About ACAN

Australian Course in Advanced Neuroscience

The Australian Course in Advanced Neuroscience (ACAN) is the pre-eminent course in the Asia-Pacific region for training the next generation of neuroscientists.

ACAN, held on tranquil North Stradbroke Island in Queensland, Australia, provides an exceptional learning experience. Leading Australian and overseas experts work with small groups of young researchers to provide rigorous training in the theory and practice of cellular neuroscience.

During the three-week course, participants will:

• attend lectures about the fundamentals of cellular neuroscience
• receive extensive hands-on laboratory training in patch-clamping and imaging using the latest equipment
• conduct a research project of their own choosing

ACAN 2011 will be held from 27 March to 16 April 2011.

The call for applications for ACAN 2011 will go out in November 2010.