Imaging the Brain: Neurons, Networks and Behavior

描述(由申请人提供)：神经科学在过去十年中的许多最重要的成就一直依赖于新的经验方法的发展，这是由跨学科合作推动的。特别重要的是成像大脑结构和功能的技术的发展和应用。我们计划于2003年9月5-7日在纽约大学举办一个题为“大脑成像：神经元、网络和行为”的会议。这次会议将集中讨论脑成像技术的使用如何从大脑功能的详细生物物理、细胞和分子机制方面加深对人类行为、感知、认知和情感的理解。会议将包括一组不同的研究报告，内容涉及使用成像技术在从皮质系统到突触的各种尺度上研究大脑。我们建议由Marcus Raichle致开幕词，随后将分四个环节进行：感觉系统的功能组织(Amiram Grinvald，David Van Essen，Brian Wandell，Leslie Ungerleider)；记忆中的前时互动(Eleanor Maguire，Anthony Wagner，Mark D‘Esposito，Randall Mclntosh)；依赖活动的功能连接(Karel Svoboda，Kimberley MacAIlister，Venkatesh Murthy，F Kimura)；技术创新(Richard Buxton，Mark Schnitzer，Peter Basser，Russell Jacobs，Daniel Silverman，Wim Vanduffel)。每届会议之后将举行小组讨论/辩论。这次会议将在神经科学界广泛宣传，同时特别关注东海岸和纽约市地区的机构。在会议日期之前，我们将在互联网上公布每位发言者的发言，并附上图表。我们亦建议把讲座和讨论/辩论录下来，放在互联网上观看。过去10年由纽约大学神经科学中心赞助的暑期本科生研究项目的过去参与者将被邀请参加这次研讨会。接受这一邀请的少数民族和妇女将获得旅行津贴。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Many of the most important achievements over the last decade in Neuroscience have been dependent on the development of new empirical methods, driven by interdisciplinary collaborations. Of particular significance has been the development and application of techniques for imaging brain structure and function. We propose to hold a conference on "Imaging the Brain: Neurons, Networks and Behavior" at New York University on September 5-7, 2003. This conference will focus on how the use of brain imaging techniques is leading to a deeper understanding of human behavior, perception, cognition, and emotion in terms of the detailed biophysical, cellular, and molecular mechanisms of brain function. The conference will include a diverse group of research presentations on the use of imaging to study the brain at scales ranging from cortical systems to synapses. We propose to have an opening address by Marcus Raichle, following by four sessions: Functional organization of sensory systems, (Amiram Grinvald, David Van Essen, Brian Wandell, Leslie Ungerleider); Frontotemporal interactions in memory (Eleanor Maguire, Anthony Wagner, Mark D'Esposito, Randall Mclntosh); Activity-dependent functional connectivity (Karel Svoboda, Kimberley MacAIlister, Venkatesh Murthy, F Kimura); Technological innovations (Richard Buxton, Mark Schnitzer, Peter Basser, Russell Jacobs, Daniel Silverman, Wim Vanduffel). Each session will be followed by a panel discussion/debate. The conference will be advertised broadly in the neuroscience community, while focusing specifically on institutions on the east coast and the NYC area. Prior to the meeting dates, we will make available on the Internet a publication of each speaker's presentation, with included graphics. We also propose to videotape the talks and discussions/debates and make them available for viewing on the Internet. Past participants of the Summer Undergraduate Research Program, sponsored by the Center for Neural Science at NYU over the past 10 years, will be invited to attend this Symposium. Minorities and women who accept this invitation will be provided with a travel stipend.