The M.R. Bauer Foundation Scientific Retreat 2006
&
Volen National Center for Complex Systems Annual Retreat 2006

"Diseases as Complex Systems "

Brandeis University
Shapiro Campus Center
Waltham, Massachusetts

The 2006 Volen National Center for Complex Systems retreat was held at Brandeis University's new Shapiro Campus Center. Our keynote speaker, Xandra Breakefield, and four Brandeis faculty members addressed a variety of topics. The interdisciplinary nature of this retreat is a fine example of the scientific efforts and collaborations of the Volen Center. The day was a complete success, with excellent speakers, informative posters presented by postdocs and graduate students, and ended with great food and colleagues enjoying a barbecue on the lawn of the Shapiro Center.

May 24, 2006

Gina Turrigiano, PhD
'The Self-Tuning Neuron: Homeostatic Plasticity of Neocortical Synapses"
Professor of Biology
Volen National Center for Complex Systems
Brandeis University

Jeff Agar, PhD
"Cause and Consequence of Protein Aggregation in Familial ALS"
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Volen National Center for Complex Systems
Brandeis University

Jozsef Fiser, PhD
"The Role of Spontaneous Activity in Complex Systems the Primary Visual Cortex"
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Volen National Center for Complex Systems
Brandeis University