[CTN] Dr. Astrid Prinz, Feb 14th, PAS 2464, 3:30

[Matthijs van der Meer]

Dear all,

Please join us for next Tuesday's CTN seminar (Jan 24th) by Dr. Astrid
Prinz (Emory University, Atlanta GA). Title and abstract follow below.

Time and place are the usual, 3.30pm on Tuesday in PAS 2464.

If you would like to meet with Dr. Prinz, and/or come to dinner
afterwards, please let me know.

Hope to see you all there!

- Matt



Dr. Astrid Prinz
Associate Professor
Winship Distinguished Research Professor
Department of Biology, Emory University

Title: Variability and Robustness in Neuronal Networks

Abstract:

Neuronal oscillators, especially the central pattern generator circuits
that control rhythmic behaviors such as breathing, need to function
reliably throughout life despite ongoing turnover of their molecular
components and other perturbations. How is this stability achieved? I
will discuss recent results that show how parameter non-uniqueness,
membrane conductance co-regulation, and activity-dependent homeostatic
regulation through negative feedback loops act together to ensure
reliable neuronal network function. My presentation will highlight how
fruitful interactions between electrophysiology experiments and
numerical modeling can advance our understanding of complex system
dynamics at the intersection of physics and biology.