Optogenetics Gordon Research Conference
@optogrc.bsky.social
#OptoGRC2028 | @tinakim-neuro.bsky.social & gisellavetere.bsky.social
🔗: www.grc.org/optogenetic-approaches-to-understanding-neural-circuits-and-behavior-conference/2026/
🔗: www.grc.org/optogenetic-approaches-to-understanding-neural-circuits-and-behavior-conference/2026/
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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!
Please join us in welcoming incoming chairs @tinakim-neuro.bsky.social & @gisellavetere.bsky.social, and newly elected vice-chairs @tristanshuman.bsky.social & @lindsayschwarz.bsky.social.
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!
May 26, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Please join us in welcoming incoming chairs @tinakim-neuro.bsky.social & @gisellavetere.bsky.social, and newly elected vice-chairs @tristanshuman.bsky.social & @lindsayschwarz.bsky.social.
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!
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 💚💙
May 22, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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 💚💙
#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!
May 19, 2026 at 8:33 PM
#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!
From cells to behavior, this #OptoGRC2026 session explores how neural activity shapes behavioral outputs 🧠⚡
Featuring @j9kwapis.bsky.social, Catherine Peña, @nicoleferrara.bsky.social, Kevin Franks, Priya Rajasethupathy, Jennifer Lawlor & Yasmine Ayman, you won't want to miss this lineup!
Featuring @j9kwapis.bsky.social, Catherine Peña, @nicoleferrara.bsky.social, Kevin Franks, Priya Rajasethupathy, Jennifer Lawlor & Yasmine Ayman, you won't want to miss this lineup!
May 9, 2026 at 5:28 PM
From cells to behavior, this #OptoGRC2026 session explores how neural activity shapes behavioral outputs 🧠⚡
Featuring @j9kwapis.bsky.social, Catherine Peña, @nicoleferrara.bsky.social, Kevin Franks, Priya Rajasethupathy, Jennifer Lawlor & Yasmine Ayman, you won't want to miss this lineup!
Featuring @j9kwapis.bsky.social, Catherine Peña, @nicoleferrara.bsky.social, Kevin Franks, Priya Rajasethupathy, Jennifer Lawlor & Yasmine Ayman, you won't want to miss this lineup!
Join us for an exciting #OptoGRC2026 session on advances in microscopy, tool development & sensors 🔬⚡
With @ismail-ahmed.bsky.social & speakers @ianoldenburg.bsky.social, Olivia Masseck, Linlin Fan, @sagescientific.bsky.social, Tommaso Fellin & Adam Gordon-Fennell!
With @ismail-ahmed.bsky.social & speakers @ianoldenburg.bsky.social, Olivia Masseck, Linlin Fan, @sagescientific.bsky.social, Tommaso Fellin & Adam Gordon-Fennell!
May 9, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Join us for an exciting #OptoGRC2026 session on advances in microscopy, tool development & sensors 🔬⚡
With @ismail-ahmed.bsky.social & speakers @ianoldenburg.bsky.social, Olivia Masseck, Linlin Fan, @sagescientific.bsky.social, Tommaso Fellin & Adam Gordon-Fennell!
With @ismail-ahmed.bsky.social & speakers @ianoldenburg.bsky.social, Olivia Masseck, Linlin Fan, @sagescientific.bsky.social, Tommaso Fellin & Adam Gordon-Fennell!
Take a closer look at biology in action at #OptoGRC2026 🔬⚡
Led by @danielaharoni.bsky.social with keynote speaker @rafaelyuste.bsky.social, alongside Takashi Kitamura, @brimcr.bsky.social & @ltpancotti.bsky.social, join us to explore cutting-edge approaches to visualizing biological systems.
Led by @danielaharoni.bsky.social with keynote speaker @rafaelyuste.bsky.social, alongside Takashi Kitamura, @brimcr.bsky.social & @ltpancotti.bsky.social, join us to explore cutting-edge approaches to visualizing biological systems.
May 8, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Take a closer look at biology in action at #OptoGRC2026 🔬⚡
Led by @danielaharoni.bsky.social with keynote speaker @rafaelyuste.bsky.social, alongside Takashi Kitamura, @brimcr.bsky.social & @ltpancotti.bsky.social, join us to explore cutting-edge approaches to visualizing biological systems.
Led by @danielaharoni.bsky.social with keynote speaker @rafaelyuste.bsky.social, alongside Takashi Kitamura, @brimcr.bsky.social & @ltpancotti.bsky.social, join us to explore cutting-edge approaches to visualizing biological systems.
