ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
The specific aim of this Workshop is to bring together world-class experts on very different aspects of the biology of cortical interneurons. We anticipate that this meeting may contribute to bridging the gap between different fields, leading to a better understanding of cortical interneurons in health and disease.
The neural assembly underlying the formation of functional networks in the cerebral cortex constitutes one of the most complex biological systems. Much of this complexity arises through the interaction of two distinct neuronal types, the glutamatergic projection neurons and gamma-aminobutyric containing (GABAergic) interneurons. Although neglected for a long time, interneurons are now thought to play a major role in the function of the cerebral cortex.
The neural assembly underlying the formation of functional networks in the cerebral cortex constitutes one of the most complex biological systems. Much of this complexity arises through the interaction of two distinct neuronal types, the glutamatergic projection neurons and gamma-aminobutyric containing (GABAergic) interneurons. Although neglected for a long time, interneurons are now thought to play a major role in the function of the cerebral cortex.
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In this workshop, we will bring together world- sclass scholars with very different perspectives on the biology of cortical interneurons, from developmental neurobiology to systems neuroscience. Through this collective endeavor, we will try to answer some of the most fundamental questions related to the organization and function of the cerebral cortex.
The meeting program has been organized to avoid clustering around classical disciplines (e.g. anatomy, physiology, systems, etc.) and to encourage the synergistic interaction of speakers with different perspectives. To this aim, the program is organized in six sessions, each of which will address an important question in the field, such as “What is the role of interneurons in brain rhythms?” or “How does cortical interneuron dysfunction contribute to disease?”
With this organization we also want to encourage the contribution of all participants, as every session will benefit from the input provided from different perspectives. For each session, invited speakers and selected participants will give oral presentations on recent progress from their own research. In addition, there will be two poster sessions in which the remaining participants will present their work.
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