Florida Consortium on the

Neurobiology of Cognition (FCNC)

The FCNC is pioneering the multidisciplinary study of cognition and the brain.

Researchers at universities and institutions across Florida utilize cutting-edge techniques to understand how cognition arises from brain activity. The FCNC aims to promote the exchange of ideas and foster collaboration throughout the state of Florida. Our long-term goal is to discover the fundamental brain mechanisms for cognition, which has the potential to transform education, technology, and brain health across the lifespan.

Every spring, we gather together to share our research at the Annual Meeting of the Florida Consortium on the Neurobiology of Cognition. Researchers at all stages of their career have the opportunity to present their work. Each meeting begins with a distinguished keynote lecture.

Mark your calendars for FCNC 2026!

May 7th - 8th, 2026
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Multiple Scales of Mental Health: from circuits to cognition [tentative]

Stay tuned for more information

FCNC Executive Committee

  • Aaron Wilber

    FCNC Corporation
    President
    Florida State University
    Wilber Lab Website

  • Barry Setlow

    FCNC Corporation
    Vice President
    University of Florida
    Setlow Lab Website

  • Sarah Stern

    Executive Committee Member
    Secretary
    Max Planck Florida Institute
    Stern Lab Website

  • Sara Burke

    FCNC Corporation
    (Founding President)
    University of Florida
    Burke Lab Website

  • Tim Allen

    FCNC Corporation
    (Past President)
    Florida International University
    Allen Lab Website

  • Aaron Mattfeld

    Executive Committee Member
    Past Conference Co-Chair
    Florida International University
    Mattfeld Lab Website

  • Nichole Lighthall

    Executive Committee Member
    Past Conference Co-Chair
    University of Central Florida
    Lighthall Lab Website

  • Mohamed Kabbaj

    Executive Committee Member
    Past Conference Co-Chair
    Florida State University
    Kabbaj Lab Website

  • Srini Subramaniam

    Executive Committee Member
    Past Conference Co-Chair
    Florida Atlantic University
    Subramaniam Lab Website

  • Carmen Varela

    Executive Committee Member
    2026 Conference Co-Chair
    Florida State University
    Varela Lab Website

  • Justin Riddle

    Executive Committee Member
    2026 Conference Co-Chair
    Florida State University
    Riddle Lab Website

  • Amanda Elton

    Executive Committee Member
    2026 Conference Co-Chair
    University of Florida
    Elton Lab Website

  • Zhe Zhao

    Executive Committee Member
    Chair of Trainee Subcommittee
    Max Planck Florida Institute
    Personal Website

  • Samantha Saland

    Trainee Subcommittee
    Florida State University

  • Sabrina Zequeira

    Trainee Subcommittee
    University of Florida