Neurodynamics

Organizers:

Richard Bertram (Florida State University), Yangyang Wang, Brandeis University

Description:

Neural systems exhibit complex dynamics, nonlinearities, and stochasticity that can only be handled with mathematical analysis for a deeper understanding. This minisymposium will feature four speakers who use computational modeling and mathematical theory to address key questions in neurodynamics at scales ranging from single cells to neural networks. The topics will include dynamics of rhythmic neuronal activity influenced by neural attributes such as connectivity, coupling strength, and timescales, and single-cell and network neural oscillations.

Diversity Statement:

The four speakers consist of one woman and 3 men, from two different countries (one from the U.S.A. and three from Canada), and at three different career stages (1 graduate student, 2 associate professors, 1 full professor). One organizer is female (assistant professor from the U.S.A.) and the other is male (full professor from the U.S.A.).