Conference Description
The Neural Mechanisms of Acoustic Communication 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scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.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.
Whether through the spoken voice of a human or the stridulating song of the cricket, acoustic communication is an effective means of conveying information to others and is often critical for survival and reproduction. In humans, dysfunction of vocal interactions following injury or disease can be devastating for the health of an individual and society at large. Because different species may feature disparate communication strategies for the production and perception of acoustic social signals, a comparative approach to the study of the neural mechanisms underlying acoustic communication can lend insight into general mechanisms of neural function, lead to the development of novel analytical and experimental techniques, and even pave the way to novel treatments of dysfunction in human communication systems. The Gordon Research Conference on the Neural Mechanisms of Acoustic Communication (NMAC GRC), now in its third year was created to bring together a highly interdisciplinary group of researchers to understand better how the brain encodes and produces acoustic signals. At the NMAC GRC, researchers studying a variety of model systems from a range of scientific perspectives will discuss topics relevant to all species, thereby breaking down the boundaries that exist across these communities.
The conference will consist of nine sessions, on the topics listed below. The conference chair is currently developing their preliminary program, which will include the names of the invited speakers and discussion leaders for each of these sessions. The preliminary program will be available by September 3, 2025. Please check back for updates.
