Programs & Schedule

Keynote Events:

Special Keynote Lectures: Avian Genomics and Endocrinology
• Dr. David Clayton, Psychology Department, Queens Mary University of London, UK
Title: “Canaries in the coal mine”: How birds reveal deep links between genome, brain and behavior

• Dr. Scott Edwards, Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University, USA
Title: Evolution of avian genome size and structure: genomes with a minimalist regulatory toolkit
 

Plenary Lectures:

Dr. Miriam Friedman-Einat, Institute of Animal Science, Agricultural Research Organization Volcani Center, Bet-Dagan, Israel

Title: Identification of the long-sought leptin in the dark side of bird’s genome and its characterization as an autocrine/paracrine acting ligand.

Dr. Wayne J. Kuenzel, Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, University of Arkansas, USA.

Title: Mapping the brain of a chicken.

Dr. Simone L. Meddle, The Roslin Institute, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

The University of Edinburgh Scotland, UK.

Title: Neuroendocrine and environmental interactions underlying reproductive behaviour in birds.

Dr. Frances Bonier, Queens University; Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Title: Correlates, causes, and consequences of individual variation in glucocorticoids.

Guest Speaker:

Dr. Robert Etches, President & CEO of Crystal Bioscience, CA, USA

Title: Designer chickens – from concept to reality

Dr. Donald Shaver
Title: Keynote: Mandating a sustainable economy before it is too late

List of Symposia:

• Biological rhythms and neuroestrogens on beahviour
• Comparative and functional genomics provide insights into Avian Endocrinology
• Endocrinology of facultative movement.
• Endocrinology of reproduction.
• Flexibility and adaptability of the endocrine system
• Hormones and neuroplasticity: image guided discoveries of molecular mechanisms in neuroplasticity
• Multifaceted regulation of endocrine systems by glucocorticoids.
• Peripheral feedback satiety and energy balance.
• Programming for the future: exploring the value of developmental adversity on endocrine systems.
• Rapid effects of neuroestrogens on behavior.
• Special symposium: Legacy of mentorship: a tribute to Professor El Halawani.
• Spectrum lighting, the influence of light wavelength.
• Symposium for Student Competition
• The roles of food and photoperiod in seasonality.

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