[Won Chan Oh]

Dear AKN Members,

We are delighted to invite you to the 7th Association of Korean Neuroscientists (AKN) Annual Research Symposium, which will be held from April 17 to April 19, 2026, at Stanford University.

This event aims to foster close networking and collaboration among Korean neuroscientists actively conducting research in the United States.

It is open to faculty, staff, and trainees at all levels.

The symposium is highlighted by Tong H. Joh Research Innovation Award to a distinguished neuroscientist for publishing an outstanding paper over the past year, providing them an opportunity to showcase their achievements.

Please register by February 28, 2026 (click the link below). Your registration will be instrumental in helping us organize a meaningful and impactful event.

register here

Dates: April 17-19, 2026
Venue: Stanford University
ChEM-H / Neuro research complex
290 Jane Stanford Way
Stanford, CA 94305

Tentative Meeting Schedule
4/17: Arrival, registration, networking

4/18: 8 – 9 am: Registration
9 – 6 pm: Research Presentations
6 – 8 pm: Dinner & Networking

4/19: 9 – 10:30 am: Trends in Neuroscience Team Discussion
10:30 – 12 pm: Hot Topics in Neuroscience – Funding Strategies
12 – 1 pm: Lunch, Award Ceremony, Closing Remarks

Registration fee: $304 ($53 for graduate students and postdocs; includes a processing fee)
*Registration fee covers meals on Saturday and Sunday
**You will automatically receive the invoice/receipt for the registration fee in your email.

Sincerely,

AKN President
Jae K. Lee, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

AKN Annual Research Symposium Organizing Committee
Kevin Park (Chair), UT Southwestern 
Dah-eun (Chloe) Chung, Rutgers University
Jee-Yeon Hwang, Creighton University
Seong Su Kang, Emory University
Jin Hyung Lee, Stanford University
Wonchan Oh, University of Colorado
Eunsu Park, UT Health Houston