At the cellular level, speakers will describe the computational characteristics of individual neurons and how these characteristics can be modified by neuromodulators. At the network and the behavioral levels, speakers will discuss how network structure is dynamically modulated to produce adaptive behavior. Recent advances in our understanding of the complex coordination of motor output generated during a variety of motor behaviors relies upon our detailed knowledge of the characteristics of the neurons and networks that generate these motor behaviors. An emerging principle of organization is that the nervous system is remarkably efficient in the construction of neural networks.
New results point to remarkable multitasking of networks of neurons generating motor behavior.
The meeting is organized by Paul S.G. Stein, Sten Grillner, Allen I. Selverston, and Douglas Stuart. The organizers anticipate that the 1995 Tucson meeting will allow important new concepts to be presented to a diverse audience of 300-400 expected attendees. Stuart of the University of Arizona is taking primary responsibility for the local arrangements of the meeting. The meeting is structured to allow maximal interaction between speakers and attendees. Excellent rates for hotels have been arranged.