The sixth Neuroethology GRC will be taking place at a time when classical neuroethological topics on sensory and motor systems are increasingly integrated with molecular and genomic approaches, social neuroscience, computational neurobiology, and robotics. The pace of progress in these areas has been breath-taking due to advances in "high-throughput" and computational technologies as well as progress in analytical and modeling techniques. We believe this is an opportune time for all researchers interested in the neural basis of behavior to reflect on what these approaches have allowed us to learn about the neural and molecular underpinnings of natural behavior. We also need to explore how we can harness these varied approaches in diverse model systems and within a comparative framework to ask fundamental questions in novel and innovative ways that will lead to future breakthroughs.
As Co-Chairs of the 2013 Neuroethology GRC we invite you to participate in this exciting conference in a beautiful setting. We expect an outstanding and diverse group of scientists at the forefront of research. We particularly invite younger scientists and students to attend.
Trainees are encouraged to register for the associated Gordon Research Seminar (http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2013&program=grs_neuret) that will immediately precede the conference. The International Society of Neuroethology will support a number of trainees with Heiligenberg Student Travel Awards (for application details see http://www.neuroethology.org/ebusisne/AWARDS/HeiligenbergTravelAwards.aspx). The application deadline is 30 April 2013.
We very much look forward to seeing you in August!
Heather Eisthen and Hans Hofmann
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