SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT
ADVANCED COURSE IN COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE
(A FENS/IBRO NEUROSCIENCE SCHOOL)
August 11th - September 5th, 2003
MUNICIPALITY OF OBIDOS, PORTUGAL
DIRECTORS: Ad Aertsen (University of Freiburg, Germany)
Alain Destexhe (CNRS, Gif-sur-Yvette, France)
Klaus Obermayer (Technical University of Berlin, Germany)
Eilon Vaadia (Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel)
The Advanced Course in Computational Neuroscience introduces students to the panoply
of problems and methods of computational neuroscience, simultaneously addressing
several levels of neural organisation, from subcellular processes to operations of the
entire brain.
The course consists of two complementary parts. A distinguished international faculty
gives morning lectures on topics in experimental and computational neuroscience. The
rest of the day is devoted to practical training, including learning how to use
simulation software and how to implement a model of the system the student wishes to
study on individual UNIX workstations.
The first week of the course introduces students to essential neurobiological concepts
and to the most important techniques in modelling single cells, networks and neural
systems. Students learn how to apply software packages like GENESIS, MATLAB, NEURON,
XPP, etc. to the solution of their problems. During the following three weeks the
lectures will cover specific brain functions. Each week topics ranging from modelling
single cells and subcellular processes through the simulation of simple circuits,
large neuronal networks and system level models of the brain will be covered. The
course ends with a presentation of the students' projects.
The Advanced Course in Computational Neuroscience is designed for advanced graduate
students and postdoctoral fellows in a variety of disciplines, including neuroscience,
physics, electrical engineering, computer science and psychology. Students are
expected to have a basic background in neurobiology as well as some computer
experience. Students of any nationality can apply.
A maximum total of 30 students will be accepted and we specifically encourage
applications from researchers who work in less-favoured regions and women. There will
be a fee of EUR 950,- per student covering costs for lodging, meals and other course
expenses, but a limited number of fellowships for travel and tuition fee will be
available. These fellowships will be given in priority to students from less favoured
countries.
More information and application forms can be obtained from:
http://www.neuroinf.org/courses/EUCOURSE/EU03/
The application process will start on February 10th, 2003. Please apply electronically
ONLY using a web browser.
Contact address:
- mail: Klaus Obermayer, FR2-1, Fakultaet IV, Technical University of Berlin,
Franklinstrasse 28/29, 10587 Berlin, Germany
phone: +49-(0)30-314-73442
fax: +49-(0)30-314-73121
- e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 13th, 2003
Applicants will be notified of the results of the selection procedures by May 23rd,
2003.
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