Program information

We welcome abstract submissions addressing methodological, theoretical, and empirical aspects of LC and brainstem research across health and disease.

• Submissions may focus on advances and challenges in capturing LC anatomy and function in vivo, including optimisation of structural and functional imaging sequences, segmentation and mapping approaches, and cross-species integration with post-mortem and animal models. 
• We also encourage contributions using direct and indirect markers of neuromodulatory function, such as neuroimaging, pupillometry, electrophysiology, EEG, PET, peripheral physiological measures, and fluid-based biomarkers.
• Further topics include the consequences of altered brainstem function for sleep regulation, vascular and glymphatic processes, cognition, inflammation, and neuropsychiatric symptoms, as well as interindividual variability, sex-related differences, and intervention studies encompassing pharmacological, stimulation-based, and lifestyle approaches.

Temporary program

Please be aware that the sessions will change. We will announce the content and the timing of the sessions as soon as the submissions have been received and approved.  As soon as we have more details, we will publish the complete programme. 

As in the last meetings, our sessions will contain poster sessions as well as ample time for discussion. In content we will cover again basic methodological aspects (e.g. How do I best measure the LC and other brainstem structures in animals as well as humans?) as well as clinical topics (e.g. What is the brainstems role in physiological regulation? How has our knowledge on the brainstems role in neurodegenerative conditions progressed?).

We are looking very much forward to your contribution!