[Comp-neuro] Hands-on workshop: Multi-scale Modeling in Computational Neuroscience

Multi-scale Modeling in Computational Neuroscience

To be held September 3rd – September 8th, 2012, University of Lübeck,
Lübeck Germany

As the field of computational neuroscience continues to mature, it is
clear that understanding the nervous system from a computational point
of view will require modeling at multiple levels of scale from
sub-cellular to systems and behavior. This hands-on workshop will
consider both issues and techniques involved in modeling nervous
systems at single levels of scale such as intracellular, single neuron
and network models, as well as the opportunities for scientific
discovery when models at these scales are linked. With a strong
emphasis on hands on experience, the workshop will also include
lectures focused on multi-scale modeling. The workshop is designed for
advanced graduate students, postdoctoral fellows or faculty
interesting in the practical application and development of
multi-scale modeling techniques.

Through simulation projects, participants will have the opportunity to
create realistic neural models from sub-cellular to network levels.
This will provide an excellent opportunity for those with previous
experience in neural simulation to learn new techniques and strategies
for multi-scale modeling. Although participants can use the simulator
of their choosing, this workshop will also introduce GENESIS 3 (G-3),
a modular reimplementation of the GENESIS neural simulator that has
capabilities uniquely suited for multi-scale modeling.

The international faculty includes:

Dr. James M. Bower (University of Texas System) who has been involved
in the development of software tools for multi-scale modeling for 30
years.

Dr. David Beeman (University of Colorado) who has supported
multi-scale modeling both as an instructor in numerous international
courses in computational biology as well as in his role as director of
the GENESIS users group.

Dr. Avrama Blackwell (George Mason University) who's modeling and
experimental expertise involves the investigation of molecular
synaptic mechanisms.

Dr. Hugo Cornelis (Lead GENESIS developer) with expertise both in the
design and construction of multi-scale simulation systems as well as
modeling at single cell and network levels.

Dr. Volker Steuber (University of Hertfordshire) with expertise in
biochemical, single cell, network and systems level modeling and
analysis.

Mr. Armando Rodriguez (University of Texas San Antonio) an expert in
interface design and interoperability in simulations systems.

Application deadline is August 15th.
Applications and inquiries should be sent to: gen3@gradschool.uni-luebeck.de

Please see the website at:
https://www.gradschool.uni-luebeck.de/index.php?id=366
for the latest detailed information.

The workshop is limited to 20 total participants and therefore, those
interested should register as soon as possible. In addition to the
scientific activities, several social activities have also been
planned including a day spent on the shore of the Baltic Sea.


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Hugo



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                  Hugo Cornelis Ph.D.

       GENESIS-3 consultant -- lead architect
              http://www.genesis-sim.org/

            Neurospaces Project Architect
              http://www.neurospaces.org/
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