Organizer: Marie-Ève Paquet
Date & Time: May 16, 2026 – half day
Location: The Neuro
Ticket price: $20 CAD
Event organized by the Canadian Optogenetics and Vectorology Foundry (COVF). Overview of the field of genetically encoded fluorescent sensors with historical perspectives followed by workshops that include practical considerations in design, screening and applications of these tools for neuroscience. There will also be a discussion on the ethical and regulatory aspects surrounding the potential use of optogenetics tools in humans. The event will be followed by a student data blitz.
Speakers
- Robert Campbell (UTokyo, confirmed)
- Rochelin Dalangin (CERVO, confirmed)
- Yufeng Zhao (UofT)
- Andrew Wooleey (UofT)
- Ahmed Abdelfattach (Brown)
- Yves De Koninck(CERVO/Laval, confirmed)
- Jennifer Chandler (UOttawa)