24th Annual Meeting of ISBN
July 11-15th, 2016
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Download: ISBN Program 2016
Download: ISBN 2016 abstracts
Organizers: Suncica (Sunny) Lah
Venue
Inter University Centre Dubrovnik (IUC)
Don Frana Bulića 4, HR-20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
Tel: +385 20 413 626, 413 627
Fax: +385 20 413 628
e-mail: iuc@iuc.hr
Accomodations
Note that unlike last year’s conference, there are no rooms reserved at any hotels. Therefore, we recommend you make accommodation arrangements as soon as possible since Dubrovnik tends to be very full in the middle of the summer. You can book hotel or dormitory accommodation through Ms. Danijela Strman at the agency Gulliver at danijela.strman@gulliver.hr or by contacting hotels directly. Please mention that you are attending a conference at the IUC (Inter University Center) and ask for IUC prices.
Hotels
Within short walking distance to the IUC:
o Hotel Lero & Hotel Kamara: Featured on attached list; contact Ms. Danijela Strman at the agency Gulliver at danijela.strman@gulliver.hr. http://www.gulliver.hr/en
o Hilton Imperial (across street from IUC): For the reservation in Hilton imperial (across the street from the IUC) please contact Ms. Danijela Strman at danijela.strman@gulliver.hr
Within 25 min walk to the IUC(east from the historical Centre):
o Argentina and Excelsior and have a beautiful view to the old town. Featured on attached list; contact Ms. Danijela Strman at the agency Gulliver at danijela.strman@gulliver.hr.http://www.gulliver.hr/en
IUC Dormitory
The dormitory is located on the same address/in the same building as IUC: Don Frana Bulica 4. The accommodation is in the attic space of the building (4th floor). Unfortunately, there is no elevator.
Private Accommodations
You may wish to organise accommodation in private rooms/apartment. See Dubrovnik Tourist Board: http://www.tzdubrovnik.hr/eng/search.php?tag=63
Travel Information
Local Currency
Croatian Kuna (HRK – Hrvatska Kuna) or simply Kuna. Each Kuna has 100 Lipa. http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/
Note that often prices (e.g., hotel rates) are quoted in Euros, but typically payment in Kuna will be required.http://www.visit-croatia.co.uk/index.php/information-on-croatia/money-in-croatia/
Getting to Dubrovnik
Air
Flying is the fastest, easiest and most affordable way to get to Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik has its own airport:
http://www.airport-dubrovnik.hr/index.php/en/
- There are many regular flights from all around Europe: http://www.airport-dubrovnik.hr/images/stories/ljetni_red_letenja_2015.pdf
- No direct flights outside Europe
The airport is located approximately 15.5 km from Dubrovnik city centre. Atlas travel agency buses upon arrival of every regular flight, price 40kn (< $6 US), public bus transportation company “Libertas” and taxi service (the price is approximately 250 HKR).
Bus
Bus lines connect Dubrovnik with some cities in Germany and Italy, all larger cities in Croatia as well as Bosnia and Hercegovina. See: http://www.autobusni-kolodvor.com/en/default.aspx
Boat
Ferry services connect Dubrovnik with Italy (Bari), Adriatic coastal cities in Croatia (Split & Rijeka) and Croatian islands (Korcula, Hvar). Many other cruiser ships have regular calls to Dubrovnik. See:
http://www.jadrolinija.hr/default.aspx?lang=2
Car
You need to have a valid driving license, vehicle registration document, and a green card (certificate of insurance). Cars drive on the right side of the road (overtaking on the left). You should know that the roads in Croatia during the summer time tend to be overcrowded especially on border crossings. Please note that allowed alcohol blood level content in Croatia is 0.0, and everything above is punishable by law.
If you choose to drive then the recommended way is to follow the autobahn to Split and from Split continue to Dubrovnik following the Adriatic coast road which is single-carriageway and closely follows the coastline. The view and feel along this Adriatic road is miraculous although the road may be strenuous for those not used to driving. The trip from Split to Dubrovnik takes about 3.5 to 4 hours’ drive.
If you are not up for driving, you can always load your car onto a ferry in Rijeka or Split. For more details please consult arriving by boat.
Call for Abstracts
Abstracts must be submitted through the ISBN website abstract submission page. Only members in good standing (e.g., dues paid current) will be able to submit. Log into your account and pay your back dues to access the abstract submission page. Questions regarding abstracts should be directed to Ludise Malkova (malkoval@georgetown.edu).
Functions and Events
Welcome Reception: Courtyard, Inter University Centre (IUC)
Monday 11th July 2016, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Address: Don Frana Bulića 4, Dubrovnik
http://www.iuc.hr/
Please join us in the Courtyard of the IUC for the ISBN 2016 Meeting Welcome Reception. Drinks and nibbles will be served from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.
