Roles for Neural Crest Cells and Cranial Placodes in Vertebrate Development, Evolution and Disease

The focus of this meeting is to discuss the recent research in the field of evolution, development, disease, and regeneration of the neural crest and placodes. Presentations and poster sessions will be by led and showcased by early career researchers, setting a unique forum to present and exchange cutting edge research and new data, amongst PhD students and post-docs. The topics will feature, but are not limited to, gene regulation, tissue morphogenesis, signaling pathways mediating molecular, cellular and patterning events, stem cell biology, tissue repair and disease. The meeting will end with a mentorship session that aims to help the career development of junior scientists.