Holley Academic Center at FSU's Panama City campus
4750 Collegiate Dr, Panama City, FL 32405
May 19-21, 2027
About the Event
Across almost 40 years of research, Dr. Alan Spector has profoundly influenced our understanding of the taste system and the behavioral and neural mechanisms that link sensory experience to ingestion. Throughout his career, he championed the use of rigorous behavioral methods and developed innovative tools that have shaped how researchers study taste and its neural underpinnings. Beyond his scientific achievements, his scholarship, mentorship, and national service have helped shape discovery and have trained generations of scientists in academia, government, and industry. This festschrift celebrates his scientific contributions and enduring impact on the field.
Program
Session details and speaker information will be posted soon. Please check back for updates.
Lodging
Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort
Group rate details to be announced
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