Banquet Dinner: Restaurant Dubrovnik
Wednesday 13th July 2016, 6:30pm
Address: Marojice Kaboge 5, Dubrovnik
http://www.restorandubrovnik.com/restoran/
Price: Adult, $85 USD; Children $35 USD or $25 USD (all prices include tax & tip)
Meat menu
Dalmatian prosciutto, crushed goat cheese, Kalamata olives and sun dried tomato
Duck confit with weet potatoes cream and Brussels sprouts
Chocolate mousse with cherry topping
½ bottle of water 0.75L (still or sparkling) + ½ bottle of wine 0.75L
Fish menu
Tuna cooked in vacuum with wasabi and Dijon mustard aioli on a bed of rocket salad and cherry tomatoes
White fish fillet baked in parchment paper with vegetables, pine nuts and champignon mushrooms
Chocolate mousse with cherry topping
½ bottle of water 0.75L (still or sparkling) + ½ bottle of wine 0.75L
Vegetarian menu
Tower of marinated vegetables
Risotto of porcini mushrooms and truffles
Chocolate mousse with cherry topping
½ bottle of water 0.75L (still or sparkling) + ½ bottle of wine 0.75L
Children’s menu – 3 courses, $35 USD
Dalmatian prosciutto and cheese
Grilled chicken fillet served with roasted potatoes and vegetables
Chocolate mousse with cherry topping
Children’s menu – 2 courses, $25 USD
Grilled chicken fillet served with roasted potatoes and vegetable
Chocolate mousse with cherry topping
Excursion: Elaphiti Islands Tour
Thursday 14th July 2016, 9am-4:15pm
Pickup Location: IUC
The Elaphiti Archipelago is a group of thirteen islands and islets to the west of Dubrovnik. The guided tour includes return coach transfer to and from the conference centre to Port Gruz. We will visit Sipan Island, stopping at the Renaissance Manor Skocibuha; have lunch on Lopud Island; and visit fishing villages on Kolocep Island. See attached for more information.
Cost per person (includes lunch; tax included; tip is not included):
Adult: approx. $85 USD
Child (aged 4-12 years): approx. $40 USD
Child under 4: FREE
Symposia
- Prefrontal network contributions to cognition
Session Chair: Dr. Paula Croxson, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA
Frequently referred to as the peak of the cortical hierarchy, the prefrontal cortex (PFC) is assigned a bewilderingly wide range of roles in cognition, and probably in fact represents a domain-general multiple-demand system for implementing control of cognition in many different contexts. It has become clear over recent years that PFC function is best understood by studying it within its network, and considering specific interactions between PFC and target systems, be they cortical, subcortical, or pharmacological. The aim of this symposium is to reveal both specific and general contributions of PFC to cognition, through talks that each treat PFC function through the lens of a particular anatomical or neurochemical interaction.
Neural circuits associated with behavioral flexibility in humans and monkeys
Dr. Jerome Sallet, Dept. of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, UK
Prefrontal and mid cingulate neurophysiological markers and cognitive performance are dissociated during slow progressive dopamine lesion
Dr. Charlie Wilson, Stem Cell & Brain Research Institute, INSERM U846, Lyon, France.
How instructions and expectations shape pain and aversive learning
Dr. Lauren Atlas, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, NIH, Bethesda, USA (PROSPECTIVE MEMBER)
Beyond the prefrontal cortex: Discovering prefrontal function through its interactions
Dr. Yogita Chudasama, Department of Psychology, McGill University, Canada
2. New perspectives on episodic memory and aging
Session Chair: Dr. Audrey Duarte, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Age-related episodic memory impairments are well known. Numerous behavioral and cognitive neuroscience studies over the past few decades have investigated the underlying causes of these impairments, and several neurocognitive theories have been developed to explain lifespan memory changes. Many unanswered questions remain but what is clear is that lifespan changes in memory are much more nuanced than previously believed. In this symposium, we will present new perspectives about age-related memory decline and discuss some of the conditions that exacerbate or limit this decline. Elizabeth Kensinger will discuss age-related changes in emotional memory retrieval. Nancy Dennis will evaluate the utility of the scaffolding theory of aging across a number of cognitive domains, including memory. Audrey Duarte will discuss the aspects of cognitive control that may be particularly implicated in age-related memory impairments. Angela Gutchess will discuss how culture influences memory functioning across age. Natasha Rajah will discuss context memory decline in middle-aged adults, and how specific AD risk factors impact the neural networks engaged during successful context encoding and retrieval at midlife.
Remembering the good and the bad: Emotional memory retrieval across the adult lifespan
Prof. Elizabeth Kensinger, Boston University, USA
Investigating the scaffolding theory of aging across multiple cognitive domains
Dr. Nancy Dennis, Penn State University, USA
Disentangling cognitive control contributions to age-related associative memory impairments
Dr. Audrey Duarte, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Cross-Cultural Differences in Memory with Age
Dr. Angela Gutchess, Brandeis Universities, USA
Context memory function in middle aged adults with vs. without risk factors for AD
Dr. Natasha Rajah, McGill University, Canada
New Member Sponsorship
New Member Sponsorship: Please submit your applications for potential new members to Cherie Marvel (cheriemarvel@gmail.com) by May 1, 2015. The procedures for submitting membership applications are described on the membership page. Don’t forget to forward relevant emails, as well as the URL for this web page, to any candidates that you are sponsoring.
Other Information
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Registration: Registration information will follow
A PDF of the conference schedule and abstracts will be available in May.