[Comp-neuro] Plan to attend "Disease Dynamics - Computational modeling of neurological diseases" - July 26, CNS*2012 @ Atlanta/Decatur

Dear all,

We invite you to attend the "Disease Dynamics - Computational modeling of neurological diseases" on July 26 during the CNS*2012 annual meeting @ Atlanta/Decatur, GA, USA. Workshop information is available on https://sites.google.com/site/diseasedynamicsworkshop/

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ABSTRACT

The goal of this workshop is to bring together a diverse group of neuroscientists to discuss and present recent advances in computational modeling of dynamical disease phenomena. Computational modeling holds great promise in improving our understanding of disease dynamics and in designing pharmacological, surgical and neuroprosthetic interventional strategies for neurological disorders. In this workshop, we will focus on how computational models can enhance our understanding of disease dynamics and predict emergence of pathological excitability states. Examples of pathological excitability states include hyper-excitability of sensorimotor reflex circuits leading to spasticity, hyper-synchrony of cortical networks leading to epileptiform activity and Parkinsonian rhythms. The models discussed will represent molecular, cellular and network constructs encompassing multiple levels of nervous system organization. The workshop will promote cross-talk on pathogenic mechanisms in multiple neurological conditions while providing opportunities for an open dialog amongst experimental, computational and clinical neuroscientists to further stimulate the utilization of computational models in predicting disease dynamics.

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Speaker List:

Steven J Schiff, M.D., Ph.D.

Pennsylvania State University

 

Ivan Soltesz, Ph.D.

University of Califronia Irvine

 

Theoden Netoff, Ph.D.

University of Minnesota

 

Cengiz Gunay, Ph.D.

Emory University

 

Kim 'Avrama' Blackwell, Ph.D.

George Mason University

 

Robert Rosenbaum, Ph.D.

University of Pittsburg

 

Gennady Cymbalyuk, Ph.D.

Georgia State University

 

Sharmila Venugopal, Ph.D.

University of California Los Angeles

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Sharmila Venugopal, Ph.D.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology

University of California Los Angeles

Email: vsharmila@ucla.edu

Phone: (310) 206-0332

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