Annual Research Day 2019
Fifth Annual Neuroscience Research Day
April 5, 2019
Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center - 801 University Avenue Syracuse, NY 13210
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TIME |
ACTIVITY |
| 8:30 – 9:00am |
Registration desk opens and continental breakfast available |
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9:00 – 9:10am |
Welcome and introduction of keynote speaker Sandra Hewett, Ph.D. (Biology, Executive Director of Neuroscience Studies, SU) |
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9:10 – 10:25am |
Keynote Lecture Sally Temple, Ph.D. (Neural Stem Cell Institute) Neural Stem Cells as the Basis for Central Nervous System Development and Repair |
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10:25 – 10:40am |
Break |
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10:40 - 11:05am |
Lynn Lohnas, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, Psychology, SU) Event Boundaries Cause Shifts in Electrophysiological Measures of Temporal Context |
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11:05 - 12:00pm |
Notable poster abstract presentations |
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12:00 – 12:50pm |
Lunch |
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12:50 – 1:20pm |
Poster presentations: Posters with odd numbers |
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1:20 – 1:50pm |
Poster presentations: Posters with even numbers |
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1:50 – 2:15pm |
Caitlin Vose, Ph.D. (Postdoctoral Fellow, Communications Sciences & Disorders, SU) |
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2:15 – 2:40pm |
Rachel Steinhardt, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, Chemistry, SU) |
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2:40 – 3:05pm |
Daniel Acuna, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, School of Information Studies, SU) |
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3:05 – 3:15pm |
Break |
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3:15 – 3:45pm |
Graduate Student Presentations: Spandita Dutta (Biology, SU) Martin De Vita (Psychology, SU) Neuroplastic Mechanisms Underlying the Nexus of Pain and Substance Use |
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3:45pm |
Poster Awards and Closing Remarks Jonathan Preston, Ph.D. (Neuroscience Research Day Committee, Communication Sciences & Disorders, SU) |
Keynote Lecture
Sally Temple, Ph.D., Neural Stem Cell Institute
Title: Neural Stem Cells as the Basis for Central Nervous System Development and Repair
The discovery of neural stem cells (NSCs) in the developing and adult central nervous system (CNS) of model organisms and humans has opened new avenues to address devastating and currently incurable neurological conditions. Characterizing how NSCs produce the great variety of neuronal and glial progeny and how the environment impacts lineage choices has provided a foundational understanding of CNS development. This understanding is also important for therapeutic approaches using cell transplantation to replace lost CNS cells due to trauma or neurodegenerative conditions. Recently we identified a new stem cell in the adult human retinal pigment epithelium that we are using to develop a cell therapy for patients with the blinding condition age-related macular degeneration. Translating basic NSC research towards the clinic presents challenges, including how to define these complex cell products more reliably, how to efficiently establish safety and efficacy, and how to gather resources to enable early phase studies. In addition, we must address global challenges from unproven therapies that threaten genuine efforts to produce transformative stem cell-based therapies. This is an exciting time to think about how NSC research has expanded our knowledge of CNS formation and paved the way for new neuro-therapies.
Registration is free! To register for the event, by March 29th, click here.