Flexibility and Robustness of Nervous System Function

2 - 4 September

The brain processes a wealth of information to inform different outcomes. These outcomes of neuronal function have to be reliable, while also being able to accommodate different challenges, contexts, or states. In this workshop, we will focus on exploring how degeneracy, i.e. multiple structurally different components yielding the same or very similar functions, facilitate both -  flexibility and robustness - of nervous system function. We invite participants who study nervous system function at different scales, from molecular to systems neuroscience, and using experimental or theoretical approaches. This workshop aims to foster lively and engaging discussion surrounding degeneracy of nervous system function.

Scientific organizers:

Marion Silies - Mainz, Germany
Carlotta Martelli - Mainz, Germany
Vanessa Stempel - Frankfurt, Germany