Computational Neuroscience Unit (Erik De Schutter)
Computational Neuroscience Unit
Professor Erik De Schutter
We use computational, data-driven methods to study how neurons and microcircuits in the brain operate. We are interested in the interaction between fundamental properties like morphology or excitability and neural functions like information processing or learning. Most of our models concern the cerebellum because this brain structure has a relatively simple anatomy and the physiology of its main neurons has been studied extensively, allowing for detailed modeling at many different levels of complexity.
OIST Courses and Workshops
OIST Graduate Courses
Introduction to Neuroscience: 1st term (participation).
Computational Neuroscience: 2nd term.
OIST International Workshops
Okinawa Computational Neuroscience Course (OCNC): no applications for 2021.
Course in Molecular Neuroanatomy (MNA): January 27 - February 2, 2014 (no future MNA planned at present).
CNS 2017 workshop Cerebellum: July 19, 2017, Antwerp, Belgium
Digital representation of neuronal morphologies and tissue: April 11-12, 2016
Recent Findings on the Cerebellar Microcircuitry: January 28-29, 2015
The NeuroPhysiome: Bridging computational neuroscience and systems biology: October 3-6, 2010
Hardware and software for large-scale biological computing in the next decade: December 11-14, 2007
Positions available
We have currently no funding for postdoctoral scholars available. Candidates can contact Prof. De Schutter.
Prospective PhD students should apply with the OIST Graduate School. Prospective interns can contact us first but are also expected to apply for an OIST internship.