The 11th annual EN Conference centered around the theme of Neurophysiology, presenting a dynamic and comprehensive exploration of the field. The event served as a conduit for introducing a wide range of neurophysiology research topics to a diverse audience, including undergraduate and graduate students, visiting scholars, professors, and the interested public.

The conference showcased the expertise of several distinguished scientists, each delving into specific research areas:​

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• Dr. Sheena Josselyn shared insights into her pioneering work on memory formation in mice, shedding light on how neuronal membership in an engram can evolve over time or with new experiences.

• Dr. Maurizio De Pittà offered a lecture on the role of astrocytes in memory processing, discussing his advances in computational glioscience and its implications for understanding brain function.

• Dr. Denise Belsham focused on the impact of high-fat diets and industrial chemicals on obesity, presenting a mechanistic perspective from hypothalamic neuronal function

• Dr. Cathy Barr presented her research on the genetics and neural cell models of reading disabilities, exploring the functional studies of risk genes and their impact on childhood-onset psychiatric and cognitive disorders.

• Dr. Amy J. Ramsey discussed her work on the NMDA receptor and its involvement in various brain disorders, including schizophrenia, autism, and GRIN Disorder, and outlined her efforts in finding new treatments for these conditions.

• Dr. Peter L. Carlen examined the translational aspects of epilepsy research, spanning from animal models to human applications, and highlighting his work on neural synchrony and pharmacological interventions.

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The EN Conference brought together experts who shared their latest research and ideas on how the brain works. They discussed about new findings in a way that encouraged everyone to talk and learn together. The presentations made it clear that studying the brain involves looking at it from many different angles and using knowledge from various fields.

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The conference shed light on brain disorders and new ways to treat them. It also showed how working together across different scientific areas helps us learn more about the brain. People who came to the conference probably left with a better understanding of how the brain works, knowledge about new research methods, and excitement about how neuroscience can help solve important health issues.

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The EN Conference keeps being an important meeting place for people who really care about making progress in studying the brain. It's a key event every year for people who are into neuroscience.