Final call: ESF conference on 'Gene expression to neurobiology and behaviour'

FINAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS AND ABSTRACTS ESF Research Conference on 'Gene Expression to Neurobiology and Behaviour: human brain development and developmental disorders' 20-25 September 2009 - Hotel Eden Roc, Sant Feliu de Guixols (Costa Brava), Spain Closing date: 5 June 2009 Chair: Prof. Janette Atkinson, University College London, UK Conference topics: * Genetics of neurodevelopmental disorders and animal models with genetic modifications (e.g. knock-outs) * Biology of neuronal organisation and connectivity in the developing brain * Infant cognitive and sensorimotor development and its relation to developing brain mechanisms * Cognitive and sensorimotor characteristics of specific neurodevelopmental disorders * Neuroimaging and neurophysiology of function in normal and atypical development Grants: available for young researchers to cover the conference fee and travel costs. Grant requests should be made by ticking appropriate field(s) in the paragraph "Grant application" of the application form. More information (including the conference programme and application form): accessible online at www.esf.org/conferences/09292 Contact: Ms. Alessandra Piccolotto, ESF Conference Officer (apiccolotto(a)esf.org )