Genes, Brain, and Behavior 2022
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN and Virtual
Main Meeting: May 24-27th
Workshops: May 23rd

The 23rd Annual Genes, Brain & Behavior Meeting will be held on May 23rd-27th, 2022 in Memphis at the UTHSC: Behavior, Blues, BBQ and so much history! Memphis Tourism. Virtual attendance is also an option.
Practical Information
Meeting Address Mooney Building 875 Monroe Avenue Memphis, TN 38163 The meeting room is the Mooney Building Library room 201.
Hotels
Maps and Parking: https://uthsc.edu/campus-police/parking-and-access/ The main meeting will be held in the Mooney Building (building 9 on the map). The H-lot (building H on the map) is conveniently located a short (5 min) walk from the main meeting location. Daily rates in the H-lot are $4 for 3-12 hours.
Transporation Inexpensive Public Transportation: https://www.mdcollaborative.org/groove-ondemand Use Groove On-Demand.for fast, easy, affordable (~$1.25) rides around Downtown and UTHSC
Abstract Format
Poster dimensions 45 inches wide by 45 inches tall
COVID PROTOCOL Proof of COVID Vaccination record required Upload Vaccine Photo Masks are strongly encouraged A negative COVID test is not required
Draft Schedule

Opening Dates/Deadlines 03/16/22-04/29/22 Registration 02/12/22-04/22/22 Abstract Submission
Registration Fee Structure 2022 (In person/virtual, Prices in US dollars) |
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Regular |
Late |
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March 16 -April 29 |
After April 29 |
Regular Member |
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450/225 |
500/250 |
Regular Non-member |
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650/325 |
700/350 |
Student-Postdoc Member |
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300/150 |
350/175 |
Student-Postdoc Non-member |
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400/200 |
450/225 |
Program Highlights
Plenary Lectures
- Presidential Lecture: Dr. Arpana Agrawal, Professor of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Dr. Agrawal's research focuses on epidemiological and genomic approaches to the study of substance use and addiction. Her present work is concerned with understanding how genetic and environmental factors work together to shape our liability to use cannabis and become addicted.
- Keynote Lecture: Professor Susan Ackerman, Stephen W. Kuffler Chair in Biology, UCSD. Dr. Ackerman's research is focused on defining molecular pathways necessary to maintain homeostasis in developing and aging mammalian neurons particularly in the context of alterations in translation elongation, translational fidelity, proteostasis, and RNA metabolism in neuronal function.
- Distinguished Investigator Lecture, Professor Elissa Chesler, Ann Watson Symington Chair in Addiction Research, TheJackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor
- Early Career Lecture, Dr. Monica Dus, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Neuroepigenetics of brain, behavior and nutrition
Symposia
- Behavior Quantification using Machine Learning: Challenges and Opportunities. (Chair: Vivek Kumar, Speakers: Ann Kennedy, Eric Yttri)
- Revolutionary genomics: Third-generation sequencing and pangenome approaches to understanding genes and behavior (Chair: Dr. David Ashbrook, Speakers: Thomas Keane, Laura Saba, Tomas Fitzgerald, and Erik Garrison)
- Revealing the function of sleep from flies to humans (Chair: Dr. Rozi Andretić and Co- Dr. Kristin Hamre; Speakers: Paul Shaw, Malcom von Schantz)
- Mapping the brain: Neuroimaging and connectome approaches to study genetic variation in brain function, structure, and behavior. Chair: Dr. Clyde Francks and Co-Chair: Dr. Megan Mulligan, Speakers: Al Johnson, Neda Jahanshad, Sofie Valk, Antoine Beauchamp
- The Cerebellar Nuclei in the Limelight (at Last) (Chair: Dan Goldowitz, Speakers: Marylka Yoe Uusisaari, Justus Kebschull, Richard Wingate, Abigail Person)
- Genetic studies of drug addiction-related traits in outbred rats (Chair: Dr. Oksana Polesskaya, Speakers: Abe Palmer, Paul Meyer, Hao Chen, Francesca Telese, Alexandria Szalanczy)
Award Ceremonies
- Distinguished Investigator Award Recipient, Elissa Chesler, Jackson Laboratory
- Early Career Award Recipient, Monica Dus, University of Michigan
- Outstanding Travel Awardees
Workshops
- Crosscutting applications in genes, brains, and behavior: Single cell and spatial transcriptomics. (Panelists: 10x Genomics, Kristen Maynard, Leonardo Collado-Torres)
Tentative workshop schedule Monday May 23rd, Times in CDT
Session A: Single Cell Genomics 9:00 to 9:45am Introduction to Single cell genomics tech talk 9:45 to 10:00 break 10:00 to 11:00am Applications, limitations, and future directions of single cell technology for eQTL mapping 11:00 to 11:15am break
Session B: Spatial Transcriptomics 11:15 to 12:00 pm Spatial transcriptomics tech talk about Visium tools and platform 12:00 to 12:15 pm Boxed lunch, working lunch 12:15 to 1:15 pm Applications, future directions, and limitations
- Trainee Workshop: “Networking for Success in Science”
Join us for an opportunity to introduce yourself, your science, and network amongst your peers before the Genes, Brain, Behavior 2022 Conference in Memphis. In “Networking for Success in Science”, trainees will have a chance to practice their scientific elevator pitches during a two-minute lightning talk followed by informal small group discussions to facilitate cross- disciplinary interactions and open windows for potential collaborations.
End the day with an energetic round of speed mentoring where you can cycle through multiple 5-minute Q&A conversations with established IBANGS members and mentors in the field.
Poster Presentations
In person attendees poster sessions (standard format)
Virtual attendee posters Displayed on the IBANGS website. Slack channels provided for each poster presenter for communication. Meetings can be arranged privately for more in depth discussion via Zoom.
Poster dimensions 45 inches wide by 45 inches tall
Banquet
For Sponsors
Committees
Program Committee Megan Mulligan, UTHSC Camron Bryant, Boston University Cathy Fernandes, Kings College Paul Meyer, University of Buffalo Francesca Telese, UCSD Kristin Scaplen, Bryant University Clyde Francks, Max Planck Institute Rozi Andretić Waldowski, University of Rijeka Elizabeth Yen, Tufts School of Medicine David Ashbrook, UTHSC Yehuda Ben-Shahar, Washington University Gang Chen, Jinan University Inna Gaisler-Salomon, University of Haifa Rob Williams, UTHSC Gregg Roman, University of Houston Judy Grisel, Bucknell University Jason Bubier, Jackson Laboratory
Local Organizing Committee Megan Mulligan, UTHSC David Ashbrook, UTHSC Kristin Hamre, UTHSC Byron Jones, UTHSC
Meeting Sponsors


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