving.” The island is also prosperous, and the people delightfully friendly.

St. Kitts Marriott Resort and Royal Beach Casino

The conference is being held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort and Royal Beach Casino on the island of St. Kitts. For views of the hotel and the various types of rooms, please visit the resort’s website at:

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/skbrb-st-kitts-marriott-resort-and-the-royal-beach-casino/

Setting the standard for authentic Caribbean vacations, St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino provides a plethora of luxury amenities, as well as easy access to the island’s most exciting activities. When you aren’t climbing a live volcano, take a moment to rejuvenate in our spacious rooms and suites. Take in the sensational views of the mountain or beachfront through your room’s window, then head down to one of the on-site restaurants for delectable cuisine ranging from freshly caught seafood to savory steaks. Or, go for a swim in one of the three pools. Your time will be special at St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino.