Computational Neuroscience

Computational neuroscience
Brain-computer interface
Motor system
Neural networks
Visual system
Biological learning
  • 25 – 30 June 2023

  • Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

  • Around 30 postgraduate or early career participants

  • English

  • HK$ 3000

Applications should be submitted by 15 April 2023

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Computational Neuroscience

Computational neuroscience
Brain-computer interface
Motor system
Neural networks
Visual system
Biological learning

Computational neuroscience aspires to understand the principles of neural functions at the circuit and systems levels where cognition and behaviors emerge. The goal relies fundamentally on interdisciplinary knowledge and efforts. This intense week-long course aims to give an in-depth sampling of the field through learning and interacting with experts on various topics.

Course directors

Prof. Vincent Chi Kwan Cheung 張智鈞

Associate Professor, School of Biomedical Sciences at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Co-director(s)

Prof. Xiao-Jing Wang

Global Professor of Neuroscience; Professor of Physics; Co-Director of Swartz Center for Theoretical Neuroscience at New York University

About your speakers

Professor Yu Hu

Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics (Course Co-director), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Professor Julie Semmelhack

Assistant Professor, Division of Life Science (Course Co-director), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Professor Sage Chen

Associate Professor, Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, New York University

Professor Taro Toyoizumi

Team Leader, Neural Computation and Adaptation, RIKEN Center for Brain Science

Professor Quan Wen

Professor, School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China

Professor Owen Ko

Head of Translational Neuroscience Unit, Division of Neurology, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Professor Rosa Chan

Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering,, City University of Hong Kong

Professor Michael Wong

Professor, Department of Physics, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Professor Sen Song

Principal Investigator, Department of Biomedical Engineering & Assistant Director, Brain and Intelligence Laboratory, Tsinghua University

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Chinese University of Hong Kong

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a research university, offering diverse programmes across eight faculties. Founded in 1963, CUHK emphasises academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement. With a unique college system and interdisciplinary approach, CUHK nurtures future leaders and fosters cutting-edge research and international collaboration.

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