Join us as we explore where optogenetics is headed next at #OptoGRC2026 ⚡
With Megha Sehgal, Nicolo Accanto, @flaviodonato82.bsky.social, @logangrosenick.bsky.social, @sydneytrask.bsky.social, Hoda Shamsnajafabadi & Susoban Das 💡
With Megha Sehgal, Nicolo Accanto, @flaviodonato82.bsky.social, @logangrosenick.bsky.social, @sydneytrask.bsky.social, Hoda Shamsnajafabadi & Susoban Das 💡
May 8, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Join us as we explore where optogenetics is headed next at #OptoGRC2026 ⚡
With Megha Sehgal, Nicolo Accanto, @flaviodonato82.bsky.social, @logangrosenick.bsky.social, @sydneytrask.bsky.social, Hoda Shamsnajafabadi & Susoban Das 💡
With Megha Sehgal, Nicolo Accanto, @flaviodonato82.bsky.social, @logangrosenick.bsky.social, @sydneytrask.bsky.social, Hoda Shamsnajafabadi & Susoban Das 💡
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, @mazenkheirbek.bsky.social, Takashi Yamaguchi & Jesse Kaminsky, Wednesday evening!
Discussion to be led by Sweta Agrawal, featuring speakers Yaniv Ziv, @mazenkheirbek.bsky.social, Takashi Yamaguchi & Jesse Kaminsky, Wednesday evening!
May 7, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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, @mazenkheirbek.bsky.social, Takashi Yamaguchi & Jesse Kaminsky, Wednesday evening!
Discussion to be led by Sweta Agrawal, featuring speakers Yaniv Ziv, @mazenkheirbek.bsky.social, Takashi Yamaguchi & Jesse Kaminsky, Wednesday evening!
Can't wait for this #OptoGRC2026 keynote session that will shine a light on the ideas and tools driving optogenetics🔦🧠
Bringing together Tatiana Korotkova, @oyiz.bsky.social & Sheena Josselyn, expect a powerful discussion from leaders in the field!
Bringing together Tatiana Korotkova, @oyiz.bsky.social & Sheena Josselyn, expect a powerful discussion from leaders in the field!
May 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Can't wait for this #OptoGRC2026 keynote session that will shine a light on the ideas and tools driving optogenetics🔦🧠
Bringing together Tatiana Korotkova, @oyiz.bsky.social & Sheena Josselyn, expect a powerful discussion from leaders in the field!
Bringing together Tatiana Korotkova, @oyiz.bsky.social & Sheena Josselyn, expect a powerful discussion from leaders in the field!
Be sure to join us for this session where we take opto beyond the brain at #OptoGRC2026 🧠⚡➡️🫀
Featuring discussion leader @katrinachoe.bsky.social & speakers Li Ye, Katharina Gapp, Andreas Lüthi & @timmachado.bsky.social
Featuring discussion leader @katrinachoe.bsky.social & speakers Li Ye, Katharina Gapp, Andreas Lüthi & @timmachado.bsky.social
May 4, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Be sure to join us for this session where we take opto beyond the brain at #OptoGRC2026 🧠⚡➡️🫀
Featuring discussion leader @katrinachoe.bsky.social & speakers Li Ye, Katharina Gapp, Andreas Lüthi & @timmachado.bsky.social
Featuring discussion leader @katrinachoe.bsky.social & speakers Li Ye, Katharina Gapp, Andreas Lüthi & @timmachado.bsky.social
Small perturbations spark big discoveries at #OptoGRC2026 🧬⚡
Led by Erin Calipari with Guosong Hong, @kacummings.bsky.social, Conor Liston, David Anderson, Akemi Ito & Ishaan Kapoor, on Monday morning!
Led by Erin Calipari with Guosong Hong, @kacummings.bsky.social, Conor Liston, David Anderson, Akemi Ito & Ishaan Kapoor, on Monday morning!
May 1, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Small perturbations spark big discoveries at #OptoGRC2026 🧬⚡
Led by Erin Calipari with Guosong Hong, @kacummings.bsky.social, Conor Liston, David Anderson, Akemi Ito & Ishaan Kapoor, on Monday morning!
Led by Erin Calipari with Guosong Hong, @kacummings.bsky.social, Conor Liston, David Anderson, Akemi Ito & Ishaan Kapoor, on Monday morning!
