Conference Description
The Frontal Cortex GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes an array of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
The frontal cortex is a highly evolved brain region that mediates a wide range of behaviors, emotions, and cognitive processes. Frontal cortex research across mammalian species has illuminated similarities and differences in the area’s structure and function between rodents, non-human primates, and humans. Defining commonalities across species can reveal conserved roles for the frontal cortex in behavior and help identify novel targets for disease. At the same time, acknowledging differences between species permits a deeper understanding of the fundamental neurobiology of frontal cortex circuits and their unique role in mediating species-specific behaviors. The Frontal Cortex GRC is a venue in which basic and translational researchers can present and discuss their work, and where dialogue across all species of study and subdisciplines is encouraged. The conference emphasizes interaction from a multidisciplinary pool of scientists across career stages with a goal of connecting established scientists with trainees and junior researchers. The sharing of cutting-edge, unpublished research is emphasized in both presentations and posters, and ample time is provided for discussion and social interaction. As in previous years, the guiding principle is to encourage the building of collaborative and collegial communities across frontal cortex researchers to advance our knowledge of this complex brain system in health and disease.
Due to limited accommodations at this venue, guest housing is very limited. To request family/guest housing please reach out to your Conference Operations Associate.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by April 11, 2026. Please check back for updates.
Keynote Session: Contributions of Orbitofrontal Cortex to Problem Solving: Implications for Neuropsychiatric Disorders
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Dual Perspectives on the Frontal Cortex: Aging and Reward Processing
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Frontal Cortex in Social Cognition
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Dual Perspectives on the Frontal Cortex: Comparative Cognition and Multisensory Processing
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Therapeutic Neuromodulation of the Frontal Cortex
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Decoding the Computations of the Frontal Cortex
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Molecular Architecture of the Frontal Cortex
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Stress and Pain in the Frontal Cortex
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Keynote Session: Readouts of Prefrontal Network Dynamics and Plasticity that Inform Pathophysiology
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