Conferences

Over the course of the week, attendees will give 20-minute research talks on their work, as well as in-depth 45-minute tutorials on theoretical techniques relevant to their research. Tutorials will be presented on the white board to encourage uninhibited and detailed technical discussion, a deeper understanding of the diverse techniques used in modern theoretical neuroscience, and hopefully a stronger sense of community. We see this as a unique learning opportunity for everyone involved and intend for it to be an enjoyable experience.

With a collaborative and stimulating format, the workshop will focus on the neural mechanisms underlying complex, flexible behavior. We encourage applications from junior scientists pursuing research aimed at understanding how cognitive processes and behavior are implemented at the level of circuits, cells, and molecules. This meeting is open to a broad array of ideas and approaches in a variety of animal models.

We encourage applications from junior scientists and hands-on researchers from any field, pursuing new approaches to challenging problems. We are especially interested in as-yet unsolved problems, and in new technologies that will enable previously-impossible measurements and manipulations. The agenda will be tailored to the specific interests of the participants, allowing attendees to interact with guest experts within their fields, researchers from other disciplines, and biologists interested in applying new technology.

Organizers

Gerry Rubin, Janelia Research Campus/HHMI

Organizers

Kristin Branson, Janelia Research Campus/HHMI    
Ann Hermundstad, Janelia Research Campus/HHMI
Dagmar Kainmueller, Berlin Institute of Health

Organizers

Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, Janelia Research Campus/HHMI  
Timothy Ryan, Weill Cornell Medical College 

Organizers

Viviana Gradinaru, California Institute of Technology    
Loren Looger, Janelia Research Campus/HHMI    
Kimberly Ritola, Janelia Research Campus/HHMI    
David Schaffer, University of California, Berkeley    

We have a common goal, which is utilizing advanced single-molecule imaging tools to address challenging biological questions in vivo or in live cells. Quite often, the method developed in a lab can be universally applied to address problems in different biological systems. We hope to provide an opportunity for everyone to share and to learn.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Luke Lavis, Janelia Research Campus/HHMI
Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, Janelia Research Campus/HHMI
Elizabeth Rhoades, University of Pennsylvania

Although the meeting will include a few plenary talks from senior researchers, the main goal of this workshop is to provide an opportunity for junior scientists to present their research, discuss bold ideas for the future, and network with peers, while also discovering potential independent early-career options at Janelia. The meeting is open to chemists from all backgrounds (e.g., organic, inorganic, analytical, materials, computational) who are interested in applying the “central science” to a broad array of biochemical or biological problems.

Topics will cover aspects of modern protein engineering, particularly as it pertains to making tools for biology. Examples include genetically encoded sensors for molecules or cellular states; light-, temperature-, or ligand-gated effectors of cell state; fluorescent proteins; labels for light or electron microscopy; tools for improving the performance and/or analysis of next-generation sequencing; viruses or other transgene delivery agents, etc.