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CFP FRCCS 2024 Montpellier, France May 29 – 31, 2024
by Hocine Cherifi 12 Jul '23

12 Jul '23

Fourth* F*rench* R*egional* C*onference on* C*omplex* S*ystems May 29 – 31, 2024 Montpellier, France *FRCCS 2024* <https://iutdijon.u-bourgogne.fr/ccs-france/> After successfully hosting the conference in Dijon in 2021, Paris in 2022, and Le Havre in 2023, the fourth edition of the French Regional Conference on Complex Systems (FRCCS 2024) will be held in Montpellier, France. This international conference organized by CSS France <https://www.cssfrance.org/> serves as a platform to foster interdisciplinary exchanges among researchers from various scientific disciplines and diverse backgrounds, including sociology, economics, history, management, archaeology, geography, linguistics, statistics, mathematics, and computer science. FRCCS 2024 provides a valuable opportunity for participants to meet in France, exchange and promote ideas, facilitating the cross-fertilization of recent research work, industrial advancements, and original applications. Moreover, the conference emphasizes research topics with a high societal impact, showcasing the significance of complexity science in addressing complex societal challenges. Join us in Montpellier as we collectively strive to better understand complexity and its implications for society. You are cordially invited to submit your contribution until *February 21, 2024.* Finalized work (published or unpublished) and work in progress are welcome. Two types of contributions are accepted: · *Papers* about *original research* (up to 12 pages) · *Extended Abstract* about published or unpublished research (3 to 4 pages). *Publication* o Contributions will be included in the conference proceedings (With ISBN) o *Selected submissions of unpublished work will be invited for publication in special issues (fast track procedure) **of the journals:* o Applied Network Science, <https://appliednetsci.springeropen.com/> edited by Springer o Complexity, <https://www.hindawi.com/journals/complexity/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=c…> edited by Hindawi *Topics include, but are not limited to: * · *Foundations of complex systems * - Self-organization, non-linear dynamics, statistical physics, mathematical modeling and simulation, conceptual frameworks, ways of thinking, methodologies and methods, philosophy of complexity, knowledge systems, Complexity and information, Dynamics and self-organization, structure and dynamics at several scales, self-similarity, fractals - *Complex Networks * - Structure & Dynamics, Multilayer and Multiplex Networks, Adaptive Networks, Temporal Networks, Centrality, Patterns, Cliques, Communities, Epidemics, Rumors, Control, Synchronization, Reputation, Influence, Viral Marketing, Link Prediction, Network Visualization, Network Digging, Network Embedding & Learning. - *Neuroscience, **Linguistics* - Evolution of language, social consensus, artificial intelligence, cognitive processes & education, Narrative complexity - *Economics & Finance* - Game Theory, Stock Markets and Crises, Financial Systems, Risk Management, Globalization, Economics and Markets, Blockchain, Bitcoins, Markets and Employment - *Infrastructure, planning, and environment * - critical infrastructure, urban planning, mobility, transport and energy, smart cities, urban development, urban sciences - *Biological and (bio)medical complexity * - biological networks, systems biology, evolution, natural sciences, medicine and physiology, dynamics of biological coordination, aging - *Social complexity* o social networks, computational social sciences, socio-ecological systems, social groups, processes of change, social evolution, self-organization and democracy, socio-technical systems, collective intelligence, corporate and social structures and dynamics, organizational behavior and management, military and defense systems, social unrest, political networks, interactions between human and natural systems, diffusion/circulation of knowledge, diffusion of innovation - *Socio-Ecological Systems* - Global environmental change, green growth, sustainability & resilience, and culture - *Organisms and populations * - Population biology, collective behavior of animals, ecosystems, ecology, ecological networks, microbiome, speciation, evolution - *Engineering systems and systems of systems* - bioengineering, modified and hybrid biological organisms, multi-agent systems, artificial life, artificial intelligence, robots, communication networks, Internet, traffic systems, distributed control, resilience, artificial resilient systems, complex systems engineering, biologically inspired engineering, synthetic biology - *Complexity in physics and chemistry* - quantum computing, quantum synchronization, quantum chaos, random matrix theory) *GENERAL CHAIRS* Roberto Interdonato CIRAD, UMR TETIS, Montpellier Bruno Pinaud LABRI University of Bordeaux

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CNS 2023 Workshop on Low-dimensional manifolds of neural dynamics
by Richard Gast 12 Jul '23

