Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Ben Barres
Satellite Social Event @ Neuroscience 2018 Annual Meeting
Sunday, November 4th, 2018
7-9 PM
Marriott Marquis
Rancho Santa Fe Ballroom
333 W Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA
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Ben Barres was a pioneer in neuroscience who made many fundamental discoveries about the important roles of glia in the nervous system. He was also an incredibly supportive mentor and fierce advocate for women, LGBT+, and underrepresented minorities in science. We hope to bring together everyone whom Ben inspired and supported and provide an opportunity to share stories, hear tributes from our invited guests, talk about glia, and continue the discussion of inclusivity in science that was so important to Ben. All are welcome!
Schedule
7:00. Social, cash bar, snacks
7:30. Welcoming remarks: Ben as a Mentor and Advocate
Brad Zuchero (Stanford University) & Beth Stevens (Boston Children’s Hospital)
7:40. Ben’s Contributions to Science
Marc Freeman, Director and Senior Scientist, Vollum Institute
7:50. Ben as a Scientist and Mentor; CZI Ben Barres Early Career Acceleration Awards
Katja Brose, Science Program Officer, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)
8:00. Ben’s Dedication to Mentorship.
Story Landis, Former Director, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
8:10. Personal remarks, and presentation of inaugural NINDS Landis Awards for Outstanding Mentorship
Walter Koroshetz, Director, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
8:30-9:00 Social
After-party: 9:00-late @ The Smoking Gun, 555 Market Street (between 5th and 6th). Spearheaded by Amy Gleichman (ajgleichman@ucla.edu).
Supported by generous gifts from:
