Mechanics of Hearing (MoH) workshop - June 2017, Canada

[Christopher Bergevin <cberge@xxxxxxxx>]

The 13th International Mechanics of Hearing (MoH) workshop will take 
place during June 19-24, 2017 in Ontario, Canada. This interdisciplinary 
conference aims to bring together researchers from a variety of fields 
(e.g., physics, physiology, mathematics, molecular biology, engineering, 
neuroscience, psychophysics) to discuss recent developments in the study 
of the peripheral auditory system.

o The workshop will be held at Brock University, in southern Ontario, 
Canada, very close to Niagara Falls. An ideal setting for the meeting, 
there will be ample opportunity for critical scientific discussion 
amongst the beautiful backdrop of the Niagara Escarpment. and readily 
allows for international travel from either Toronto or Buffalo, NY.

o The specific theme of MoH2017 will be "Hearing is more/different than 
the sum of its parts". As the ear’s remarkable capabilities emerge from 
many constituent pieces working together, MoH2017 will strive to explore 
how an understanding of the whole is different from a separate 
understanding of individual pieces. The underlying intention will be to 
create bridges between seemingly disparate scientific approaches (e.g., 
a genetic-mutant animal model <-> a transmission-line cochlear model <- 
> the perception of complex sounds), such that the discovery of natural 
connection points is encouraged.

o Consistent with previous meetings, the Workshop will primarily focus 
on the biomechanics, biophysics, and cellular/molecular physiology of 
the peripheral auditory system with a good balance between experimental 
work and modeling.

o Contributions related to the mechanics of non-mammalian auditory and 
vestibular systems are encouraged, as is research examining the 
evolution of hearing. Furthermore, researchers studying other senses 
(e.g., vision, touch) are encouraged to attend in order to make broader 
biophysical connections. Lastly, MoH2017 will aim to stimulate interest 
beyond just the periphery (i.e., the brain) as advancements in the 
knowledge of central auditory processing can help inform and frame 
studies of the cochlea.

o Students and postdocs are particularly encouraged to attend. Travel 
awards will be provided on a competitive basis.

o There will be a variety of plenary and contributed talks, as well 
posters. Abstract submission is now open 
(https://goo.gl/forms/qXjwzRN4PEmPhsxB3) and closes on Dec.1. Late 
abstracts (for poster presentation only) will be accepted into spring 
2017 (March 15).

o A one-day "pre-meeting workshop" will take place at the Fields 
Institute in Toronto. The theme will revolve around mathematical 
techniques used in hearing science and be aimed primarily at students, 
postdocs, and early-stage faculty (though all are welcome to attend). 
This event is tentatively scheduled for 6/16/17.

o More information, including a (tentative) schedule can be found at:
http://moh2017.mechanicsofhearing.org/

o If you wish to be added to future mailings, please visit this link and 
fill out the requested info (https://goo.gl/forms/UsZB8MD3oexwyEyx1)


Looking forward to receiving your abstract and seeing you next summer! 
And please forward this email to interested colleagues, students, and 
postdocs.


For the organizing committee,
Christopher Bergevin (York University)
Sunil Puria (Eaton-Peabody Lab, Harvard Medical School)