Neuronal Synapse Formation and Plasticity
25 Years

Sep 6, 2026 - Sep 7, 2026

Biozentrum University of Basel
Basel, Switzerland



General Description

Be part of two engaging days of science and conversation exploring the intersections of developmental neurobiology, RNA biology, autism research, and social behavior. This meeting brings together former colleagues and collaborators to reconnect, exchange ideas, and reflect on a journey that began on May 22, 2001 at Columbia University in New York.


Marking twenty-five years of discovery and community, the conference will feature stimulating discussions, presentations, and informal interactions. Our goal is to create an open, collaborative atmosphere that sparks cross-disciplinary dialogue and inspires new perspectives on the mechanisms shaping nervous system development and plasticity.


Organizing Committee

  • Lisa Traunmüller (Harvard Medical School)
  • Hanna Hörnberg (Max-Delbrück-Centrum für Molekulare Medizin Berlin)
  • Peter Scheiffele (Biozentrum)


Organized by

Biozentrum, University of Basel