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@cs.tu-berlin.de

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 13th, 2003

Applicants will be notified of the results of the selection procedures

by May 23rd, 2003.