Advanced Course in Computational Neuroscience (Portugal)

[Klaus Obermayer]

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 unfavored 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 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.