The Winter Brain 2025 program will be packed with cutting-edge science, generous networking time, and social events to enjoy! The agenda will be updated regularly as session information is available. Click here for a more detailed schedule with session titles. Click here for the poster schedule.
*All scheduled programming is subject to change.
Friday, January 24, 2025 | |
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Registration |
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Welcome Reception for Newcomers, Travel Fellows, and Mentors |
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Welcome Reception (All are welcome!) |
Saturday, January 25, 2025 | |
6:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Registration |
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | Plenary Breakfast |
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Conference Welcome and Plenary Address: Suzanne Dickson, Ph.D., Delving Into the Brain’s Orexigenic Systems |
9:45 AM – 11:15 AM | Pioneer Session #1: Claude Wasterlain, M.D. |
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM | Panel Chair Training Session |
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Registration |
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Professional Development Session #1: Navigating the Steeps: Experience, Tips and Tools for Effective Scientific Advocacy |
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | View Exhibits and Poster Session #1 |
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Panel Sessions |
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Evening Refreshment Break |
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Panel Sessions |
Sunday, January 26, 2025 | |
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast at Leisure |
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Board of Directors Meeting #1 (Invitation Only) |
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Registration |
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Panel Sessions |
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM | Diversity & Inclusion Power Hour |
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Inclusive Networking Coffee Hour |
2:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Registration |
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Data Blitz |
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | View Exhibits and Poster Session #2 |
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Panel Sessions |
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Brain Talk Town Meeting: Suzanne Dickson, Ph.D., Brainy Insights About Eating and Obesity |
Monday, January 27, 2025 | |
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast at Leisure |
6:30 AM – 8:00 AM | Travel Fellow & Mentor Breakfast |
7:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Registration |
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Panel Sessions |
9:45 AM – 11:15 AM | Pioneer Session #2: Allan Basbaum, Ph.D. |
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Registration |
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Professional Development Session #2: Presenting Your Science and Yourself to Different Audiences |
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | View Exhibits and Poster Session #3 |
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Panel Sessions |
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Evening Refreshment Break |
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Panel Sessions |
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | |
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast at Leisure |
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration |
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Panel Sessions |
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Smitty Stevens Ski Slalom (Extra Fee) |
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Mountain Lunch |
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Registration |
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | View Exhibits and Poster Session #4 |
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Panel Sessions |
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Winter Brain Business Meeting |
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Special Poster Session and Reception |
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | |
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast at Leisure |
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Board of Directors Meeting #2 (Invitation Only) |
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration |
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Panel Sessions |
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Registration |
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Panel Sessions |
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Cocktail Hour |
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM | Awards Banquet and Dance |