Winter Conference on Neural Plasticity

The Winter Conference on Neural Plasticity is concerned with all aspects of neural plasticity: from development to aging, from learning and memory to pathology, from molecular to behavior. The Organizers seek to provide stimulating scientific sessions in a beautiful tropical setting. Symposia are held in the mornings and evenings and feature extensive discussion as the number of attendees is less than 100. Ample free time is provided in the middle of the day for relaxation, informal discussion and recreation. The meeting site is a beachfront hotel offering all the amenities of a tropical resort hotel.
We are please to inform you that we will be meeting in Aruba. We have had many requests to take the group to Aruba before. However, Aruba is considered one of the premier destinations in the world, and the hotels there are normally very, very expensive. Thanks to the global economic problems, and after much negotiating, we were able to get room rates for the Garden View rooms at the Radisson for U.S. $219 per night. This is an unheard-of rate at a major resort in Aruba. This is clearly a "once in a lifetime" chance to visit Aruba at rates that we can afford.

The Winter Conference on Neural Plasticity is concerned with all aspects of neural plasticity: from development to aging, from learning and memory to pathology, from molecular to behavior. The Organizers seek to provide stimulating scientific sessions in a beautiful tropical setting. Symposia are held in the mornings and evenings and feature extensive discussion as the number of attendees is less than 100. Ample free time is provided in the middle of the day for relaxation, informal discussion and recreation. The meeting site is a beachfront hotel offering all the amenities of a tropical resort hotel.

