A seminar hosted by the Bristol Neuroscience Research Network with support from the British Neuroscience Association and the Wellcome Trust Neural Dynamics Programme

Organisers: Dr Paul Anastasiades (Bristol Medical School) and Dr Seán Froudist-Walsh (School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology)

Work in my lab focuses on understanding how dendrites contribute to complex brain functions such as learning and memory. Dendrites, the thin processes that extend from the cell bodies of neurons, are equipped with non-linear conductances, providing neurons with enhanced processing, learning and storage capabilities. We develop and use computational models that simulate dendritic computations and their effects on cellular and network function across multiple brain areas. In close collaboration with experimental labs, we also use in vivo behavioral and imaging techniques to probe the role of dendrites in behaving mice. Finally, we build brain-inspired algorithms that incorporate dendritic properties, aiming to advance machine learning tools.

Personal profile and the Poirazi Lab

To book a 1:1 with the speaker, please contact Catherine Brown. Note there are limited slots available and they will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. 

The day before the talk BN will be hosting a journal club aimed at Early Career Researchers who will spend 1-2 hours exploring an discussing one of the speaker's publications. Participants of the journal club are then invited to have lunch with the speaker the day of the seminar. Spaces are strictly limited! If you are an ECR, and would like to take part, please contact Paul Anastasiades <paul.anastasiades@bristol.ac.uk> with your expression of interest.  

SM1 is in the Engineering Mathematics building on University Walk, opposite the Biomedical Sciences Building. On entering through the main doors, follow the stairs up to the seating area on the 1st floor. Go through the double doors on the right-hand side and SM1 is located on the left-hand side of the corridor.