Assembly and Function of Inhibitory Neurons in Health and Disease

The Inhibition in the CNS 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scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.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 a diverse range 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.

Current knowledge in the field provides strong evidence that inhibition is fundamental to fine-tune the activity of neural circuitries in healthy brains and that unbalance between inhibition and excitation underlies some of the most devastating neurodevelopmental and neurological disorders including autism and schizophrenia. Therefore, it will be a special emphasis on linking cutting-edge fundamental and translation science, including research in humans. The spectacular location of Les Diablerets at the heart of the Alps will provide a unique and secluded environment to discuss science with top leaders in the field.