RESUS - REpetition SUppression SUmmer School 08.09.2014-12.09.2014, Jena, Germany REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN; PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ONLINE One of the most robust experience-dependent adjustments of neural function is repetition suppression (RS): the rapid reduction of neural responses caused by the repetition (or prolonged prior presentation) of a given stimulus. RS is a robust and reliable neural phenomenon that clearly shows the plastic changes of the CNS. In spite of the broad interest and intensive studying no consensus has been reached regarding the neural mechanisms of RS as of today. The aim of RESUS is to bring together eminent researchers from the USA, the UK, and Europe with students of a broad range of disciplines to teach and discuss current views on RS. The speakers are experts in clinical, computational, single-cell, EEG/MEG/ERP, TMS and fMRI studies. We expect that RESUS will give a unique opportunity to present, discuss, and integrate cutting-edge research on this important phenomenon of the CNS. 1 intensive week of training with 20 speakers from 8 countries for 40 students as a maximum The Friedrich Schiller University, Jena organizes a Summer School aimed at PhD students and post-docs at the early stages in their careers. Places are limited to ensure good interaction in classes. RESUS will take place at the Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany between 08 September and 12 September 2014. It will consist of an intensive week of lectures with two keynotes, a student-oriented poster session and a round-table discussion. Lecturers are renowned researchers from the most active research groups in their fields. A list of invited lecturers and the program of the summer school are available on summer school website: http://www.cogsci.uni-jena.de/RESUS.html In addition to the academic content, RESUS provides a networking opportunity for students to interact with their peers, and to make contacts among those who will be the active researchers of their own generation. § Important Dates: Registration is open from now. Registration deadline: 31 May 2014. Summer school: Monday 08 September - Friday 12 September 2014 Registration fee: 100 Euro. It includes all sessions and materials, accommodation (6 nights), refreshments and coffee, finger-foods and wine during poster session and round table discussion, Summer School Dinner. Confirmed Speakers: (in alphabetical order) Bunzeck N Hamburg, D Deco G Barcelona, E Grill-Spector K Stanford, CA, US (keynote speaker) Friston K London, UK (keynote speaker) Kiebel S Jena, D Kammer T Ulm, D Kohn A New York, USA Kovács G Jena, D Krekelberg B Newark, USA Kok P Nijmegen, NL Obermayer K Berlin, D Rossion B Louvain, B Schwarzbach J Trento, I Schweinberger S Jena, D Thiel C Oldenburg, D Valentini E Roma, I Vogels R Leuven, B Weigelt S Bochum, D --- Gyula Kovács, D.Sc. Dept.Cognitive Sciences Budapest Univ. Technology and Economics Hungary H-1111 Egry J. u 1. T.ep. V.em T:0036-1463-1176 F:00361463-1072 --- Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience Institute of Psychology Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena Leutragraben 1 07743 Jena Germany Tel: 03641945936 http://www.cogsci.uni-jena.de/