A Mosaic of Neurons: Cell-Type Diversity in Dynamics and Cognition
Depending on their neurotransmitter, neurons can be coarsely grouped into excitatory, inhibitory, and neuromodulatory. Novel experimental tools have immensely expanded this textbook knowledge: a growing body of studies has shown how neuron subtypes differ in morphology, physiology, or layer of location. Such subtypes have their own wiring within the local microcircuits, express specific plasticity, suppress or disinhibit each other, or selectively participate in oscillations. Recent evidence also reveals great diversity in neuromodulatory cells, including unique signaling patterns, nuanced effects on diverging projection targets, and an intricate interplay with other neuromodulators. How does this diversity affect neuronal dynamics and cognition? In this series, we will introduce speakers who, with multiple approaches and in different brain areas, have provided meaningful answers to this question.
Organizers:
Larkum Group: João Pedro Parreira Rodrigues
Spitzer Group: Ines Pont-Sanchis
Ott Group: Lilly von Kalckreuth
Sprekeler Group: Sofia Pereira da Silva
Kempter Group: Stefano Masserini
The Circuits Club Berlin
Systems and circuit neuroscience research is at home in Berlin. The ‘Circuits Club Berlin’ is a speaker series aimed to spark lively discussions and foster bonds between students, postdocs and senior neuroscience researchers within that field.
Organizers:
Brecht Group: Ben Gerhardt, Natalie Gloveli, & Lennart Eigen
de Hoz Group: Xing Xiao
Judkewitz Group: Johannes Veith & Anusha Bhat
Peng Group: Öykü Okur, Miguel Angel de Jesus Cruz Elizondoc, & Shengyuan Cai
Molecular Mechanisms of Neuronal Connectivity: From Membranes to Synapses
Organizers:
Ewers Group: Bas van Bommel
Haucke Group: Clara Grosse & Agata Witkowska
Herman Group: Marin Boutonnet
Rosenmund Lab: Astghik Abrahamyan & Sina Zobel
Lipstein Group: Dragana Ilic & Leonie Rommel
Owald Group: Isabella Balles & Marcel Heim
Mikhaylova Group: Julia Bär & Yannes Popp
Milovanovic Group: Aleksandr Korobeinikov
Neural Mechanisms of Psychedelic Drug Action
The so-called psychedelic renaissance of the last decade has brought psychedelic substances back into the global research spotlight. Psychedelics are under intense investigation for their potential applications in the treatment of depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Until today, their mechanisms of action at the molecular, cellular, circuit, and system levels have not been fully clarified, and it remains unclear how these relate to the induced alterations in consciousness functions. Unraveling these mechanisms requires unprecedented international collaboration. This talk series will pursue this goal by promoting 1) collaboration among young researchers and helping local students learn about a growing research field, 2) the sharing of data, novel methods, hypotheses, and theories of psychedelic action among leading figures in psychedelic neuroscience research.
Organizers:
CCNB/FU Berlin: Kasey Devitt
Gold Group: Jelena Brasanac
Larkum Group: Anna Bronec, Debapratim Jana, & Sarah Duverdin
Ott Group: Eric Lonergan
Psychedelic Substance Research Group: Dr. Timo Torsten Schmidt
The Memory Tapestry: Weaving Insights Across Different Systems and Levels
Memory allows individuals to navigate through space and time: we can keep track and adapt to our surroundings by storing information about the past that can also predict the future. Studying memory can also mean a variety of research modalities, from studying molecules to behavior. To understand these complex mechanisms, researchers are also able to utilize a variety of different methods, from cellular to animal to computational models. In this series we would like to bring forward the importance and diversity of memory systems, while disseminating information from experts in the field on the latest advancements and challenges in memory research.
Organizers:
Viana da Silva Group: Eva Maria Robles Hernandez & Rina Patel
Haberl Group: William Fernandes Paes de Barros
Dean Group: Shimon Jude Swer
Poulet Group: Annapoorani Udhayachandran