Neurobiology of Pediatric Neurological Disorders
This track focuses on the fundamental mechanisms of brain development and dysfunction in children, including genetic, molecular, cellular, and environmental influences that shape the developing nervous system. It explores how alterations in neuronal migration, synaptogenesis, neural circuit formation, neurotransmitter balance, and neuroimmune interactions contribute to a wide range of pediatric neurological conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, neuromuscular disorders, and rare neurogenetic syndromes. The session also highlights advances in neurogenomics, epigenetics, brain connectomics, neuroimaging, biomarkers, and computational neuroscience, emphasizing how these innovations are improving early diagnosis, disease prediction, and classification. Strong focus is placed on translational research, precision medicine, gene-based therapies, stem cell interventions, and novel pharmacological strategies aimed at improving long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in children.