Human Research and Engineering Directorate Research Areas

Large scale neural network modeling    

Advisor: Franaszczuk, Piotr (piotr.j.franaszczuk.civ@mail.mil; 410-278-8003)

Location: Human Research and Engineering Directorate, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5425

Key words: Neural networks modeling, realistic neuron networks, high performance computing, computer simulations, computational neuroscience

Recent advances in imaging and analysis of structural, functional and effective connectivity patterns in brain networks provide new information about normal and/or pathological brain activity.  Computational neural modeling can aid in validation and better interpretation of  this new  experimental results. This research opportunity may involve implementation of biophysically realistic networks of large number of neurons on high performance supercomputers.  Applicants should have a strong computational and/or mathematical background and interest in computational neuroscience.

References:
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Anderson WS, et al: Epilepsy Research: Dec 12 2011 (Epub ahead of print)