Complex networks, dynamics and neural information processing in the brain

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Event Abstract Back to Event Complex networks, dynamics and neural information processing in the brain Claudio Mirasso1* and Gordon Pila2 1 IFISC, CSIC-UIB, Spain 2 Institute of Cognitive Science, University of Osnabrueck, Germany Nowadays technologies like FRMI, MEG, EEG, optical imaging, and high- density recordings of spiking activity, as well as tools to investigate anatomical details, describe properties of the neuronal dynamics increasingly precisely. These techniques reveal that information-processing capabilities of the human brain rely on its ability to operate on multiple temporal and spatial scales in a coordinated way. Temporal scales range from very fast processes (sub milliseconds) to years. Spatially, neural systems range from very local elements like dendritic compartments and synapses, to columnar structures and whole brain regions. Thought much is known about the processing on individual scales, i.e. single neurons or local networks, very little is known about large scale networks and the neuronal computations occurring at different spatial and temporal scales. For instance, the neural mechanisms that integrate distributed activity arising from cognition, memory, etc., to create a unique concept from an event, remain unclear. A better understanding of how this process occurs represents one of the current frontiers in neuroscience. In this symposium we will discuss new approaches to study and characterize complex networks in order to gain insight into those neuronal processes and information processing that span over different temporal and spatial scales. Specifically, the dynamics occurring in large complex neuronal interacting networks will be a major topic, as well as the synchronization properties. Beyond these aspects, the symposium will discuss models that help us to better understand and exploit this complex dynamics for information processing. Keywords: EEG, fMRI, MEG, Neuronal Processes Conference: XI International Conference on Cognitive Neuroscience (ICON XI), Palma, Mallorca, Spain, 25 Sep - 29 Sep, 2011. Presentation Type: Introduction Topic: Abstracts Citation: Mirasso C and Pila G (2011). Complex networks, dynamics and neural information processing in the brain. Conference Abstract: XI International Conference on Cognitive Neuroscience (ICON XI). doi: 10.3389/conf.fnhum.2011.207.00530 Copyright: The abstracts in this collection have not been subject to any Frontiers peer review or checks, and are not endorsed by Frontiers. They are made available through the Frontiers publishing platform as a service to conference organizers and presenters. The copyright in the individual abstracts is owned by the author of each abstract or his/her employer unless otherwise stated. Each abstract, as well as the collection of abstracts, are published under a Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 (attribution) licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) and may thus be reproduced, translated, adapted and be the subject of derivative works provided the authors and Frontiers are attributed. For Frontiers’ terms and conditions please see https://www.frontiersin.org/legal/terms-and-conditions. Received: 11 Nov 2011; Published Online: 28 Nov 2011. * Correspondence: Prof. Claudio Mirasso, IFISC, CSIC-UIB, Palma, Mallorca, Spain, claudio@ifisc.uib-csic.es Login Required This action requires you to be registered with Frontiers and logged in. To register or login click here. Abstract Info Abstract The Authors in Frontiers Claudio Mirasso Gordon Pila Google Claudio Mirasso Gordon Pila Google Scholar Claudio Mirasso Gordon Pila PubMed Claudio Mirasso Gordon Pila Related Article in Frontiers Google Scholar PubMed Abstract Close Back to top Javascript is disabled. Please enable Javascript in your browser settings in order to see all the content on this page.