SAVE THE DATE for Tree Shrew Discovery 2025

The goal of Tree Shrew Discovery 2025 is to bring together the community of neuroscientists interested in the tree shrew a model organism. The conference will feature research talks on the latest neuroscientific discoveries in tree shrews as well as round-table discussions on community needs and growth. Optional technical training will also be available for a limited number of participants. 

Dates: March 9-11

Venue: University of Virginia, Charlotteville, VA

Hotel: Oakhurst Inn

Confirmed speakers and other relevant dates will be announced later this year.

Invited Speakers

(more speakers announced soon)

• Michele Basso (UW)

• Farran Briggs (NIH)

• James Bourne (NIH)

• Alexandra Gribizis (Fitzpatrick lab, MPFI)

• Gabriela Rodriguez (Fitzpatrick lab, MPFI)

• Michael Halassa (Tufts)

• Vincent Kunze (Li lab, NIH)

• Xiaorong Liu (UVA)

• Emily Meyer (Arcaro lab, U Penn)

• Kristina Nielsen (JHU)

• Philip Parker (Rutgers)

• Shahriar SheikhBahaei (NIH)

Organizing Committee