For all 3, IMO cross-task, cross-region, cross-species will offer insights. The sparse sampling across these is a hindrance (Blake’s point was directed at the task component). We’re working on it…

let's talk in person!
but fwiw I personally think that we talk about dimensionality! to me the important ideas within the neural manifold framework are: (1) manifolds reflect biological constraints, (2) capture population-wide functions/computations, (3) manifolds (may) have ontological power

Ooh! that’s relevant work for us, thanks for reposting. (Shamelessness is underrated!)

Stacked lineup, anything to be streamed or recorded?

Also affects public (state) universities most, which are generally more affordable. If there is emigration, students with greater $ need may be disproportionately affected. Again.

We give examples for less striking number of neurons here. For different species, tasks, and brain areas, it's always the same observation: PCA overestimates the dimensionality -except for one very simple task- and this overestimate gets worse w the number of neurons

www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

Jan. 8-11, more info here: parkcitywinterconf.org

here's our contribution, from CA1: www.cell.com/cell-reports... @sabbaspoor.bsky.social

#1 The Discussions! Best explained by founding member Jim McGaugh.

OK, what did I miss?
parkcitywinterconf.org/register/

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#2 Latest, sometimes controversial, findings. Hear unpublished results, hot takes that speakers haven’t yet disclosed to the big crowds. Every year, I hear it here first. During the meeting or after, at the Hotel Bar. 👇

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#3 BDNF your brain. 🤯Curated sessions from a wide array of specializations, in a small format. The topics that are the least familiar are often the ones I end up enjoying the most at this meeting. Such as, why “BDNF your brain” is a bit of an eye roll, but still beats a dopamine cleanse. 👇

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#4 Introvert-friendly networking. Yeah, that’s a thing. Single track sessions, ample down time for meaningful conversations, or to recharge. Mentorship luncheon for ECRs. Do the Data Blitz at the start, for an introduction. Ice broken. (Disclosure: also works for extroverts)👇

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#5 Activities – and not just skiing. Snowshoeing, hiking, fat tire biking, bougie spas, excursions to the main drag, High West Distillery. Touch gra- well, snow. 👇

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