Conference Description
The Functional Genomics of Human Brain Development and Disease 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scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.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 meeting will bring together researchers working at the intersection of functional genomics, neurodevelopment, brain disease, and emerging computational approaches. Topics will include single-cell and spatial genomics, human brain models, glial biology, neurodegeneration, and AI-enabled strategies for connecting genetic variation to mechanism and therapeutics.
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 November 21, 2026. Please check back for updates.
Keynote Session: Molecular Mapping of the Brain
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Human Models Of Brain Development And Disease
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Wiring The Brain In Space
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From Neurodevelopment to Neuropsychiatric Risk
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Aging, Vulnerability, and Neurodegeneration
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Genetics and Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration
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Gene Regulation and Circuit Vulnerabilities in Diseases
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From Brain Atlases to Prediction and Therapeutics
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Keynote Session: Models of the Human Brain
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