Locus Coeruleus Meeting 2026

Date: 9th to 12th September 2026

As in the last three meetings, we aim to bring together researchers with a background in clinical research, cognitive neuroscience, MRI Physics, neuroscience in animal models and other relevant disciplines with an interest in neuromodulatory systems of the brainstem and in particular the noradrenergic locus coeruleus in health and disease.

We welcome abstract submissions addressing methodological, theoretical, and empirical aspects of LC and brainstem research across ageing and neurodegeneration.

• Submissions may focus on advances and challenges in capturing LC anatomy and function in vivo, including optimisation of structural and functional imaging sequences, segmentation and mapping approaches, and cross-species integration with post-mortem and animal models. 

• We also encourage contributions using direct and indirect markers of neuromodulatory function, such as neuroimaging, pupillometry, electrophysiology, EEG, PET, peripheral physiological measures, and fluid-based biomarkers.

• Further topics include the consequences of altered brainstem function for sleep regulation, vascular and glymphatic processes, cognition, inflammation, and neuropsychiatric symptoms, as well as interindividual variability, sex-related differences, and intervention studies encompassing pharmacological, stimulation-based, and lifestyle approaches.

For more information on the meeting and how to register please see the meeting website.

We hope to be able to welcome you at our 4th Locus Coeruleus Meeting!