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Dendrite function and wiring: experiments and theory (CNS 2013)| old_uid | 12724 |
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| title | Dendrite function and wiring: experiments and theory (CNS 2013) |
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| start_date | 2013/07/17 |
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| schedule | 08h25-17h |
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| summary | Neuronal dendritic trees are complex structures that endow the cell with powerful computing capabilities and allow for high neural interconnectivity. Studying the function of dendritic structures has a long tradition in theoretical neuroscience, starting with the pioneering work by Wilfrid Rall in the 1950’s. Recent advances in experimental techniques allow us to study dendrites with a new perspective and in greater detail. For example, dendritic function can now be studied in awake, behaving animals. Also, owing to the precise characterization of neural circuits, the role of the single dendrite can be studied in the context of its connectivity. The goal of the workshop is to provide a resume of the state-of-the-art in experimental, computational and mathematical investigations into the functions of dendrites in a variety of neural systems.
Two keynote lectures will be given by:
*Idan Segev* (Hebrew University, Jerusalem)
*Matthew Larkum* (Charité, Berlin)
Confirmed speakers:
- Bill Kath (Northwestern University, Evanston)
- Yulia Timofeeva (University of Warwick)
- Christoph Schmidt-Hieber (University College London)
- Henrik Lindén (Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm)
- Srikanth Ramaswamy (Blue Brain Project, Lausanne)
- Hermann Cuntz (Ernst Strüngmann Institute, Frankfurt)
- Michiel Remme (Humboldt University, Berlin)
- Ben Torben-Nielsen (Blue Brain Project, Lausanne)
The schedule as well as the title and abstract for each talk can be found at the website: http://www.treestoolbox.org/CNS2013_dendrites_workshop/index.html |
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