Anatomical Society Summer Meeting 2025
Conference Theme - Human Cerebral Cortex Development III

Human Cerebral Cortex Development III

14th - 16th July 2025 | St John's College, Oxford, UK

The symposium will explore various aspects of human cortical development, including cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating cell number and diversity, migration and circuit assembly from the beginning of cortical plate formation until birth. We have selected speakers to invite from around the world who will describe how advances in developmental neurobiology, organoids, transcriptomics and imaging are offering new insights into the mechanisms controlling the development of the human cerebral cortex, as well as the developmental abnormalities and clinical advances.

Abstract Submission

Conference Abstracts

Abstract submissions close: Friday 9^th May 2025

Please submit your abstract via the form available here.

For more guidance on abstract submission, please click on the link below.

https://www.anatsoc.org.uk/meetings/our-meetings/abstract-and-poster-guidelines 

Registration

Early-Bird Registration - available until Friday 23rd May 2025:

·        Member (Anatomical Society): £100

·        Non-Member: £140

·        Early Career Member/Student Member (Anatomical Society): £60

·        Student Non-Member: £90

Late Registration - from Saturday 24th May 2025:

·        Member (Anatomical Society): £120

·        Non-Member: £170

·        Early Career Member/Student Member (Anatomical Society): £80

·        Student Non-Member: £120

Registration closes Wednesday 7^th June 2025.

Please note if capacity for the conference is reached before registration closes, registration will close early.

Drinks Reception

There will be a drinks reception held on the evening of Monday 14th July after the conference sessions finish, in The Barn Gallery. During this time you will get the opportunity to view the Black & White Anatomy photography exhibition by Caroline Seymour.

Gala Dinner

The Gala Dinner will be held in St. John's College elegant 16th century Hall, on Tuesday 15^th July and will include a 4-course dinner. There will also be a special post dinner speech by College President Professor Lady Sue Black.

Attendance at the Gala dinner will cost £55 (Student member price £40). Spaces are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Please indicate during registration if you are planning to attend the Gala Dinner and also indicate any dietary requirements during registration.

Early Career Pre-Conference Event

The Early Career pre-conference event will be held in the Medical Science Teaching Centre at 10am - 12pm on 14th July.

In recent years, DPAG and MSD have embraced innovative teaching methods along with conventional teaching and learning for pre-clinical and biomedical students. This commitment to excellence led the anatomy team to receive last year's Vice chancellor's Award Inclusive teaching and Assessment Award 

At the pre-conference event, attendees will witness this remarkable transformation, discovering how the department uses creativity and innovation to inspire and educate our students. If you are eager to explore our facility and resources, please register here, as spaces are limited. 

To know more about our recent work, visit https://www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/about-us/anatomy-at-oxford. For queries, reach us at anatomy@dpag.ox.ac.uk

Journal of Anatomy Workshop

There will be a Journal of Anatomy workshop which will run from 1pm - 2pm (lunchbreak) on 14th July.

Please indicate during registration whether you would like to attend the workshop. You can do this by clicking on the Workshop button under 'Options', once your booking is created. 

Early Career and Student Social

There is will be an early career and student social following on the first evening of the conference, which is hosted by the early career team at the Anatomical Society. It will include casual drinks and a few fun social activities to help you get to know others in a similar position in their careers. Everyone is welcome!

Travel Guidance

The conference will be held St. John's College, Oxford, UK. OX1 3JP.

St John's College is a 10-minute walk from the Oxford railway station and a 5-minute walk from the coach station. The main entrance is on the east side of St Giles in the city centre. 

 For more information click here.

Local Accommodation Options

·        St John's College has put aside 60 standard single bedrooms with shared bathrooms for Sunday 13th July- Wednesday 16th July. The price per night is £82.61 per night. Check in will be from 2pm, with check out at 10am, and we can make a luggage store available should it be required. Please click here to make a booking. 

·        Cotswold Lodge Inn has rooms reserved until mid-May at £140pppn, B&B.