For more info please see our WWW home page at URL:
http://shi18.uth.tmc.edu/retcon.htm
(this site allows only a maximum of five users at the same time)
The meeting is being organized by: Greg Maguire and Harvey Karten in the USA,
and William Beaudot and Andre vanSchaik in Switzerland.
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For those who have not access to Internet (or have trouble to reach the
previous URL address), here is the text version of the WWW home page for
the announcement of the conference:
WINTER RETINA CONFERENCE '96
Physiology, Computation, and Neuromorphic Engineering for Vision
16-20 January 1996
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA
First Anouncement and Call For Abstracts
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In January 1996, the first annual Winter Retina Conference will be held in
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA. The meeting will bring together leaders in the
field of neural circuitry, computational modeling, and neuromorphic
engineering in retinas, including both vertebrate and invertebrates. The
purpose of the Winter Retina Conference is to present the latest results in
the fundamental aspects of retinal circuitry in a setting conducive to
informal and rich interaction between the participants. The meeting is
limited to 50 participants and participation is by application and
acceptance only. The conference will include daily lectures and
demonstrations. SUN Ultra-SPARC and Super-SPARC workstations will be
available for demonstrations.
Conference Site: Teton Village, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
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Jackson Hole is a sun drenched, mountain-rimmed valley noted for its
natural, rugged beauty, powder snow, and numerous ski slopes. Many other
activities besides great downhill skiing are available, including: X-country
skiing, ice-skating, sleigh rides, fishing, hunting, hiking, hot spring
soaking, and horseback riding to name a few. Teton Village will be the host
site for the conference. Restaurants, niteclubs, and shopping abound here.
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are a short drive away from the
slopes. Moutain climbing schools and guides are available in the city.
Conference Hotel:
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The Inn at Jackson Hole. A beautiful hotel at the base of the ski slope
(yep, ski-in and ski-out) and in the midst of Teton Village. Everything you
need is in walking distance of the hotel, including good restaurants and
shopping. Standard room (2 beds)- $80.00/ night; Deluxe room
(kitchenette)-$120.00/night; Loft suites- $150.00/night. Reservations at
800-842-7666 or fax at307-733-0844. Identify yourself as an attendee to the
Winter Retina Conference for these special rates.
Travel:
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Jackson Hole is served by American, United, and Delta Airlines. A 5-10%
discount, depending on class of service, is available on American Airlines,
the official airline of the 1996 Winter Retina Conference. We advise using
American Airlines because they provide the only jet service directly to
Jackson Hole. To receive a 5-10% discount on American Airlines, please call
American Airlines Meeting Services desk at 1-800-433-1790, identify youself
as an attendee to the Winter Retina Conference, and use American Airlines
"star number S-0116HZ" to book your flight.
FEE: Upon Acceptance a Registration Fee of $100 US
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Housing and travel information will be sent following acceptance.
Application: Send a one page abstract and a short c.v. to either:
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Winter Retina Conference, Greg Maguire, Department of Neurobiology &
Anatomy, University of Texas, 6420 Lamar Fleming, Houston, TX 77030, USA
or
Winter Retina Conference, William Beaudot, Centre Suisse d'Electronique et
de Microtechnique SA, IC & Systems Research, Dept. of Bio-Inspired Advanced
Research, Maladiere 71, Case postale 41, CH-2007 Neuchatel, Switzerland
or
Winter Retina Conference, Andre'van Schaik, EPFL-MANTRA Centre for
Neuro-Mimetic Systems INJ-035 Ecublens, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
Information and abstracts may also be sent via email:
gmaguire@gsbs.gs.uth.tmc.edu
Confirmed Attendees
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Xavier Arreguit, CSEM, Switzerland; William Beaudot, CSEM, Switzerland;
Horacio Cantiello, Harvard; Nicolas Franceschini, CNRS, Marseille; Jeanny
Herault, Grenoble, France; Harvey Karten, UCSD; Kent Keyser, UCSD; Greg
Maguire, Texas; Misha Mahowald, Oxford; Steve Massey, Texas; Haluk Ogmen,
Houston; Peter Sterling, Pennsylvania; Andre van Schaik, Lausanne,
Switzerland; Frank Werblin, Berkeley
Organizing Committee:
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William Beaudot, CSEM, Switzerland
Harvey Karten, UCSD, USA
Greg Maguire, Texas, USA
Andre van Schaik, EPFL, Switzerland
Registration Form
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A receipt, program, and information package will be mailed to participants
following registration payment. Please include a check for $100 (USA) made
payable to: Winter Retina Conference. The fee includes participation in the
daily meetings, a social event, and an official t-shirt.
Send form and payment by snail mail to:
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Greg Maguire
Sensory Sciences Center
University of Texas
6420 Lamar Fleming
Houston, TX 77030 USA
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