Today, we kicked off CNS 2021 with a new virtual platform, reimagining modern-day conferencing. After our opening ceremonies, which helped orient participants to the new format, we had four terrific Data Blitz sessions, with rapid-fire talks on a variety of topics, from language and memory to aging and disease. Other highlights from Day 1 included Wendy Suzuki’s motivating keynote address on the effects of exercise on cognition and a special session to honor Brenda Milner, including Nobel Laureate May Britt-Moser. All the while, participants could connect with colleagues via in-session chats, private chats, as well as in the Exhibit Hall and during the opening Poster Session.
Here is a snapshot via Twitter (#CNS2021) of some first impressions from the virtual experience:
OPENING-
#CNS2021 Checklist:
Have your login info ✔️
Created your profile with photo ✔️
Built your own schedule ✔️
Yummy snacks on hand✔️
Ready to connect with colleagues and friends ✔️See you tomorrow, March 13th, to kickoff #CNS2021 Virtual!#neuroscience #scicomm
— CNS News (@CogNeuroNews) March 13, 2021
This is a pretty exciting week-end while we will be all connected from all over the world to @CNSmtg #CNS2021 -amazing talks, amazing sessions, and a moment to gather together with scientists that made history – for real. Looking forward! It feels almost like we were in presence!
— Benedetta Franceschiello 🏳️🌈 – 🔬 – ⛰ – 🧘🏼♀️ (@bfranceschiello) March 13, 2021
Opening ceremonies happening now, with @r_mangun and Patty Reuter-Lorenz#CNS2021 pic.twitter.com/deRBh3Oj00
— CNS News (@CogNeuroNews) March 13, 2021
DATA BLITZ-
Data Blitz sessions are starting now #CNS2021!
4 sessions to choose from — get some bite-sized, rapid-fire research presentations on a range of cognitive neuroscience topics pic.twitter.com/FOFaY3CVwe— CNS News (@CogNeuroNews) March 13, 2021
Results suggest that non-literal language processing is not a distinct phenomenon from literal language processing#CNS2021 pic.twitter.com/ONGGYqt4Z9
— CNS News (@CogNeuroNews) March 13, 2021
They found EEG measures can predict infant age within ~65-day accuracy #CNS2021 pic.twitter.com/0v76zZGSQd
— CNS News (@CogNeuroNews) March 13, 2021
It is a delight to see supportive messages in the chat during talks. Let’s keep them coming! #CNS2021
— ⭐️ Nika Adamian ⭐️ (@nikaadamian) March 13, 2021
SPECIAL SESSION IN HONOR OF BRENDA MILNER-
2 minute countdown to an extraordinary event at #CNS2021 honoring the great Brenda Milner, featuring Brenda Milner, May-Britt Moser, Morris Moscovitch, Lynn Nadel, Bryan Kolb, Leslie Fellows, and Marilyn Jones-Gotman – don’t miss it!
— Tobias Egner (@EgnerLab) March 13, 2021
Morris Moscovitch @Baycrest gives a lovely intro for the special session honoring Brenda Milner and her body of work in neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience #CNS2021 pic.twitter.com/7xfHFtEzD2
— CNS News (@CogNeuroNews) March 13, 2021
When asked about advice to early-career neuroscientists, Milner said: #CNS2021 #MethodsMatter pic.twitter.com/B3pxKZMcFt
— CNS News (@CogNeuroNews) March 13, 2021
Marilyn Jones-Gotman starts with an overview of how Milner arrived to hemispheric specialization #CNS2021 pic.twitter.com/MgsCq0lfQ8
— CNS News (@CogNeuroNews) March 13, 2021
And this is what Milner’s work ultimately led to (and this is only some of her long-term contributions!) : #CNS2021 pic.twitter.com/GGy8mv2M3D
— CNS News (@CogNeuroNews) March 13, 2021
Honored to have Nobel Laureate @MayBrittMoser join this special session on Brenda Milner, discussing how Milner’s work open the doors to understanding the importance of the hippocampus and its functions #CNS2021 pic.twitter.com/r3PL30k3Ku
— CNS News (@CogNeuroNews) March 13, 2021
“she helped to set the foundation of clinical neuropsychology”#BrendaMilner #CNS2021 https://t.co/J94Oo6NtHq
— Tiziana Metitieri (@timetit) March 13, 2021
And now Brenda Milner herself takes the virtual podium #CNS2021 pic.twitter.com/QW8OMhqBCI
— CNS News (@CogNeuroNews) March 13, 2021
I always enjoy doodling while listening to conference talks so decided to draw Brenda Milner while hearing about her incredible contributions to the field of cognitive neuroscience at #CNS2021. Great session! pic.twitter.com/ohVFlgv4gH
— Dr. Melissa Meade (@melellen_m) March 13, 2021
KEYNOTE-
Keep thinking about how this talk is happening during my usual workout hours 😅 #CNS2021 #armday pic.twitter.com/M7HbAnjG2p
— Chelsie Hart (@ChelsieMHart) March 13, 2021
Wendy Suzuki gives the #CNS2021 keynote lecture on the immediate and positive effects of exercise on cognition: pic.twitter.com/AGY01pjET6
— CNS News (@CogNeuroNews) March 13, 2021
Must be a CNS meeting first: @wasuzuki leads global participants in a 3-minute workout in the middle of her lecture… way to lead with action!#excercise #brain #health #CNS2021 pic.twitter.com/7QLo7ysmSg
— CNS News (@CogNeuroNews) March 13, 2021
Learn more about the work of @wasuzuki, including the challenges of recruiting study participants and the transition in #COVID19 times in this Q&A about her work on #exercise and #brain #health:#CNS2021https://t.co/yvNo7CW3lo
— CNS News (@CogNeuroNews) March 13, 2021
POSTERS-
Check out our cool new Poster Session space for #CNS2021 pic.twitter.com/qpdPYluXEQ
— CNS News (@CogNeuroNews) March 13, 2021
Fantastic posters at @CNSmtg #CNS2021
— LearningAndBrainDevelopmentLab (@learning_brain) March 13, 2021
-Lisa M.P. Munoz
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