13th Edition of International Conference on Neurology and Brain Disorders
October 19-21, 2026
Synaptic Plasticity
Synaptic plasticity, the cornerstone of the brain's adaptability and learning prowess, refers to the dynamic changes occurring at neuronal junctions in response to activity. Long-term potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD) represent pivotal facets of synaptic plasticity, orchestrating the strengthening and weakening of synaptic connections, respectively. These mechanisms are fundamental to encoding and retaining information, forming the bedrock of memory and learning. However, dysregulation of synaptic plasticity is implicated in various neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, depression, and addiction, underscoring its significance in understanding disease pathogenesis and treatment development. Researchers are fervently exploring innovative strategies to modulate synaptic plasticity, aiming to rectify aberrant synaptic function in diseased states. By elucidating these mechanisms, targeted interventions could emerge, offering hope for ameliorating neural deficits associated with such disorders and enhancing patient outcomes.
Ken Ware
NeuroPhysics Therapy Institute and Research Centre, Australia
Yong Xiao Wang
Albany Medical College, United States
Joe Sam Robinson
Mercer University, United States
Daniel Curry
Texas Children’s Hospital, United States
Steven Benvenisti
Davis, Saperstein Salomon, PC, United States
Younok Dumortier Shin
OnusBio, United States
Jessica Marchant
Texas Woman's University, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
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Bernd Blobel, University of Regensburg, Germany
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Robert B Slocum, University of Kentucky HealthCare, United States
Title : Compromised psychophysical orientation to the vertical gravitational constant and its role in the emergence of complex neurological and mental disorders
Ken Ware, NeuroPhysics Therapy Institute and Research Centre, Australia
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Zhenhuan Liu, Guangzhou University Chinese Medicine, China
Title : Acute traumatic spinal cord injuries - Relevance of the model of service delivery and methods of management to outcomes?
W S El Masri, Keele University, United Kingdom
Title : Examining the effects of prenatal neurotoxin exposure on the development of the prefrontal cortex and its impact on executive functioning and attentional capacities in children
David Joseph Sperbeck, Private practice, United States