Learning, Memory and Cognitive Function Mechanisms, Pathology and Therapeutics

International Symposium on

Learning, Memory and Cognitive Function

Mechanisms, Pathology and Therapeutics

February 10-12, 2008

Valencia, Spain

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Richard G. Morris. University of Edinburgh, U.K.

Role of activity-dependent synaptic plasticity in memory

Agnès Gruart i Massó. Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Sevilla, Spain.

Hippocampal LTP and acquisition of associative learning in behaving mice

Graham L. Collingridge. University of Bristol, UK.

Metabotropic and NMDA glutamate receptors in hippocampal LTP

Denise Manahan-Vaughan. Ruhr University Bochum, Germany.

Metabotropic glutamate receptors in spatial learning and memory

John O’Keefe. University College London, UK.

How hippocampal place cells learn to discriminate contexts

Susan J. Sara. CNRS, College de France, Paris, France.

Noradrenergic modulation of cognitive function

Robert McDonald. University of Lethbridge, Canada.

Multiple memory systems: the power of interactions

Bruno Poucet. CNRS et Université de Provence, Marseille, France.

Neural networks involved in spatial navigation

Fransico Olucha. Universitat de València-Estudi General, Valencia, Spain.

The nucleus incertus circuitry may control learning and memory processes through arousal related centers

Andrea Mele. Universita di Roma La Sapienza, Roma, Italy.

Role of nucleus accumbens in learning and memory

Chris I De Zeeuw. Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Continuing coordination in the cerebellum

José M. Delgado-García. Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Sevilla, Spain.

A new approach to the role of cerebellum in motor learning

John Freeman. University of Iowa, USA.

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Jan Born. University of Lubeck, Germany.

Sleep and memory consolidation

Joseph L. LeDoux. New York University, USA.

Cellular and neural mechanisms of emotional learning

Giulio Pasinetti. The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, USA.

Current directions in disease modifying strategies in Alzheimer' disease therapy

Vicente Felipo. Centro de Investigación Príncipe Felipe, Valencia, Spain.

Restoration of learning ability in liver failure and hepatic encephalopathy by pharmacological manipulation of brain cGMP

John F. Disterhoft. Northwestern University, Chicago, USA.

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MEETING VENUE

The International Symposium on Learning, Memory and Cognitive Function. Mechanisms, Pathology and Therapeutics will be held in the Santiago Grisolía Auditorium in the Museo de las Ciencias Príncipe Felipe of Valencia (Spain). The museum, designed by Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava, and with an auditorium of 2.800 square metres, provides the

perfect venue for this symposium.

These emblematic projects have turned Valencia, with its heritage of over two thousand years of history, into a most modern city. The city is easily accessible by road, rail, sea and air. Its culture, cuisine and academic tradition along with its location on the Mediterranean coast and its pleasant climate, make the city the ideal setting for this symposium.

Auditorium Santiago Grisolía

Museo de las Ciencias Príncipe Felipe Avenida Autopista del Saler, 7

46013 Valencia, Spain

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Participants are invited to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentation, the majority being presented as poster. Acceptance will be based upon the quality and relevance of the submissions.

Abstracts, not exceeding one page in length (width 12 cm; height 20 cm, font size 12), with single-spaced text, should preferably be sent by e-mail to [email protected], before the

deadline expires on December 31st_{, 2007.}

Each abstract must include: title (in CAPITAL LETTERS) and the names of the authors (the name of presenting author should be underlined). After the name of the last author the address of the institution or organization should be stated.

Abstracts will be reproduced in the same condition in which they were received for inclusion in symposium documentation. They will not be subject to editing.

Authors of accepted abstracts will be notified from January 14th_{, 2008 onwards.}

The poster exhibition will be situated in the hall of the auditorium. It will be open throughout the meeting.

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SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Universidad de Oviedo. Asturias, Spain.

José M. Delgado-García.

Universidad Pablo de Olavide. Sevilla, Spain.

Vicente Felipo

Centro de Investigación Príncipe Felipe. Valencia, Spain.

Francisco Olucha

Universitat de Valencia-Estudi General. Valencia, Spain.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

President: Vicente Felipo

Members: Jordi Boix Omar Cauli Nisrin El Mlili Marta Llansola Pilar Monfort Carmina Montoliu Blanca Piedrafita Regina Rodrigo Amparo Urios

SYMPOSIUM SECRETARIAT

Fundación Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias

Prolongación Paseo de la Alameda, 42-B 1º 1ª 46023 Valencia, Spain

Tel.: +34 96 197 4670 Fax: +34 96 197 4598 E-mail: [email protected]

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

The travel agency Viajes Iberia has booked rooms in several hotels within walking distance of the venue. Information can be obtained from:

Ms. Matilde García-Conde

Tel: +34 96 353 61 65

Fax: +34 96 394 06 06

E-mail: [email protected]

LANGUAGE

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REGISTRATION FEE

REGISTRATION FEE

Registration fee for participants includes scientific sessions, coffee breaks and the symposium material.

Registration fee for participants includes scientific sessions, coffee breaks and the symposium material.

A certificate of attendance will be given to all registered participants. A certificate of attendance will be given to all registered participants.

PAYMENT

PAYMENT

Bank transfer to Fundación Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias at: Bank transfer to Fundación Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias at: • Bank: • Bank: BANCAJA BANCAJA

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Please send a copy of the bank transfer with your name either by fax +34 96 197 45 98 or e-mail: [email protected]

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