The Brain Evolution and Mental Health Conference aims to bring together scientists and clinicians interested in exploring the brain at a cellular level across the Tree of Life. The conference will uncover evolutionarily conserved and species-specific mechanisms of social behavior and understanding mechanisms of human mental disorders. Attendees can expect a range of sessions focusing on single-cell genomics, computational methods, and social behavior circuits. Keynote lectures and panel discussions will provide insights into the latest research and developments in the field.
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Brain Evolution and Mental Health Conference
The Brain Evolution and Mental Health Conference will be held in Urbana, IL, bringing together scientists and clinicians to explore the brain at a cellular level and understand mechanisms of human mental disorders.
June 17–18, 2026 Urbana, Illinois In-person Event
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates
June 17–18, 2026
Location
Alice Campbell Alumni Center, 612 IGB Conference Center
City/State
Urbana, Illinois
Address
601 S. Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801
Event Format
In-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology focuses on advancing genomic research and its applications in various fields, including health and wellness.
Email: info-igb@illinois.edu Phone: 217-244-2999
Schedule and Agenda
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The conference begins on June 17th with a public lecture at 4:00 PM, followed by sessions on brain single-cell genomics and mental health. June 18th focuses on computational methods and social behavior circuits, with various keynote speakers and panel discussions throughout the day.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
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John Constantino
Professor of Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Behavioral Sciences at the Emory University School of Medicine.
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Dr. Gene Robinson
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, focusing on genomic pillars of the social brain.
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Dr. Daniel Geschwind
University of California, Los Angeles, exploring human cognitive variation and genomics.
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Dr. Dmitry Velmeshev
Duke University, specializing in neural circuit architecture.
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Dr. Hongkui Zeng
Allen Institute for Brain Science, studying brain cell type diversity.
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Dr. Dave Zhao
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, developing analytical frameworks for neurobiology.
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Dr. Yichun He
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, predicting brain organization with models.
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Dr. David Anderson
California Institute of Technology, encoding hypothalamic affective states.
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Dr. Erin Hecht
Harvard University, researching canine socioemotional behavior.
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Dr. Zach Johnson
Emory University, understanding the social brain through genes and circuits.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay (unless you live relatively close).
The I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center is available for lodging, located at 1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820. For reservations, call (217) 819-5000.
Other Links and Information
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