During Neuroscience 2018, the Office for Science and Technology of the Consulate General of France in Los Angeles, Aviesan - ITMO Neurosciences, Cognitive Sciences, Neurology, Psychiatry-, Inserm, and the San Diego French-American Chamber of Commerce are pleased to invite you to their event:

Come and gather with French and American scientists, and French and American companies from the San Diego area, in the presence of M. Christophe Lemoine, Consul General of France in Los Angeles, for networking and business opportunities.

• When: Monday, November 5 from 7:00 to 9:00pm
• Where: Westgate Hotel, 1055 2nd Ave, San Diego 92101 (within walking distance of the Convention Center)
• Presentation in English
• The event is Free but a pre-registration is required.

7:00pm - Cocktail and Networking

7:45pm - Welcome remarks by Gilles Bonkoski, Executive Director of the San Diego French-American Chamber of Commerce, and M. Christophe Lemoine, Consul General of France in Los Angeles

7:55pm - Neurosciences in France by M. Etienne Hirsch, Director ITMO Neurosciences, Cognitive Sciences, Neurology, Psychiatry

8:05pm - NIDA Science Priorities and Opportunities for Collaboration by Roger Little, "Neuroscience & Behavior" division Director, National Institue on Drug Abuse

8:15pm - Cal-BRAIN : A Neurotechnology Program for California by Ralph J Greenspan, Professor at UC San Diego

8:25pm - Presentation of the Marseilles Center of Excellence in Neurodegeneration DHUNE by Joanie Del Bano, Project Manager - Business Development

8:30pm - Pitch by French companies (Neuroservice, Synapcell, Iconeus)

8:35pm - Funding Opportunities for France-USA scientific collaboration by Raphaël Dubois, Deputy Science & Technology Officer at the Consulate General of France in Los Angeles