Comparative Biology of Acoustic Communication

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm, Monday, September 30th , 2024

Noyori Conference Hall (2F), Nagoya University

  • Organizers
    Azusa Kamikouchi (Nagoya University)
    Satoshi Kojima（Korea Brain Research Institute）
  • Aim
    Many animal species that form groups engage in communication between individuals through various sensory modalities. Among them, communication through auditory cues is utilized in various contexts, such as courtship, alarming, and more. In this symposium, we aim to delve into the significance and mechanisms of acoustic communication, spanning from humans to insects, in order to explore the conserved features as well as diversities in this form of communication.
  • Speakers & Tentative titles
    • Matthew Su (Nagoya University)
                   Acoustic communication in mosquitoes
    • Satoshi Kojima (Korea Brain Research Institute)
                    Functions and mechanisms of non-courtship song in songbirds
    • Shizuko Hiryu (Doshisha University)
                     Sound communication in bat echolocation behavior
    • Yuta Shinya (The University of Tokyo)
                     The signal function of infant crying in human development
  • Launguage : The lectures will be conducted in English, while the Q&A session will be held in a combination of Japanese and English