Genetic Manipulation of Neuronal Activity
November 2 - 5, 2008
In recent years, a number of genetic reagents have been developed for the exogenous control of neural circuit activity. Naturally evolved light-gated ion channels and pumps, mutagenized temperature-sensitive synaptic transmission components, rationally designed photo-switches, and "orthogonal" drug—receptor pairs are only a few of the novel technologies unveiled. This meeting will bring together leaders in the field to highlight recent progress in tool development and applications.
ORGANIZERS:
Ehud Isacoff, University of California, Berkley
Loren Looger, Janelia Farm Research Campus/HHMI
Julie Simpson, Janelia Farm Research Campus/HHMI
Karel Svoboda, Janelia Farm Research Campus/HHMI