We are please to inform you that we will be meeting in Aruba. We have had many requests to take the group to Aruba before. However, Aruba is considered one of the premier destinations in the world, and the hotels there are normally very, very expensive. Thanks to the global economic problems, and after much negotiating, we were able to get room rates for the Garden View rooms at the Radisson for U.S. $219 per night. This is an unheard-of rate at a major resort in Aruba. This is clearly a "once in a lifetime" chance to visit Aruba at rates that we can afford.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
The conference is being held at the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino and Spa. You can get more information about the resort on their home-page www.radisson.com/aruba Near the top of their home-page there are links for a "Photo Gallery" and "Take a Tour" which you may enjoy. The Radisson is an up-scale resort, located on Palm Beach, which is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. This white powder sand beach stretches for miles. Google Earth http://earth.google.com has great photographs. All of the fine hotels in Aruba are located along Palm Beach. These hotels are all high-rise, with the exception of the Radisson, which is composed of three separately located low-rise buildings spread within their tropical gardens. The Radisson Aruba is located on 14 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. It is the island's most lush, tropical, Caribbean-style resort, a Four Diamond oasis surrounded by fragrant gardens, exotic lagoons and cascading waterfalls. We felt that our group would appreciate this setting. Following are our negotiated group rates (in U.S. dollars) for single or double occupancy (no meals included). Room rates are subject to tax and service charge which is currently 22% and subject to change. There is also a mandatory $5 round trip, per person Bellman gratuity and a $2 per person, per day Housekeeping gratuitity. Garden View room, $219. Partial Ocean View Room, $289. Deluxe Ocean View Room, $349 Bonaire Suite, $509 Curacao Suite, $609 An additional charge of $55 will apply for each additional adult (up to four adults per room). Children ages 17 and under stay free in the same room with parents sharing existing bedding. The one "down-side" of the great rates that we negotiated is that the rooms must be gradually released beginning at a much earlier date than usual. So, if you think there is any possibility of your joining us next year in Aruba, you will need to make your reservation as quickly as possible. You can cancel your reservation without penalty if the reservation is canceled more than 30 days prior to the arrival date. Reservations can be made by either calling 800-333-3333 or on-line at www.Radisson.com/Aruba using our promotional code WCNP10. If you make your reservations online, to the right of the changing photographs there is "Check Rates & Availability." Use the calendar to enter your arrival and departure dates. Next year's WCNP dates are February 6 - 13, 2010. After you have entered your dates, press GO. It will pull up a variety of room choices, ranging from around $500 - $800 per night. Don't panic. On the right side of the page, there is a space for "Search for Special Rates". Under "Promotional Code" type in WCNP10 (short for Winter Conference on Neural Plasticity 2010) and hit "Search". The rates will then drop to $219 for "Garden View" rooms for our Winter Conference, along with a number of other rates for more upscale rooms and suites. It will then give you your rate, and you can press "continue" to finish making your reservation. Please do not delay in making your room reservation. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO JANUARY 5, 2010, AFTER WHICH ALL ROOMS WILL BE RELEASED. The negotiated rates will also apply if you choose to extend your stay by up to 7 days by arriving early or staying after the official meeting dates, subject to availability at the time of booking.
TRAVEL:
Because of its immense popularity, there are many flights daily, often non-stop, from every major city around the world, and airfares are very reasonably priced. The airport is in Oranjestad, Aruba; the airport code is AUA. Please note that Aruba is a very popular destination, and February is peak season. Please reserve your flights immediately - inexpensive seats go quickly. Every year we get desperate calls from people who waited until it was too late!
REGISTRATION:
A Registration fee of U.S. $375 (or Early Registration fee of U.S. $325) is required for all participants. Registration for graduate students and post-docs is U.S. $275 (or Early Registration fee of U.S. $225). The Early Registration deadline is December 1, 2009. There is no registration fee for spouses, partners, children, etc. The registration fee covers refreshments prior to and during the morning and afternoon sessions, a one hour ocean-side open bar following the afternoon sessions, and the Banquet on Wednesday night. To register, please (1) register using the on-line registratioon form link below, and (2) pay the registration fee. 1. Please register using the On-line Registration Form. 2. You can pay the registration fee by using Pay-Pal which accepts all major credit cards, or by sending a check, or paying on-site. Pay the Registration Fee now for regular participants (U.S. $375) by clicking the "Pay Now" button on the next line (Early Registration is now closed): Pay the Registration Fee for graduate students and post-docs (U.S. $275) by clicking the "Pay Now" button on the next line (Early Registration is now closed):
OUTLINE OF SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIA
PLEASE NOTE: There will be provisions for PowerPoint presentations ONLY, i.e. no slides, overheads, etc. A laptop computer (PC compatible) with a computer projector will be available. The laptop has CD/DVD Rom drive and a USB port for those that wish to load their presentations on this computer. New Concepts: (Open to all participants) Five minute PowerPoint presentation on latest idea, finding, or technique. All participants in the New Concepts session MUST load their presentation on the conference computer prior to this session. Please bring your CD, DVD or Memory Stick one hour prior to the session. Chair: Richard F. Thompson Structural Mechanisms and Consequences of Synaptic Plasticity. Chair: Kristen Harris Participants: Christine Gall, Michael Frotscher, Yukiko Goda and Kristen Harris Neurogenesis and Memory. Chair: Alcino Silva Participants: Rene Hen, Kaoru Inokuchi, Paul Frankland, Hongjun Song, and Alcino Silva The Role of Dopamine in Plasticity in the Striatum. Chair: Jane Stewart Participants: James Surmeier, Rui M. Costa, Shimon Amir and Paul Vezina. Plasticity of Synaptic Inhibition. Chair: Donald Faber Participants: Rosemarie Grantyn, Pablo Castillo, Jochen Meier and Donald Faber. Drink, Food, Sex and Rest. Chair: Stéphane Oliet and Jaideep Bains Participants: Charles Bourque, Vincent Prevot, Stéphane Oliet and Jaideep Bains. Alterations in Dendritic Excitability. Chair: Christian Hansel Participants: Andreas Frick, Michael Hausser, Dominique Debanne and Christian Hansel. The Neural Basis of Emotional Communication. Chairs: Isabelle Peretz and Jorge Armony Participants: Beatrice de Gelder, Tecumseh Fitch, Robert Zatorre and Jorge Armony. Comprehensive View of the Neuromuscular Junction: A Synapse That's Got Brains. Chair: Richard Robitaille Participants: Lin Mei, Milton Charlton, Wes Thompson and Richard Robitaille. Dendritic Trafficking. Chair: John Adelman Participants: Dick Tsien, Steve Siegelbaum, Haining Zhong and John Adelman. Altered Networks in Aging. Chair: Tom Foster Participants: John Disterhoft, Bill Griffith, Geof Murphy and Tom Foster
On-Line Conference Registration form

ACCOMMODATIONS:

The conference is being held at the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino and Spa. You can get more information about the resort on their home-page www.radisson.com/aruba Near the top of their home-page there are links for a "Photo Gallery" and "Take a Tour" which you may enjoy.

The Radisson is an up-scale resort, located on Palm Beach, which is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. This white powder sand beach stretches for miles. Google Earth http://earth.google.com has great photographs. All of the fine hotels in Aruba are located along Palm Beach. These hotels are all high-rise, with the exception of the Radisson, which is composed of three separately located low-rise buildings spread within their tropical gardens. The Radisson Aruba is located on 14 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. It is the island's most lush, tropical, Caribbean-style resort, a Four Diamond oasis surrounded by fragrant gardens, exotic lagoons and cascading waterfalls. We felt that our group would appreciate this setting.