12 Jul '23

Dear members of the computational neuroscience community, If you are attending CNS 2023 this year and are interested in recent experimental and computational results on the relationship between behavior, neural computations, and low-dimensional neural dynamics, consider joining our workshop on "*Low-dimensional manifolds of neural dynamics and their role in brain function*" at the last day of the conference! Our line-up: - Juan Alvaro Gallego - Lea Duncker - Brian DePasquale - Bill Podlaski - Adrian Valente - Ann Kennedy More information can be found here: https://cns2023.sched.com/event/1Kd7M/w13-low-dimensional-manifolds-of-neur… We are looking forward to seeing you in Leipzig, Richard Gast and Helmut Schmidt -- *Richard Gast, PhD* Research associate at the Laboratory for Theoretical Neuroscience and Behavior Morton 5-630 Department of Neuroscience Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern University phone: +18728026786 mail: richard.gast(a)northwestern.edu twitter: @rich_gast website: www.richardgast.me

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CNS 2023 Tutorial on Dynamical Systems Methods in Neuroscience
by Richard Gast 12 Jul '23

12 Jul '23

Dear members of the computational neuroscience community, I would like to draw your attention to a tutorial that Hil G.E. Meijer, Bastian Pietras, and I will offer at the first day of CNS 2023: "T09 - Applied Dynamical Systems Methods in Neuroscience''. In this tutorial, we will explain basic dynamical systems concepts and analysis methods at the example of single neurons, neural networks, and mean-field equations of neural networks. The main goals of the tutorial are (i) to provide the audience with an intuition of how neural systems can be studied via mathematical models and dynamical systems concepts, (ii) to explain how we can analyze parameter dependencies of these mathematical models via parameter continuation and bifurcation analysis, and (iii) to provide numerical recipes, and software solutions to carry out these analysis methods. For more details on the tutorial, have a look at our website: https://cns2023.sched.com/event/cbd810bd0ffd6a59869a5f89fbf17b58 If you are planning to participate in the hands-on sessions, I advise you to follow the preparation instructions on that website! See you in Leipzig, -- *Richard Gast, PhD* Research associate at the Laboratory for Theoretical Neuroscience and Behavior Morton 5-630 Department of Neuroscience Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern University phone: +18728026786 mail: richard.gast(a)northwestern.edu twitter: @rich_gast website: www.richardgast.me

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CNS*2023 Tutorial: "Modeling astrocytes and neuron-astrocyte interactions"
by Giulio Bonifazi 12 Jul '23

12 Jul '23

Dear Colleagues, We are delighted to announce a full-day tutorial session on “Modeling astrocytes and neuron-astrocyte interactions" at the upcoming CNS*2023 meeting in Leipzig, Germany. This tutorial will cover a range of topics related to astrocyte modelling including calcium signaling, volume control, synaptic activity, and network-level interactions with neurons. Here are the details of our tutorial session: Title: "Modeling astrocytes and neuron-astrocyte interactions”. Date: Saturday, July 15th. Location: Schumann Room (Kongresshalle am Zoo). For more information about the speakers, sessions, and the exact schedule, please visit our tutorial website at https://sites.google.com/view/astrotutorial. If you plan to attend, please remember to select our tutorial from the virtual program guide on Sched at https://sched.co/1Kd3X (Tutorial session T04). Thank you for your attention, and we hope to see you in Leipzig! Best regards, Giulio Bonifazi Ph.D. Student University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) gbonifazi001(a)ikasle.ehu.eus <mailto:gbonifazi001@ikasle.ehu.eus>

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2023 SPARC FAIR Codeathon: apply and choose a project!
by Elisabetta Iavarone 12 Jul '23

12 Jul '23

Dear all, The Common Fund SPARC program, has an upcoming Codeathon that may be of interest for the comp-neuro community. The third annual virtual SPARC Codeathon will take place from *August 5-7*. This global prize competition is currently recruiting participants to make SPARC data and resources <https://sparc.science/> more Findable, Interoperable, Accessible, and Reusable (FAIR). Any interested participant can join projects spanning data visualization, simulation tool development, python workflow creation, and more to compete for $50,000 in prizes. Follow this link to learn more and sign up today! https://bit.ly/Codeathon-SPARC Elisabetta Iavarone, On behalf of the SPARC FAIR Codeathon team

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Applications open: 2023 SPARC FAIR Codeathon
by INCF 12 Jul '23