Get ready to map behavior in motion at #OptoGRC2026 🧠📊
With discussion by @neurrriot.bsky.social & speakers Christian Lüscher, @honglab.bsky.social, @biancasilvalab.bsky.social & @derynleduke.bsky.social, this Tuesday PM session highlights innovative ways to monitor, model & make sense of behavior.
With discussion by @neurrriot.bsky.social & speakers Christian Lüscher, @honglab.bsky.social, @biancasilvalab.bsky.social & @derynleduke.bsky.social, this Tuesday PM session highlights innovative ways to monitor, model & make sense of behavior.
April 30, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Get ready to map behavior in motion at #OptoGRC2026 🧠📊
With discussion by @neurrriot.bsky.social & speakers Christian Lüscher, @honglab.bsky.social, @biancasilvalab.bsky.social & @derynleduke.bsky.social, this Tuesday PM session highlights innovative ways to monitor, model & make sense of behavior.
With discussion by @neurrriot.bsky.social & speakers Christian Lüscher, @honglab.bsky.social, @biancasilvalab.bsky.social & @derynleduke.bsky.social, this Tuesday PM session highlights innovative ways to monitor, model & make sense of behavior.
🚨 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: www.grc.org/venues/europ...
As you plan your trip, please note that GRC bus transportation is only available to and from the Florence Airport ✈️☀️
More information: www.grc.org/venues/europ...
April 13, 2026 at 5:59 PM
🚨 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: www.grc.org/venues/europ...
As you plan your trip, please note that GRC bus transportation is only available to and from the Florence Airport ✈️☀️
More information: www.grc.org/venues/europ...
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: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
Submit your application by April 12 to join a collaborative, discussion-driven meeting in Italy featuring a "brilliant" lineup of speakers! 💡🧠
Apply now: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
April 9, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
Submit your application by April 12 to join a collaborative, discussion-driven meeting in Italy featuring a "brilliant" lineup of speakers! 💡🧠
Apply now: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
The #OptoGRC2026 Power Hour will be Monday, May 11 at 3pm, hosted by @ismail-ahmed.bsky.social & @tinakim-neuro.bsky.social!
Join us to exchange ideas & take part in thoughtful conversations on how we can continue to support and grow our community 🤝 🧠
Register: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
Join us to exchange ideas & take part in thoughtful conversations on how we can continue to support and grow our community 🤝 🧠
Register: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
April 3, 2026 at 10:35 PM
The #OptoGRC2026 Power Hour will be Monday, May 11 at 3pm, hosted by @ismail-ahmed.bsky.social & @tinakim-neuro.bsky.social!
Join us to exchange ideas & take part in thoughtful conversations on how we can continue to support and grow our community 🤝 🧠
Register: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
Join us to exchange ideas & take part in thoughtful conversations on how we can continue to support and grow our community 🤝 🧠
Register: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
Excited to have @rafaelyuste.bsky.social 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.
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
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.
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
March 31, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Excited to have @rafaelyuste.bsky.social 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.
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
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.
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
We can't wait to hear from #OptoGRC2026 keynote speaker, Sheena Josselyn!
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 👇
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
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 👇
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
March 25, 2026 at 2:10 PM
We can't wait to hear from #OptoGRC2026 keynote speaker, Sheena Josselyn!
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 👇
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
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 👇
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
Thrilled to welcome back 2024 chair @oyiz.bsky.social 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: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
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: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
March 20, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Thrilled to welcome back 2024 chair @oyiz.bsky.social 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: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
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: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
#OptoGRC2026 is just around the corner!
We are thrilled for this year's program, including keynote speakers @oyiz.bsky.social, Sheena Josselyn, and @rafaelyuste.bsky.social.
Applications to attend are still being accepted through April 12. Register now👇
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
We are thrilled for this year's program, including keynote speakers @oyiz.bsky.social, Sheena Josselyn, and @rafaelyuste.bsky.social.
Applications to attend are still being accepted through April 12. Register now👇
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
March 18, 2026 at 7:47 PM
#OptoGRC2026 is just around the corner!
We are thrilled for this year's program, including keynote speakers @oyiz.bsky.social, Sheena Josselyn, and @rafaelyuste.bsky.social.
Applications to attend are still being accepted through April 12. Register now👇
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
We are thrilled for this year's program, including keynote speakers @oyiz.bsky.social, Sheena Josselyn, and @rafaelyuste.bsky.social.