Following are our negotiated group rates (in U.S. dollars) for single or double occupancy (no meals included). Room rates are subject to tax and service charge which is currently 22% and subject to change. There is also a mandatory $5 round trip, per person Bellman gratuity and a $2 per person, per day Housekeeping gratuitity.

Garden View room, $219.
Partial Ocean View Room, $289.
Deluxe Ocean View Room, $349
Bonaire Suite, $509
Curacao Suite, $609

An additional charge of $55 will apply for each additional adult (up to four adults per room). Children ages 17 and under stay free in the same room with parents sharing existing bedding.

The one "down-side" of the great rates that we negotiated is that the rooms must be gradually released beginning at a much earlier date than usual. So, if you think there is any possibility of your joining us next year in Aruba, you will need to make your reservation as quickly as possible. You can cancel your reservation without penalty if the reservation is canceled more than 30 days prior to the arrival date.

Reservations can be made by either calling 800-333-3333 or on-line at www.Radisson.com/Aruba using our promotional code WCNP10.

If you make your reservations online, to the right of the changing photographs there is "Check Rates & Availability." Use the calendar to enter your arrival and departure dates. Next year's WCNP dates are February 6 - 13, 2010. After you have entered your dates, press GO. It will pull up a variety of room choices, ranging from around $500 - $800 per night. Don't panic. On the right side of the page, there is a space for "Search for Special Rates". Under "Promotional Code" type in WCNP10 (short for Winter Conference on Neural Plasticity 2010) and hit "Search". The rates will then drop to $219 for "Garden View" rooms for our Winter Conference, along with a number of other rates for more upscale rooms and suites. It will then give you your rate, and you can press "continue" to finish making your reservation.

Please do not delay in making your room reservation. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO JANUARY 5, 2010, AFTER WHICH ALL ROOMS WILL BE RELEASED. The negotiated rates will also apply if you choose to extend your stay by up to 7 days by arriving early or staying after the official meeting dates, subject to availability at the time of booking.

TRAVEL:

Because of its immense popularity, there are many flights daily, often non-stop, from every major city around the world, and airfares are very reasonably priced. The airport is in Oranjestad, Aruba; the airport code is AUA.

Please note that Aruba is a very popular destination, and February is peak season. Please reserve your flights immediately - inexpensive seats go quickly. Every year we get desperate calls from people who waited until it was too late!

REGISTRATION:

A Registration fee of U.S. $375 (or Early Registration fee of U.S. $325) is required for all participants. Registration for graduate students and post-docs is U.S. $275 (or Early Registration fee of U.S. $225). The Early Registration deadline is December 1, 2009.

There is no registration fee for spouses, partners, children, etc. The registration fee covers refreshments prior to and during the morning and afternoon sessions, a one hour ocean-side open bar following the afternoon sessions, and the Banquet on Wednesday night.

To register, please (1) register using the on-line registratioon form link below, and (2) pay the registration fee.

1. Please register using the On-line Registration Form.

2. You can pay the registration fee by using Pay-Pal which accepts all major credit cards, or by sending a check, or paying on-site.

Pay the Registration Fee now for regular participants (U.S. $375) by clicking the "Pay Now" button on the next line (Early Registration is now closed):

Pay the Registration Fee for graduate students and post-docs (U.S. $275) by clicking the "Pay Now" button on the next line (Early Registration is now closed):

OUTLINE OF SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIA

PLEASE NOTE: There will be provisions for PowerPoint presentations ONLY, i.e. no slides, overheads, etc. A laptop computer (PC compatible) with a computer projector will be available. The laptop has CD/DVD Rom drive and a USB port for those that wish to load their presentations on this computer.

New Concepts: (Open to all participants) Five minute PowerPoint presentation on latest idea, finding, or technique. All participants in the New Concepts session MUST load their presentation on the conference computer prior to this session. Please bring your CD, DVD or Memory Stick one hour prior to the session.
Chair: Richard F. Thompson

Structural Mechanisms and Consequences of Synaptic Plasticity.
Chair: Kristen Harris
Participants: Christine Gall, Michael Frotscher, Yukiko Goda and Kristen Harris

Neurogenesis and Memory.
Chair: Alcino Silva
Participants: Rene Hen, Kaoru Inokuchi, Paul Frankland, Hongjun Song, and Alcino Silva

The Role of Dopamine in Plasticity in the Striatum.
Chair: Jane Stewart
Participants: James Surmeier, Rui M. Costa, Shimon Amir and Paul Vezina.

Plasticity of Synaptic Inhibition.
Chair: Donald Faber
Participants: Rosemarie Grantyn, Pablo Castillo, Jochen Meier and Donald Faber.