12 Jul '23

2023 SPARC FAIR Codeathon When: 05/08/2023 to 07/08/2023 Where: Virtual Join the third global SPARC “FAIR” Codeathon <https://sparc.science/news-and-events/events/2023sparc-codeathon>, a three-day virtual event this August 5th-7th! The SPARC Data and Resource Center, with funding from the National Institutes of Health, will host a 3-day in-the-cloud Codeathon. It is free to enter and has a total prize pool of US$50,000 (including cash prizes and manuscript publication fees). Competitors from the United States and abroad are eligible. We encourage researchers and data scientists at any stage of their scientific journey to apply. Before the event we will create up to 30 teams of five to six individuals, each with various backgrounds and expertise, led by an experienced leader. The teams will greatly benefit from anyone with the following skills: - Understanding of neuroscience and/or neurostimulation - Data visualization - Data mining, image and text analysis - Working knowledge of scripting languages (eg., Shell, Python, R) - Familiarity with methods of manipulating and/or analyzing large datasets ( AI/ML, computational modeling, etc.) - Developing bioinformatics code, pipelines or tools - Knowledge graphs - Web development Applications are due 20/07/2023. More info here <https://sparc.science/news-and-events/events/2023sparc-codeathon>. Questions? Contact fair-codeathon-support(a)sparc.science What is SPARC? The Stimulating Peripheral Activity to Relieve Conditions (SPARC) <https://commonfund.nih.gov/sparc> program is supported by the NIH Common Fund <https://commonfund.nih.gov/> to provide a scientific and technological foundation for future bioelectronic medicine devices and protocols. The goal of the SPARC program is to identify neural targets and accelerate the development of therapeutic devices that modulate electrical activity in the vagus and other nerves to help treat diseases and conditions, such as hypertension and gastrointestinal disorders, by precisely adjusting organ function.

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Postdoc position in Computational Neuroimaging of the Cerebellum (Western University, Canada)
by Jorn Diedrichsen 12 Jul '23

12 Jul '23

The Diedrichsen Lab<http://www.diedrichsenlab.org/> is looking to recruit a new postdoctoral associate with interest in studying the human cerebellum. The successful candidate will join an inter-disciplinary research group that uses behavioral, neuroimaging, and computational approaches to investigate the role of the cerebellum in motor control, cognition, and language<https://www.diedrichsenlab.org/res_cerebellarfunction.htm>. Our approach is to use Big Data and Machine Learning to gain insight about the overall functional organization of the cerebellum, which then informs targeted imaging and behavioural experiments. The enthusiastic and supportive environment will enable the candidate to develop their own research program. The lab is located in the Western Institute of Neuroscience in London, Ontario, Canada, and is part of the Sensorymotor Superlab<https://superlab.ca/about/> and the Computational Brain Sciences group<https://www.uwo.ca/bmi/cbs/> at Western. Systems and cognitive neuroscience is a key area of research strength at Western University, with more than 70 Principal Investigators and 200 trainees. High-resolution imaging at 9.5T, 7T, and 3T is available in-house. Full application details can be found here<http://www.diedrichsenlab.org/open_postdoc_cerebellum.htm>. Candidates are encourage to contact us early to arrange a meeting to discuss possible research projects. The deadline for applications is September 4th, 2023. Jörn Diedrichsen Western Research Chair Brain Mind Institute Department of Computer Science Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences Email: jdiedric(a)uwo.ca<mailto:jdiedric@uwo.ca> Tel: 1-519-661-2111 x86994

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CALL-FOR-REGISTRATION CNS*2023 Workshop W11: "Multiscale Personalized Brain Network Modeling: Towards Clinical Applications"
by Julie Courtiol 11 Jul '23

