The meeting will take place in a residence in Les Hautannes, 10 minutes from Lyon-centre by TER (regional express train) (Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or) from May 12th, 2pm, to May 13th, 5pm.
Invertebrate models have enabled numerous breakthrough throughout the history of neuroscience. The research presented here is typically highly diversified, covering all aspects of aspects of neuroscience, from behavioral to cellular, genetic and molecular aspects, and involving experimental models such as the Drosophila fly, the honeybee, the nematode C. elegans nematode, as well as various species of aphids, locusts, butterflies, cockroaches and crustaceans, cockroaches and crustaceans. Research topics include neurodevelopment, normal and pathological neuronal function and ecology. The meeting provides an opportunity to disseminate the latestand technological developments, and fosters the emergence of collaborations national and international level.
Invited speakers: - Giovanna Ponte, Department of Biology and Development of Marine Organisms Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Naples, Italy
"Exploring the Complex Neural Networks of Octopus"
- Stephen Mongomery, University of Bristol, School of biological sciences, Bristol, United kingdom
"Evolution of expanded learning and memory centres in Heliconius butterflies"
Saint-Germain is 10 minutes from Gare de Lyon Part-Dieu by TER. The frequency of trains to this destination is high, seeTER timetables.
Once you arrive at the station, you have two options:
- A 15-17 minute walk from the station to the Hautannes residence, but beware of the incline! We will offer to transport your luggage as we should have a vehicle available between 11am and 1:15pm on May 12 and between 5pm and 6pm on May 13.
- Take the bus - the journey takes 5 minutes - 96 towards Quincieux Boulodrome, get off at the “Les hautannes” stop. Bus frequency is fairly low, especially in the morning:Bus 96 timetable.