Advances and Applications in Computational Neuroscience

Dear Colleagues, 

The brain is an enormously complex organ with billions of interconnected neurons, each with intricate dynamics. The process of creating mathematical or computational models of neural processes and brain function is known as computational neuroscience. These models, which capture different features of brain activity, can range from simple to highly sophisticated. By comparing predictions with experimental data, data analysis techniques help to validate and refine these models. Computational modelling of individual brain areas or even whole brains can provide useful insights into brain function and potentially open up new avenues for understanding neurological diseases. Computational neuroscience can make significant advances in understanding the complex functions of the brain. Applying this knowledge to various fields such as neural network models, connectomes (the study of the structural connectivity of the brain), brain–computer interfaces (BCIs), computational models of cognitive processes, and spiking neural networks (SNNs) will help us gain a better understanding of psychiatric disorders.

Moreover, computational neuroscience is crucial for understanding learning and memory processes in biological and artificial intelligence systems. We invite scientists from this interdisciplinary field to submit novel research papers that integrate theoretical advances in computational neuroscience and advances in data analysis techniques. 

Prof. Dr. Fernando Montani
Dr. Osvaldo Anibal Rosso
Guest Editors

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• computational neuroscience
• networks models
• connectomes
• brain–computer interface
• computational models of cognitive processes
• spiking neural networks
• psychiatric disorders