ADVANCED COURSE IN COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE

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: obidos(a)cs.tu-berlin.de APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 13th, 2003 Applicants will be notified of the results of the selection procedures by May 23rd, 2003.