Please join us in welcoming incoming chairs @tinakim-neuro.bsky.social & @gisellavetere.bsky.social, and newly elected vice-chairs @tristanshuman.bsky.social & @lindsayschwarz.bsky.social. We can’t wait to see what this team has in store for #OptoGRC2028!

A heartfelt thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors for supporting #OptoGRC2026! Your generosity played a huge part in making this year’s event a success, and we are so grateful for your partnership 💚💙

#OptoGRC2026 has officially come to a close! Thank you to our incredible lineup of speakers, discussion leaders, and poster presenters – and to everyone who joined us and made this a meeting we won’t forget. Stay tuned for more on #OptoGRC2028!

From cells to behavior, this #OptoGRC2026 session explores how neural activity shapes behavioral outputs 🧠⚡ Featuring @j9kwapis.bsky.social, Catherine Peña, @nicoleferrara.bsky.social, Kevin Franks, Priya Rajasethupathy, Jennifer Lawlor & Yasmine Ayman, you won't want to miss this lineup!

Join us for an exciting #OptoGRC2026 session on advances in microscopy, tool development & sensors 🔬⚡ With @ismail-ahmed.bsky.social & speakers @ianoldenburg.bsky.social, Olivia Masseck, Linlin Fan, @sagescientific.bsky.social, Tommaso Fellin & Adam Gordon-Fennell!

Take a closer look at biology in action at #OptoGRC2026 🔬⚡ Led by @danielaharoni.bsky.social with keynote speaker @rafaelyuste.bsky.social, alongside Takashi Kitamura, @brimcr.bsky.social & @ltpancotti.bsky.social, join us to explore cutting-edge approaches to visualizing biological systems.

Join us as we explore where optogenetics is headed next at #OptoGRC2026 ⚡ With Megha Sehgal, Nicolo Accanto, @flaviodonato82.bsky.social, @logangrosenick.bsky.social, @sydneytrask.bsky.social, Hoda Shamsnajafabadi & Susoban Das 💡

Don’t miss this session exploring the computational side of brains and behavior at #OptoGRC2026 🧠 💻 Discussion to be led by Sweta Agrawal, featuring speakers Yaniv Ziv, @mazenkheirbek.bsky.social, Takashi Yamaguchi & Jesse Kaminsky, Wednesday evening!

Can't wait for this #OptoGRC2026 keynote session that will shine a light on the ideas and tools driving optogenetics🔦🧠 Bringing together Tatiana Korotkova, @oyiz.bsky.social & Sheena Josselyn, expect a powerful discussion from leaders in the field!

Be sure to join us for this session where we take opto beyond the brain at #OptoGRC2026 🧠⚡➡️🫀 Featuring discussion leader @katrinachoe.bsky.social & speakers Li Ye, Katharina Gapp, Andreas Lüthi & @timmachado.bsky.social

Small perturbations spark big discoveries at #OptoGRC2026 🧬⚡ Led by Erin Calipari with Guosong Hong, @kacummings.bsky.social, Conor Liston, David Anderson, Akemi Ito & Ishaan Kapoor, on Monday morning!

Get ready to map behavior in motion at #OptoGRC2026 🧠📊 With discussion by @neurrriot.bsky.social & speakers Christian Lüscher, @honglab.bsky.social, @biancasilvalab.bsky.social & @derynleduke.bsky.social, this Tuesday PM session highlights innovative ways to monitor, model & make sense of behavior.

🚨 Important travel reminder for #OptoGRC2026! As you plan your trip, please note that GRC bus transportation is only available to and from the Florence Airport ✈️☀️ More information: www.grc.org/venues/europ...

Last chance to attend #OptoGRC2026! Submit your application by April 12 to join a collaborative, discussion-driven meeting in Italy featuring a "brilliant" lineup of speakers! 💡🧠 Apply now: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...

