Advanced Course in Computational Neuroscience 2005 - first announcement

Alain.Destexhe@iaf.cnrs-gif.fr

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  Alain Destexhe
  Integrative and Computational Neuroscience Unit (UNIC),
  CNRS,
  1 Avenue de la Terrasse (BAT 33),
  91198 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
  Tel: 33-1-69-82-34-35
  Fax: 33-1-69-82-34-27
  URL: http://cns.iaf.cnrs-gif.fr
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ADVANCED COURSE IN COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE
(AN IBRO/FENS NEUROSCIENCE SCHOOL)
August 1st - 26th, 2005
MUNICIPALITY OF ARCACHON, FRANCE
DIRECTORS: Ad Aertsen (University of Freiburg, Germany)
           Peter Dayan (University College London, UK)
           Alain Destexhe (CNRS, Gif-sur-Yvette, France)
           Israel Nelken (Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel)
LOCAL ORGANIZER: Gwen LeMasson (University of Bordeaux, France)
The Advanced Course in Computational Neuroscience introduces
students to the panoply of problems and methods of computational
neuroscience, addressing issues of neural organization from
sub-cellular to network and inter-areal levels.
The course has two complementary parts. Mornings are devoted to
lectures given by distinguished international faculty on topics
across the breadth of experimental and computational neuroscience.
During the rest of the day, students are given practical training
in the art and practice of neural modeling, largely through the
medium of their individual choice of model systems.  
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 solve their research problems using software packages such
as GENESIS, MATLAB, NEST, NEURON, XPP, etc. During the following
three weeks the lectures cover specific brain areas and functions. 
Topics range from modelling single cells and subcellular processes
through the simulation of simple circuits, large neuronal networks
and system level models of the brain. The course ends with project
presentations by the students.
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, mathematics and psychology. Students
are expected to have a keen interest and basic background in
neurobiology as well as some computer experience. Students of any
nationality can apply.
A maximum of 30 students will be accepted. There will be a fee of
EUR 500,- per student covering costs for lodging, meals and other
course expenses.  Depending on funding, there will be a limited
number of tuition fee waivers and travel stipends available for 
students who need financial help for attending the course.  We
specifically encourage applications from researchers who work in
the developing world.  We have received IBRO funding to provide 
full travel and fee support for 4-5 students from developing 
countries. These students will be selected following the normal 
submission procedure. 
Applications, including a description of the target project must be
submitted electronically (see below) and should be accompanied by
two letters of recommendation (also sent electronically). 
Applications will be assessed by a committee, with selection being
based on the following criteria: the scientific quality of the
candidate (CV) and of the project, the recommendation letters, and 
evidence that the course affords substantial benefit to the 
candidate's training.
More information and application forms can be obtained from:
          http://www.neuroinf.org/courses/EUCOURSE/EU05
Please apply electronically using a web browser.
Contact address:
       - mail: Florence Dancoisne,
               Center for Neural Dynamics Freiburg (CNDF)
               Institute of Biology III
               Albert-Ludwigs-University
               Schaenzlestrasse 1
               D-79104 Freiburg, Germany
       - e-mail: florence@cndf.uni-freiburg.de
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 1st, 2005
DEADLINE FOR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: April 1st, 2005
Applicants will be notified of the results of the selection
procedures by end of April 2005.
INVITED FACULTY (most of them are confirmed):
L Abbott (Brandeis University, USA)
A Aertsen (Freiburg University, Germany)
A Arieli (Weizmann Institute, Israel)
N Brunel (CNRS Paris, France)
P Dayan (University College London, UK)
E De Schutter (University of Antwerp, Belgium)
A Destexhe (CNRS Gif-sur-Yvette, France)
M Diesmann (Freiburg University, Germany)
Y Fregnac (CNRS Gif-sur-Yvette, France)
B Grothe (University of Munchen, Germany)
M Hines, (Yale University, USA)
H Kuntz (Hebrew University, Israel)
G Laurent (California Institute of Technology, USA)
G LeMasson (University of Bordeaux, France)
RR Llinas (New York University, USA)
R Malach (Weizmann Institute, Israel)
I Nelken (Hebrew University, Israel)
M Nicolelis, Duke University, USA
A Riehle (CNRS Marseille, France)
J Rinzel (New York University, USA)
A Roth (University College London, UK)
M Rudolph (CNRS Gif-sur-Yvette, France)
I Segev (Hebrew University, Israel)
T Tezlaff (Freiburg University, Germany)
AM Thomson (University College London, UK)
AE Tobin (Emory University, USA)
E Vaadia (Hebrew University, Israel)
C van Vreeswijk (CNRS Paris, France)
L Zhaoping (University College London, UK)