11 Jul '23

[image: ‎‎‎‎‎CNS*2023_Workshop_banner_EBRAINS.png] Dear comp-neuro community, Only a few days left before the highly anticipated *CNS*2023 conference* in Leipzig, Germany. Have you made up your mind about which workshop to attend? We have one in particular that we believe will ignite your curiosity and expand your horizons. Introducing our captivating workshop:* "Multiscale Personalized Brain Network Modeling: Towards Clinical Applications."* This workshop delves into the fascinating world of personalized brain network modeling and its potential applications in clinical contexts. Join us as we explore the interdisciplinary aspects of computational and clinical neuroscience, digital infrastructure, reproducible research, and ethical considerations surrounding human digital twins. We have carefully curated a program filled with insightful presentations and engaging discussions led by experts in the field. It's an incredible opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about advancing computational neuroscience. *Date: Wednesday, July 19* *Time: Full day* (check the conference program for specific session timings) To learn more about our workshop, please visit our workshop webpage: https://www.brainsimulation.org/bsw/zwei/events/single/12404-32nd-annual-co… If you are interested in attending this workshop, please indicate your interest by ticking the box on this page: https://sched.co/1Kd7G To register for the CNS*2023 event as a whole, please visit the official registration page here: *https://ocns.memberclicks.net/cns-2023 Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to expand your understanding of personalized brain network modeling. Register now for CNS*2023 and secure your spot in our workshop. Space is limited, so make sure to reserve your place as soon as possible. Indicate your interest in attending our workshop by ticking the box on this page: https://sched.co/1Kd7G We look forward to welcoming you and exploring the frontiers of computational neuroscience together at CNS*2023. ---Best regards, *Dr. Julie Courtiol* Scientific Manager, Brain Simulation Section [image: 1644242313315] Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin Berlin Institut of Health Brain Simulation Robert-Kosh-Platz 4 Charitéplatz 1 | 10117 Berlin | Germany julie.courtiol(a)bih-charite.de - www.brainsimulation.org Twitter: @Courtioljulie <https://twitter.com/CourtiolJulie> LinkedIn: juliecourtiol <https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliecourtiol/>

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IMBIZO APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JULY 18TH
by Tim Vogels 11 Jul '23

11 Jul '23

Dear colleagues and friends, Given that SONA (the SfN / FENS conference equivalent in Africa is starting today) and that we have a bit of representation there, we have decided to extend the DEADLINE for the next IMBIZO by one week. Apply now to join us at the most diverse neuroscience summer school at the most beautiful beach in the world! If you know anyone who would benefit from an extraordinary computational neuroscience summer school, please distribute this information to them. All the best, Tim Vogels IBRO-SIMONS COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE IMBIZO #Imbizo2024 7 January - 28 January 2024, Noordhoek Beach, Cape Town, South Africa http://imbizo.africa/ Application deadline: 18th July 2023 The #Imbizo2024 is a southern hemisphere summer school aiming to promote computational neuroscience in Africa. It will bring together international and local students under the tutelage of the world's leading experts in the field. Like its international sister courses, this four-week summer school aims to teach central ideas, methods, and practices of modern computational neuroscience through a combination of lectures and hands-on project work. Mornings will be devoted to lectures on topics across the breadth of computational neuroscience, including experimental underpinnings and machine learning analogues. The rest of the day will be spent working on research projects under the close supervision of expert tutors and faculty. Individual research projects will focus on the modelling of neurons, neural systems, behaviour, the analysis of state-of-the-art neural data, and the development of theories to explain experimental observations. It also includes a week focused on neuroscience-inspired machine learning! Who should apply? This course is aimed at Masters and early-PhD level students though Honours or advanced undergraduates may also apply. Postdoctoral students who can motivate why the course would benefit them are also encouraged to apply, Students should have sufficient quantitative skills, (e.g. a background in mathematics, physics, computer science, statistics, engineering or related field). Some knowledge of neural biology will be useful but not essential. Experimental neuroscience students are encouraged to apply, but should ensure that they have a reasonable level of quantitative proficiency (i.e. at least second-year level mathematics or statistics and have done at least one course in computer programming). Essential details * Fee (which covers tuition, lodging, and meals): 1350 EUR Thanks to our generous sponsors, significant financial assistance is available to reduce and waiver fees for students, particularly for African applicants. We also hope to provide some travel bursaries for international students. If you are in need of financial assistance to attend the Imbizo, please state so clearly in the relevant section of your application. The Imbizo is planned to be hosted in person, with everyone following our COVID policy <https://imbizo.africa/covid-policy/>. If it is unsafe to hold the summer school, we will follow up with further information at the appropriate time. * Application deadline: 18th July 2023 * References submitted: 24th July 2023 * Notification of results: August 2023 Information and application https://imbizo.africa/ Questions? isicn.imbizo(a)gmail.com <mailto:isicn.imbizo@gmail.com> What is an Imbizo? \ɪmˈbiːzɒ\ | Xhosa - Zulu A gathering of the people to share knowledge. Past and future faculty: Adrienne Fairhall - Washington University Alex Pouget - University of Geneva Anne-Marie Oswald - University of Pittsburgh Annik Carson - AI Redefined Arif Hamid - University of Minnesota Medical School Aza Allsop - Yale University Bard Ermentrout - University of Pittsburgh Bianca Jones Marlin - Columbia University Blake Richards - McGill University Brent Doiron - University of Chicago Cengiz Pehlevan - Harvard University Christopher Currin - Institute of Science and Technology Austria & IndabaX South Africa Daniela Vallentin - Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence David Sussillo - Google Demba Ba - Harvard University Dongyan Lin - MILA Evan Schaffer - Columbia University Franck Kalume - University of Washington Grace Lindsay - New York University Guillaume Lajoie - University of Montreal & MILA Henning Sprekeler - Technical University of Berlin Ilenna Jones - Harvard University Joseph Raimondo - University of Cape Town Mackenzie Mathis - EPFL Lausanne Marjorie Xie - Columbia University Mohamed Abdelhack - Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics Nina Kudryashova- University of Edinburgh Peter Latham - University College London Rachael Dangarembizi - University of Cape Town Roy Eyono - MILA Spiros Chavlis - IMBB-FORTH SueYeon Chung - New York University Thomas Tagoe - University of Ghana Tim Vogels - Institute of Science and Technology Austria Timothy Lillicrap - DeepMind Xaq Pitkow - Baylor College of Medicine ORGANISERS Demba Ba (Harvard University) Christopher Currin (Institute of Science and Technology Austria & IndabaX South Africa <https://indabax.co.za/>) Peter Latham (Gatsby Unit for Computational Neuroscience) Joseph Raimondo (University of Cape Town) Emma Vaughan (Imbizo Logistics) Tim Vogels (Institute of Science and Technology Austria) Sponsors The Imbizo is made possible by the generous support from the Simons Foundation <https://www.simonsfoundation.org/>, the International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO) <https://ibro.org/> as well as the Wellcome Trust, Google Deep Mind, Meta and others. Organizational Affiliates University of Cape Town, University College London, Institute of Science and Technology Austria, Harvard University, TReND in Africa <http://trendinafrica.org/>, Neuroscience Institute <http://www.neuroscience.uct.ac.za/>, Gatsby Foundation <http://www.gatsby.org.uk/>, IBRO African Center for Advanced Training in Neurosciences at UCT