The #OptoGRC2026 Power Hour will be Monday, May 11 at 3pm, hosted by @ismail-ahmed.bsky.social & @tinakim-neuro.bsky.social! Join us to exchange ideas & take part in thoughtful conversations on how we can continue to support and grow our community 🤝 🧠 Register: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...

Excited to have @rafaelyuste.bsky.social as our third #OptoGRC2026 keynote speaker! Join us for his talk on how neural circuits & dendritic spines work together to "orchestrate" brain activity 🎹✨ Don’t miss the chance to attend — registration closes 4/12. www.grc.org/optogenetic-...

We can't wait to hear from #OptoGRC2026 keynote speaker, Sheena Josselyn! Be sure to catch her Sunday evening talk exploring engrams and how memories are encoded in the mouse brain 🐭 🧠 Haven’t registered yet? Applications are still open through April 12 👇 www.grc.org/optogenetic-...

Thrilled to welcome back 2024 chair @oyiz.bsky.social as one of our #OptoGRC2026 keynote speakers! Don’t miss his Sunday evening talk, framing the week ahead with a big-picture look at optogenetics and why it matters 🔦🤔 Apply to attend: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...

#OptoGRC2026 is just around the corner! We are thrilled for this year's program, including keynote speakers @oyiz.bsky.social, Sheena Josselyn, and @rafaelyuste.bsky.social. Applications to attend are still being accepted through April 12. Register now👇 www.grc.org/optogenetic-...

We are officially less than two months away from #OptoGRC2026! 🤩 Submit your abstract by March 22 to be considered for a talk. Attendee applications are open until April 12, but we recommend applying soon before spots fill up! Register: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...

Back again for #OptoGRC2026 — meet meeting co-chair @okaysteve.bsky.social! Steve is an associate professor at @bostonu.bsky.social and is especially excited about mentor-mentee lunches and supporting the next generation of researchers. Fun fact: he calls his parents twice a day, every day 📞❤️

Returning as #OptoGRC2026 co-chair, meet @bjmarlin.bsky.social! She's an assistant professor at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social & is most looking forward to seeing old friends & new data. Bianca is also a proud bug mom, welcoming her first walking stick bug babies to her collection in September 🐛

There’s still time to apply for #OptoGRC2026! 🙌 All applications are considered for support, including the opportunity for full registration coverage. Poster submissions & statements of interest encouraged! Apply by 2/20 to maximize your chances👇 www.grc.org/optogenetic-...

Don’t miss out on the chance to present at #OptoGRC2026! Apply to attend and submit a poster abstract to be considered for an oral presentation during the conference 🎤 Early applications are strongly encouraged! 🔽 www.grc.org/optogenetic-...

Introducing co-vice chair @gisellavetere.bsky.social! Gisella is a team leader at @espciparispsl.bsky.social and is most excited about the immersive exchange and new ideas #OptoGRC2026 will inspire. Fun fact: when she’s not studying neurons, you can find her spinning on a pole 💃💪

🚨 Reminder: Applications for #OptoGRC2026 are now OPEN! Don’t miss your chance to join an incredible week of science, discovery, and connection with the brightest minds in optogenetics 💡🧠 Apply now for the best chance of acceptance: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...

It's time to meet your #OptoGRC2026 chairs! Co-vice chair @tinakim-neuro.bsky.social is an assistant professor at @princeton.edu who spent the summer building a van for weekend adventures 🚐✨ She's most looking forward to meeting new people & exploring areas outside of her usual wheelhouse!

In 2016, the first Opto GRC was created to bring together scientists pushing the boundaries of optogenetics research 🧠🌟 Join us to celebrate 10 incredible years of collaboration and discovery—applications for #OptoGRC2026 are now open! Apply now: www.grc.org/optogenetic-...

📆 Mark your calendars: #OptoGRC2026 is headed back to Tuscany, May 10-15, 2026! We look forward to reuniting with our amazing community for a week of great science, thoughtful discussions & shared time with colleagues. More details coming soon👇🏽 tinyurl.com/esvrabsu