Drink, Food, Sex and Rest.
Chair: Stéphane Oliet and Jaideep Bains
Participants: Charles Bourque, Vincent Prevot, Stéphane Oliet and Jaideep Bains.

Alterations in Dendritic Excitability.
Chair: Christian Hansel
Participants: Andreas Frick, Michael Hausser, Dominique Debanne and Christian Hansel.

The Neural Basis of Emotional Communication.
Chairs: Isabelle Peretz and Jorge Armony
Participants: Beatrice de Gelder, Tecumseh Fitch, Robert Zatorre and Jorge Armony.

Comprehensive View of the Neuromuscular Junction: A Synapse That's Got Brains.
Chair: Richard Robitaille
Participants: Lin Mei, Milton Charlton, Wes Thompson and Richard Robitaille.

Dendritic Trafficking.
Chair: John Adelman
Participants: Dick Tsien, Steve Siegelbaum, Haining Zhong and John Adelman.

Altered Networks in Aging.
Chair: Tom Foster
Participants: John Disterhoft, Bill Griffith, Geof Murphy and Tom Foster

On-Line Conference Registration form

Please check our homepage on a regular basis for updates at http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~wcnp/. We hope that you will be able to join us, and we look forward to seeing you in Aruba.

Ted L. Petit, Ph.D. and Janelle C. LeBoutillier, Ph.D.
Dept. of Psychology, University of Toronto Scarborough

WEB SITES FOR PAST WCNP MEETINGS:

2005 Meeting, Guadeloupe
2006 Meeting, Barbados
2007 Meeting, Tahiti
2008 Meeting, St. Lucia
2009 Meeting, Barbados

For More Information:

Please contact the Winter Conference on Neural Plasticity office,
WCNP@utsc.utoronto.ca

Meeting Organizers:

Ted L. Petit, General Organizer, petit@utsc.utoronto.ca
Janelle C. LeBoutillier, Co-organizer, leboutillier@utsc.utoronto.ca

Steering Committee:

Carol Barnes, carol @nsma.arizona.edu
Lelya de Toledo-Morrell, ldetoled@rush.edu
Howard Eichenbaum, hbe@bu.edu
Michael Fanselow, mfanselow@gmail.com
Dan Johnston, djohnston@mail.clm.utexas.edu
Stefan Knecht, sknecht@schoen-kliniken.de
Alcino Silva, silvaa@mednet.ucla.edu
Jane Stewart, stewart@csbn.concordia.ca
Richard Thompson, thompson@neuro.usc.edu
<>Diana Woodruff-Pak, pak@temple.edu

Last Revised: June 13, 2009

22nd Annual Meeting

Aruba, Caribbean
February 6-13, 2010

ACCOMMODATIONS:

TRAVEL:

REGISTRATION:

OUTLINE OF SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIA

Please check our homepage on a regular basis for updates at http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~wcnp/. We hope that you will be able to join us, and we look forward to seeing you in Aruba.

Ted L. Petit, Ph.D. and Janelle C. LeBoutillier, Ph.D.
Dept. of Psychology, University of Toronto Scarborough

Meeting Organizers:

Steering Committee:

DATE AND PLACE:
	February 6 - 13, 2010 at the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino and Spa. Aruba is Dutch, and a prosperous island, devoid of poverty. It has European, Dutch and South American flavors. There are many restaurants within walking distance of the hotel, ranging from reasonably priced bistros to world class restaurants specializing in haute' cuisine. There is a vibrant night life in Aruba, with large, glamorous casinos. Aruba is known for its crystal clear water, perfect for snorkeling and renown for its scuba diving. The conference is scheduled from Saturday to Saturday to allow maximal savings on airfare; Participants should use the weekends for travel to and from the conference. The conference begins with the New Concepts Session on Sunday evening (Feb. 7th) from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thereafter, all regular sessions are held from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The conference is open to anyone who would like to attend.

22nd Annual Meeting

Aruba, Caribbean February 6-13, 2010

ACCOMMODATIONS:

TRAVEL:

REGISTRATION:

OUTLINE OF SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIA

Please check our homepage on a regular basis for updates at http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~wcnp/. We hope that you will be able to join us, and we look forward to seeing you in Aruba.

Ted L. Petit, Ph.D. and Janelle C. LeBoutillier, Ph.D. Dept. of Psychology, University of Toronto Scarborough

Meeting Organizers:

Steering Committee:

Aruba, Caribbean
February 6-13, 2010

Ted L. Petit, Ph.D. and Janelle C. LeBoutillier, Ph.D.
Dept. of Psychology, University of Toronto Scarborough