Linking Synapses, Circuits and Computations in the Basal Ganglia

The basal ganglia play a crucial role in motor control and decision-making and are affected in various neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, and psychiatric disorders, making a basic understanding of the function of this circuitry highly translationally relevant. The 2026 Basal Ganglia GRC meeting will bring together the world's leading basal ganglia researchers to discuss recent advancements and new insights into the function of basal ganglia circuits in health and disease. The meeting will concentrate on presenting unpublished data. This five-day long conference held in beautiful Tuscany will include a range of speakers and discussion leaders from diverse career stages, institutions, and subfields, with the goal of interdisciplinary discussions linking knowledge about synapses and circuits to higher-level computations. Afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities, welcoming trainees into the field and fostering lasting collaborations and friendships in our scientific community.

PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to be considered for an oral abstract presentation, please submit your application and abstract by October 31, 2025. Thank you!