Advanced Course in Computational Neuroscience

[Lars Schwabe]

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 at cs.tu-berlin.de

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 13th, 2003

Applicants will be notified of the results of the selection procedures
by May 23rd, 2003.