Applications to attend are still being accepted through April 12. Register now👇
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
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: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
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: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
March 16, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
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: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
Back again for #OptoGRC2026 — meet meeting co-chair @okaysteve.bsky.social!
Steve is an associate professor at @bostonu.bsky.social and is especially excited about mentor-mentee lunches and supporting the next generation of researchers.
Fun fact: he calls his parents twice a day, every day 📞❤️
Steve is an associate professor at @bostonu.bsky.social and is especially excited about mentor-mentee lunches and supporting the next generation of researchers.
Fun fact: he calls his parents twice a day, every day 📞❤️
March 12, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Back again for #OptoGRC2026 — meet meeting co-chair @okaysteve.bsky.social!
Steve is an associate professor at @bostonu.bsky.social and is especially excited about mentor-mentee lunches and supporting the next generation of researchers.
Fun fact: he calls his parents twice a day, every day 📞❤️
Steve is an associate professor at @bostonu.bsky.social and is especially excited about mentor-mentee lunches and supporting the next generation of researchers.
Fun fact: he calls his parents twice a day, every day 📞❤️
Returning as #OptoGRC2026 co-chair, meet @bjmarlin.bsky.social!
She's an assistant professor at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social & is most looking forward to seeing old friends & new data.
Bianca is also a proud bug mom, welcoming her first walking stick bug babies to her collection in September 🐛
She's an assistant professor at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social & is most looking forward to seeing old friends & new data.
Bianca is also a proud bug mom, welcoming her first walking stick bug babies to her collection in September 🐛
February 26, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Returning as #OptoGRC2026 co-chair, meet @bjmarlin.bsky.social!
She's an assistant professor at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social & is most looking forward to seeing old friends & new data.
Bianca is also a proud bug mom, welcoming her first walking stick bug babies to her collection in September 🐛
She's an assistant professor at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social & is most looking forward to seeing old friends & new data.
Bianca is also a proud bug mom, welcoming her first walking stick bug babies to her collection in September 🐛
There’s still time to apply for #OptoGRC2026! 🙌
All applications are considered for support, including the opportunity for full registration coverage. Poster submissions & statements of interest encouraged!
Apply by 2/20 to maximize your chances👇
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
All applications are considered for support, including the opportunity for full registration coverage. Poster submissions & statements of interest encouraged!
Apply by 2/20 to maximize your chances👇
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
February 12, 2026 at 10:06 PM
There’s still time to apply for #OptoGRC2026! 🙌
All applications are considered for support, including the opportunity for full registration coverage. Poster submissions & statements of interest encouraged!
Apply by 2/20 to maximize your chances👇
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
All applications are considered for support, including the opportunity for full registration coverage. Poster submissions & statements of interest encouraged!
Apply by 2/20 to maximize your chances👇
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
Don’t miss out on the chance to present at #OptoGRC2026!
Apply to attend and submit a poster abstract to be considered for an oral presentation during the conference 🎤
Early applications are strongly encouraged! 🔽
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
Apply to attend and submit a poster abstract to be considered for an oral presentation during the conference 🎤
Early applications are strongly encouraged! 🔽
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
December 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Don’t miss out on the chance to present at #OptoGRC2026!
Apply to attend and submit a poster abstract to be considered for an oral presentation during the conference 🎤
Early applications are strongly encouraged! 🔽
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
Apply to attend and submit a poster abstract to be considered for an oral presentation during the conference 🎤
Early applications are strongly encouraged! 🔽
www.grc.org/optogenetic-...
Introducing co-vice chair @gisellavetere.bsky.social!
Gisella is a team leader at @espciparispsl.bsky.social and is most excited about the immersive exchange and new ideas #OptoGRC2026 will inspire.
Fun fact: when she’s not studying neurons, you can find her spinning on a pole 💃💪
Gisella is a team leader at @espciparispsl.bsky.social and is most excited about the immersive exchange and new ideas #OptoGRC2026 will inspire.
Fun fact: when she’s not studying neurons, you can find her spinning on a pole 💃💪
December 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Introducing co-vice chair @gisellavetere.bsky.social!
Gisella is a team leader at @espciparispsl.bsky.social and is most excited about the immersive exchange and new ideas #OptoGRC2026 will inspire.
Fun fact: when she’s not studying neurons, you can find her spinning on a pole 💃💪
Gisella is a team leader at @espciparispsl.bsky.social and is most excited about the immersive exchange and new ideas #OptoGRC2026 will inspire.
Fun fact: when she’s not studying neurons, you can find her spinning on a pole 💃💪