Event Details:
Join leading researchers from Stanford and beyond to explore the dynamic interplay between the brain, gut, and body.
Discover groundbreaking insights into how these interconnected systems shape health, behavior, and more through scientific talks and a fireside chat.
We'll also celebrate our community through the presentation of the Sammy Kuo Awards and a poster session showcasing neuroscience research by Stanford affiliates.
Registration
Registration is free and required. It was open from August 18 to October 16.
View all event details, including agenda, speaker info, poster session details, and information about the event venue on the official Symposium website.
Featured Speakers
Scientific talks:
- Diego Bohórquez | Associate Professor of Medicine and Neurobiology, Duke University
- Elaine Hsiao | Director of the Goodman-Luskin Microbiome Center; De Logi Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, UCLA
- KC Huang | Professor of Bioengineering and of Microbiology & Immunology, Stanford University
- Qiufu Ma | Director of the Research Center for Systems Physiology and Bioelectronic Medicine; Chair Professor of Neurobiology, Westlake University (Hangzhou, China)
- Kara Margolis | Director of the NYU Pain Research Center; Professor of Molecular Pathobiology, Cell Biology and Pediatrics; NYU, NYU College of Dentistry and NYU College of Medicine
- Christoph Thaiss | Assistant Professor of Pathology, Stanford University; Core Investigator, Arc Institute
Fireside Chat:
- Todd Coleman (moderator) | Associate Professor of Bioengineering, Stanford University
- Linda Nguyen | Clinical Professor of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Stanford University
- Kathleen Poston | Edward F. and Irene Thiele Pimley Professor of Neurology and the Neurological Sciences, Stanford University
Organizers:
- Todd Coleman | Associate Professor of Bioengineering, Stanford University
- Julia Kaltschmidt | Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Stanford University
Note: If you use a screen reader, all of the above listed names are linked to their professional pages or lab websites. For any questions about accessibility or special accommodations, please contact us.
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Pictures, Recordings, and Social Media
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