The Amygdala Conference

Amygdala, Stress and PTSD Conferences

Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress

Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD

The Amygdala Conference
4301 Jones Bridge Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814
Info@AmygdalaConference.org

2011

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

An Important Note About Travel
Due to the construction of the new Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNNMC), you will likely experience traffic
delays. Use of the Metro is highly suggested due to limitations in parking. Please use the Metro if possible.

IMPORTANT TRAVEL DETAILS

- Please print your email confirmation of your registration and bring it with you as
supportive documentation for base access.

- Have your current drivers license or other government issued identification
card, as well as vehicle registration and insurance (for those driving) ready for
entry onto the installation.

AS OF APRIL 25--The NNMC Installation is undergoing construction and will require alternative points of entry. Please adjust your route in accordance with the following:

North Gate/Gate 1 (Wisconsin Ave/MD 355/South of Cedar Lane

-- Open 24/7 for inbound & outbound vehicle & pedestrian traffic.

South Gate/Gate 2 (Wisconsin Ave/MD355/NIH/Medical Center Metro Stop

-- Inbound vehicle traffic from 5-9am only, outbound traffic afterwards only.

-- Pedestrian traffic 24/6

NEX Gate/Gate 3 (Gunnell Road off of Jones Bridge Road)

-- Open 5am-7pm for pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

Navy Lodge Gate/Gate 4 (Grier Road off of Jones Bridge Road)

-- Not open for general traffic in the morning, commercial vehicles only.

-- Outbound vehicle traffic from 3-6pm

USU Gate/Gate 5 (University Road off of Jones Bridge Road)

-- Vehicle traffic inbound only from 5-8:30am, closed afterwards.

There is NOT a conference-specific shuttle service. Instead, attendees may utilize the pre-established USU Shuttle Schedule:

0630 - 0900 -- Continuous shuttle service from Medical Center Metro stop to the
USU Ground Level. The last shuttle leaves Medical Center Metro
at 0900.

0900 - 1430 -- Continuous shuttle service from USU Ground Level to NNMC.

1500 - 1700 -- Continuous shuttle service from USU Ground Level to Medical
Center Metro.

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Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience Special Topics

How Fear and Stress Shape the Mind

Hosted by Luke Johnson
Deadline for Submission extended to 18 April 2011

2011Speakers

Elizabeth Phelps
- PhD in Psychology
- Prof of Psychology
& Neuroscience,
New York University

Donald Rainnie, PhD
- PhD in Pharmacology
- Associate Professor, Emory University

Murray Raskind, MD
- Professor & Vice Chair, Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences,
Univ of Washington
- Director, Mental Health Service & Mental Illness Research, Education & Clinical Center,
VA Puget Sound
Health Care System

Mark George, MD
- Distinguished Prof of Psychiatry, Radiology & Neurosciences,
Medical Univ. of S. Carolina

Daniel Pine, MD
- Chief, Section on Development and Affective Neuroscience, Mood & Anxiety Disorders Program, Nat'l Institutes of Health

Moderators

COL David Benedek
- US Army
- Prof and Deputy Chair, Dept of Psychiatry
- Scientist, CSTS

Dr. Edmund G. Howe
- Prof, Dept of Psychiatry
- Director, Programs in Ethics
- Sr Scientist, CSTS

*Speakers and Moderators Subject to Change

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The Amygdala Conference
4301 Jones Bridge Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814
Info@AmygdalaConference.org

2011

Fear in the Human Mind

2011Speakers