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Please join us in welcoming incoming chairs @tinakim_neuro & @InAnOther, and newly elected vice-chairs @tristanshuman & @lindsayschwarz.
We can’t wait to see what this team has in store for #OptoGRC2028!
We can’t wait to see what this team has in store for #OptoGRC2028!
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A heartfelt thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors for supporting #OptoGRC2026!
Your generosity played a huge part in making this year’s event a success, and we are so grateful for your partnership 💚💙
Your generosity played a huge part in making this year’s event a success, and we are so grateful for your partnership 💚💙
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#OptoGRC2026 has officially come to a close!
Thank you to our incredible lineup of speakers, discussion leaders, and poster presenters – and to everyone who joined us and made this a meeting we won’t forget.
Stay tuned for more on #OptoGRC2028!
Thank you to our incredible lineup of speakers, discussion leaders, and poster presenters – and to everyone who joined us and made this a meeting we won’t forget.
Stay tuned for more on #OptoGRC2028!
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From cells to behavior, this #OptoGRC2026 session explores how neural activity shapes behavioral outputs 🧠⚡
Featuring @J9Kwapis, Catherine Peña, @Nicole__Ferrara, @thefrankslab, Priya Rajasethupathy, Jennifer Lawlor & @YasmineAyman20, you won't want to miss this lineup!
Featuring @J9Kwapis, Catherine Peña, @Nicole__Ferrara, @thefrankslab, Priya Rajasethupathy, Jennifer Lawlor & @YasmineAyman20, you won't want to miss this lineup!
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Join us for an exciting #OptoGRC2026 session on advances in microscopy, tool development & sensors 🔬⚡
With discussion leader @iaahmed123 & speakers @ianOldenburg, @LabMasseck, @LinlinZFan, @SageScientific, Tommaso Fellin & Adam Gordon-Fennell!
With discussion leader @iaahmed123 & speakers @ianOldenburg, @LabMasseck, @LinlinZFan, @SageScientific, Tommaso Fellin & Adam Gordon-Fennell!
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Take a closer look at biology in action at #OptoGRC2026 🔬⚡
Led by Daniel Aharoni with keynote speaker @yusterafa alongside Takashi Kitamura, @BriMcR & @PancottiLuca, join us for a session exploring cutting-edge approaches to visualizing biological systems.
Led by Daniel Aharoni with keynote speaker @yusterafa alongside Takashi Kitamura, @BriMcR & @PancottiLuca, join us for a session exploring cutting-edge approaches to visualizing biological systems.
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Join us as we explore where optogenetics is headed next at #OptoGRC2026 ⚡
With @MeghaSehgal_ and speakers Nicolo Accanto, @FlavioDonato82, @logangrosenick, Sydney Trask, @HodaShamss & Susoban Das 💡
With @MeghaSehgal_ and speakers Nicolo Accanto, @FlavioDonato82, @logangrosenick, Sydney Trask, @HodaShamss & Susoban Das 💡
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Don’t miss this session exploring the computational side of brains and behavior at #OptoGRC2026 🧠 💻
Discussion to be led by Sweta Agrawal, featuring speakers Yaniv Ziv, @mazen_kheirbek, Takashi Yamaguchi & Jesse Kaminsky, Wednesday evening!
Discussion to be led by Sweta Agrawal, featuring speakers Yaniv Ziv, @mazen_kheirbek, Takashi Yamaguchi & Jesse Kaminsky, Wednesday evening!
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Can't wait for this #OptoGRC2026 keynote session that will shine a light on the ideas and tools driving optogenetics🔦🧠
Bringing together @CurioNeuro, @OferYizhar & @sjo09, expect a powerful discussion from leaders in the field!
Bringing together @CurioNeuro, @OferYizhar & @sjo09, expect a powerful discussion from leaders in the field!
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Be sure to join us for this session where we take opto beyond the brain at #OptoGRC2026 🧠⚡➡️🫀
Featuring discussion leader @choekatr & speakers @liye_tsri, @GappKatharina, @Luthi_FMI & @machado_ta!
Featuring discussion leader @choekatr & speakers @liye_tsri, @GappKatharina, @Luthi_FMI & @machado_ta!
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Small perturbations spark big discoveries at #OptoGRC2026 🧬⚡
Led by @TheCalipariLab with Guosong Hong, @not_kristie, Conor Liston, David Anderson, @Akemi_Ito_ & @ishaankapoor31, on Monday morning!
