TOPIM 2017: Neuroimaging - From Molecules To Networks

Start

Sun, 19 Feb 2017, 08:00

End

Fri, 24 Feb 2017, 03:00

WebSite

http://www.e-smi.eu/index.php?id=topim-2017

Venue:

Since 2007 the overall concept of TOPIM has been that experienced, high-level international scientists and younger/less experienced scientists from diverse disciplines are spending one week together at an inspiring place and to provide a "think tank" for knowledge exchange and intensive discussion.

Presentations are held during the morning and early evening; so that there are plenty of opportunities for continued scientific discussions also in the afternoon -

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Our vision of how the brain works is constantly evolving through progress of applied physics and mathematics that explore neural activity: molecular imaging of synaptic function, neuroendocrine modulation, cell survival and cellular interactions, mapping of brain functions and description of neuronal networks and plasticity. Conversely, the way in which the nervous system treats complex information inspires new mathematics approaches such asneural networks. Moreover, merging physics approaches with genetics opens the fascinating capacity to control behaviours. Comprehensive training of neuroscientists into these new tools and concepts has become essential.

Call for abstracts

The Scientific Committee calls for abstract submission on original work for oral or poster presentations.

Opening of submission: 04 October 2016
Deadline for submission: 17 November 2016

TOPIM 2017 Committee

Bertrand Tavitian - Paris, France CHAIR standing committee
Michal Neeman - Rehovot, Israel CO-CHAIR standing committee
Vasilis Ntziachristos - Munich, Germany CO-CHAIR standing committee

Veerle Baekelandt - Leuven, Belgium
Cornelius Faber - Münster, Germany
Mathias Hoehn - Cologne, Germany
Andreas Jacobs - Bonn/Münster, Germany
Jan Klohs - Zurich, Switzerland
Adriaan Lammertsma - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Annemie van der Linden - Antwerp, Belgium

Timeline

04 October 2016 | Opening of abstract submission system

17 November 2016 | Deadline for abstract submission

First confirmed Speakers:

Veerle Baekelandt - Leuven

David Boas - Boston

Christof Koch - Seattle

Arthur Konnerth - Munich

Rosalyn Moran - Bristol

Christin Y. Sander - Boston

Annemie van der Linden - Antwerp

Xin Yu - Tübingen

IMPORTANT

The number of participants is limited to 70 due to the limited number of beds as well as seats inside the auditorium. In general persons who have submitted an abstract will be priorised in accordance with the quality and innovation of the abstract/work to be presented!

Registration fees

800€ for ESMI members incl. full board accommodation
950€ for non-members incl. full board accommodation

Become an ESMI member and benefit not only from the reduced fee

The registration fee includes:

5 nights full board accommodation in single rooms
breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch, and dinner are included
5 days excellent conference programme
conference book/material
5 days full of interdisciplinary networking opportunities!

To find Basic Programme Outline Click Here

How to get to the École de Physique des Houches

By plane: Geneva Airport is 1 hour drive from les Houches.

The simplest way is to use a shuttle service (approximately 40 euros up to the school, book at least three days in advance). If you already have your return date, we would recommend to book a return trip. Click here for a complete view of the different companies. Alpybus company is not recommended (they do not reach the school).

By train/bus:

Arrival at the Les Houches station, with one change at Saint-Gervais (from France), or at Martigny (from Switzerland). There are about 10 trains per day between St Gervais and Les Houches (schedules, 20mn trip). Then we strongly advise you to take a taxi to go up to the school (5 km). Be aware that there are only fourtaxis in Les Houches often very busy on Sundays. It is safer to book in advance. Please find here under taxi's phone numbers: taxi Garny : 06 12 35 30 72, taxi Persault : 04 50 54 41 09, taxi Favre : 06 11 27 23 21, taxi Servoz : 06 84 66 86 73 and taxi Carrier: 06 22 75 19 37. You may also contact us at the following address secretariat.houches(at)ujf-grenoble.fr for us to make reservations, at the latest on Thursday prior to the session and giving us the time of arrival at the station.

By car:

Les Houches are easily accessible from France (A41 highway), from Switzerland (Martigny and Col des Montets) and from Italy through the Mont Blanc Tunnel.

From Geneva and Le Fayet: 8km before Chamonix, 300 m after passing under the tunnel, bear right by the first road out for "Les Houches Bellevue". When arriving at the cable car station "Bellevue", turn right and continue upwards (roughly 2 km starting from the teleferic). 500m after the cable car station "Prarion", turn left and follow small arrows at crossroads. Continue up to the end of Route de la Côte des Chavants. Here you are! From Chamonix: bear right for "Les Houches-Chef-Lieu", turn right in Les Houches, go ahead at the cable car station "Bellevue". Then proceed as above.

Cars may be rented from Geneva and from Chamonix, it is useful to make a reservation.