David Beeman, University of Colorado Boulder: "Introduction
to Realistic Neural Modeling"
Michael Hines, Yale University: The NEURON simulator
- Recent Developments
Dieter Jaeger, Emory University: From experiment to
simulation - a modeling case study using the deep cerebellar nucleus neuron.
Jeremy Edgerton, Emory University: Controlling complex
synaptic input patterns to single cell models without a network simulation.
Avrama Blackwell, George Mason University: Modeling
Calcium and Biochemical Reactions.
Michael Vanier, Caltech: Constructing large networks
in GENESIS.
Michael Vanier, Caltech: Parameter Searching tools
in GENESIS
Greg Hood, CMU: Parallel (P-) GENESIS its use and applications.
Sharon Crook, Arizona State University: XML for model
specification
Padraig Gleeson, University College London: Building
3D network models with neuroConstruct.
Friday and Saturday, April 1st and 2nd, will be devoted to scientific and technical presentations related to realistic simulations of biological systems. Appropriate presentations include scientific results from realistic modeling efforts, presentations on technical aspects of simulator use and development, and presentations describing biological systems felt to be ripe for simulation and modeling. While research using GENESIS is especially encouraged, presentations based on other simulation systems are also welcomed.
The organization of the scientific program will also be somewhat unique. The morning sessions will be devoted to 15 minute oral presentations from each of the contributing authors. This will provide all attendees exposure to the full range of work presented at the meeting. The afternoon will then be devoted to more detailed discussion of the mornings presentations in a poster/demonstration format. Most of the papers presented at the meeting will be from contributing authors. Several special speakers have also been invited to attend the meeting to present plenary talks. Confirmed invited speakers include:
Dr. Michael Hauser, University College London, "Model-based studies of cerebellar cortical circuitry"
Dr. Michael Hasselmo, Boston University, "Modeling the role of entorhinal cortex, prefrontal cortex and hippocampus in memory guided behavior"
Dr. Charles Wilson, University of Texas, San Antonio, "A model of autonomous irregular firing and bursting in striatal cholinergic interneurons"
Dr. Larry Parsons, University of Sheffield, "What can realistic modeling tell us about cognitive function?"
Dr. Graham Cummins, Center for Computational Biology, Montana State University, "Parameter estimation in realistic models of cricket dendrites"