Led by @TheCalipariLab with Guosong Hong, @not_kristie, Conor Liston, David Anderson, @Akemi_Ito_ & @ishaankapoor31, on Monday morning!
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Get ready to map behavior in motion at #OptoGRC2026! 🧠📊
With discussion led by @Neurrriot and featuring @LUSCHERC, @TheHongLab, @BiancaASilva11 & @DerynOLeDuke, this Tuesday evening session highlights innovative ways to monitor, model, and make sense of behavior.
With discussion led by @Neurrriot and featuring @LUSCHERC, @TheHongLab, @BiancaASilva11 & @DerynOLeDuke, this Tuesday evening session highlights innovative ways to monitor, model, and make sense of behavior.
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🚨 Important travel reminder for #OptoGRC2026!
As you plan your trip, please note that GRC bus transportation is only available to and from the Florence Airport ✈️☀️
More information: grc.org/venues/europe/…
As you plan your trip, please note that GRC bus transportation is only available to and from the Florence Airport ✈️☀️
More information: grc.org/venues/europe/…
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Last chance to attend #OptoGRC2026!
Submit your application by April 12 to join a collaborative, discussion-driven meeting in Italy featuring a "brilliant" lineup of speakers! 💡🧠
Apply now: grc.org/optogenetic-ap…
Submit your application by April 12 to join a collaborative, discussion-driven meeting in Italy featuring a "brilliant" lineup of speakers! 💡🧠
Apply now: grc.org/optogenetic-ap…
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The #OptoGRC2026 Power Hour will be Monday, May 11 at 3pm, hosted by @iaahmed123 & @tinakim_neuro!
Join us to exchange ideas and take part in thoughtful conversations on how we can continue to support and grow our community 🤝🧠
Register: grc.org/optogenetic-ap…
Join us to exchange ideas and take part in thoughtful conversations on how we can continue to support and grow our community 🤝🧠
Register: grc.org/optogenetic-ap…
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Excited to have @yusterafa as our third #OptoGRC2026 keynote speaker!
Join us for his talk on how neural circuits & dendritic spines work together to "orchestrate" brain activity 🎹✨
Don’t miss the chance to attend — registration closes 4/12.
grc.org/optogenetic-ap…
Join us for his talk on how neural circuits & dendritic spines work together to "orchestrate" brain activity 🎹✨
Don’t miss the chance to attend — registration closes 4/12.
grc.org/optogenetic-ap…
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We can't wait to hear from #OptoGRC2026 keynote speaker, @sjo09!
Be sure to catch her Sunday evening talk exploring engrams and how memories are encoded in the mouse brain 🐭 🧠
Haven’t registered yet? Applications are still open through April 12 👇
grc.org/optogenetic-ap…
Be sure to catch her Sunday evening talk exploring engrams and how memories are encoded in the mouse brain 🐭 🧠
Haven’t registered yet? Applications are still open through April 12 👇
grc.org/optogenetic-ap…
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Thrilled to welcome back 2024 chair @OferYizhar as one of our #OptoGRC2026 keynote speakers!
Don’t miss his Sunday evening talk, framing the week ahead with a big-picture look at optogenetics and why it matters 🔦🤔
Apply to attend: grc.org/optogenetic-ap…
Don’t miss his Sunday evening talk, framing the week ahead with a big-picture look at optogenetics and why it matters 🔦🤔
Apply to attend: grc.org/optogenetic-ap…
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#OptoGRC2026 is just around the corner!
We are thrilled for this year's program, including keynote speakers @OferYizhar, @sjo09, and @yusterafa.
Applications to attend are still being accepted through April 12. Register now👇
grc.org/optogenetic-ap…
We are thrilled for this year's program, including keynote speakers @OferYizhar, @sjo09, and @yusterafa.
Applications to attend are still being accepted through April 12. Register now👇
grc.org/optogenetic-ap…
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We are officially less than two months away from #OptoGRC2026! 🤩
Submit your abstract by March 22 to be considered for a talk.
Attendee applications are open until April 12, but we recommend applying soon before spots fill up!
Register: grc.org/optogenetic-ap…
Submit your abstract by March 22 to be considered for a talk.
Attendee applications are open until April 12, but we recommend applying soon before spots fill up!
Register: grc.org/optogenetic-ap…
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