# Comparative and Evolutionary Neurobiology

- Dates: 25 October 2026 to 29 October 2026
- Location: Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport, Renton, United States
- Organiser: Allen Institute
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences

## About

This 3.5-day forum focuses on comparative and evolutionary neurobiology. It discusses emerging technologies, topics, and views for understanding nervous system function. The event is for postdocs, scientists, and graduate students, featuring talks and poster sessions.

## Who attends

We invite applicants at all career stages to apply to attend.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://alleninstitute.org/events/lake-conference-comparative-and-evolutionary-neurobiology-2026)
- [Registration](https://alleninstitute.org/newsletter)

## Topics

- Neuroscience
- Science & Research

## Speakers

- Alex Pollen, University of California, San Franscisco
- Azahara Oliva Gonzalez, Cornell University
- Barbara Treutlein, ETH Zürich
- Bing Brunton, University of Washington
- Bing Su, Kunming Institute of Zoology
- Christopher Lowe, Stanford University
- Claude Desplan, New York University
- Daniel Kronauer, Rockefeller University
- David Keays, University of Cambridge
- Detlev Arendt, EMBL Heidelberg
- Erich Jarvis, Rockefeller University
- Evan Eichler, University of Washington
- Franck Polleux, Columbia University
- Genevieve Konopka, University of California, Los Angeles
- Gilles Laurent, Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
- Henrik Kaessmann, Heidelberg University (ZMBH)
- Jacob Musser, Yale University
- Jennifer Li, Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics
- Kathleen Millen, Seattle Children’s Hospital
- Lauren O’Connell, Stanford
- Lindy McBride, Princeton
- Madeleine Lancaster, University of Cambridge
- Maria Tosches, Columbia University
- Nate Sawtell, Columbia University

## Ticket pricing

USD 550 to 650

## Where to stay

- **West Wind Motel**: motel, 60 m from the venue, 110 Rainier Avenue South, Renton, 98057
- **Renton Inn**: 1.6 km from the venue, 219 Sunset Boulevard North, Renton, 98057
- **LivAway Suites**: 1.7 km from the venue
- **Best Western Plus - Renton**: 1.7 km from the venue, 1850 Maple Valley Highway, Renton, 98057
  - [Hotel website](http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-renton-washington-WA191)
  - Phone: +1-425-226-7600

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/comparative-and-evolutionary-neurobiology/