Gerald M. Rubin

Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Janelia Research Campus · company speakers →

A connectome of the Drosophila central nervous system will soon be available, providing the first glimpse of synaptic-level connectivity of the brain of an animal with sophisticated behavior. The challenge now is to use this information—together with genetically targeted physiology and perturbation during behavior—to understand the neural basis of perception, sleep, associative learning, navigation, and more.

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Neuroscience

13 November 2027 Chicago, United States “Extracting Function From Structure: Lessons from the Fly Connectome”

Neuroscience

14 November 2026 Washington, United States “Extracting Function From Structure: Lessons from the Fly Connectome”

Neuroscience

11 November 2028 San Diego, United States “Extracting Function From Structure: Lessons from the Fly Connectome”

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