Computational Neuroscience – NAD Workshop

The workshop will explore foundational and cutting-edge topics, spanning neuron and synapse modelling; networks and circuit dynamics; reinforcement learning and behaviour; computational psychiatry; and the intersection of computational neuroscience and AI. Workshop sessions will combine expert talks and interactive discussions with participants to foster understanding and collaboration.

Registration and practical information

The workshop is particularly aimed towards postdocs, PhD students and advanced MSc students with an interest in computational approaches to studying brain function. It would also be beneficial for young PIs aiming to learn and leverage new computational approaches in their labs. The workshop is open to active neuroscientists based at or affiliated with a Danish research institution.

Participation is free of charge, and accommodation is covered.

Bus transport will be organised from/to Odense station on the day of arrival and departure. Please indicate in your registration if you want a seat on the bus.

Session topics

• Models of neurons and synapses
• Circuit dynamics and networks
• Reinforcement learning and behaviour
• Cognition and computational psychiatry
• Artificial systems – training and decoding

Networking and social events will provide ample opportunity for building connections in an informal and stimulating setting.

Confirmed speakers

Associate Professor Dmitriy Aronov, Columbia University

Ida Momennejad, Microsoft Research NYC

Jesse Geerts, Imperial College London

Sercan Sayin, University of Konstanz

Noémi Éltető,Google DeepMind and Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics

Associate Professor Arvind Kumar, KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Associate Professor Benjamin Dunn, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Tricia Seow, Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry

Assistant Professor Camilla Nord, University of Cambridge

Jesus Pérez-Ortega, Cinvestav

Assistant Professor Mostafa Ghazi, University of Copenhagen

Mia-Katrin Kvalsund, University of Oslo

Organisers

The event is organised by Neuroscience Academy Denmark in collaboration with the organising committee:

Postdoctoral Researcher Rasmus Herlo, University of Copenhagen (Chair) – E-mail (herlo [at] sund.ku.dk)
Senior Research Fellow Kristopher Jensen, University College London (Chair) – E-mail (kris.jensen [at] ucl.ac.uk)

Assistant Professor Antonis Asiminas, University of Copenhagen
Associate Professor Dan Bang, Aarhus University
Professor Micah Allen, Aarhus University
Assistant Professor Peter Petersen, University of Copenhagen
Associate Professor Rune Berg, University of Copenhagen

Event illustration by Assistant Professor Antonis Asiminas, University of Copenhagen.