Center for Brain Science

Misha Tsodyks

Modeline Neocortical Networks with Short-term Synaptic Plasticity

My research is in the field of computer modeling in neuroscience. Computer models of brain functions are rapidly becoming important as the amount of experimental data available grows steadily, and computer power and theoretical ideas are being developed. My main interest lies in the properties of large-scale neuronal networks, responsible for such brain functions as memory, processing of visual information, and spatial navigation. Understanding these complex functions requires a multidisciplinary approach, comprising techniques and ideas of biology, physics, and computer science.