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GDR Neuralnet announcement
by Pierre-Pascal LENCK-SANTINI 11 Jul '23

11 Jul '23

Hello, could you share this message to the community please? Best regards PP Lenck-Santini Dear Colleagues, we have the pleasure to invite you to our annual GDR neuralnet that will take place in Marseille, Campus du Pharo. https://neuralnet2023.sciencesconf.org/ The GDR Neuralnet is a group of French research teams that gather to discuss about how collective neuronal activity underpins the functioning of the nervous system. These labs study a range of biological and artificial neural networks using population recording techniques, analytic approaches, and computational modelling. The goal of the GDR NeuralNet annual meeting, on its 12th edition this year, is to develop and promote synergies between researchers, engineers, and other stakeholders engaged in measuring, manipulating, analyzing and interpreting neuronal activity. Venue The conference will take place on October 11-13, 2023 at the Campus Pharo of Aix-Marseille Université, in the beautiful gardens overlooking Marseille harbor. Program We are still finalizing the program but current confirmed speakers are: * Demian Battaglia * Andrea Burgalossi * Hayriye Cagnan * Matteo Carandini * Ann Clemens * Matteo Di Volo * Mark Humphries * Kate Jeffery * Liset Menendez de la Prida * Marta Moita * Martha Nari Havenith * David Robbe * Marieke Schölvinck * German Sumbre There will also be a few selected talks from submitted abstracts; we encourage submissions from young researchers or young PIs. Registration Registration is now open (take advantage of early registration price)! Bear in mind that there will be a limitation to 180 participants to the conference and places will be assigned on a first come first served basis. The deadline for both early registration and abstract submission is July 20. As usual, ahead of the conference (October 9-10th) there will be an optional and free Minischool for those who registered. The Misischool concerns management tools of large datasets, spike sorting and calcium imaging. It will take place at the Inmed in Luminy (parc national des callanques). https://neuralnet2023.sciencesconf.org/resource/page/id/17 For more information visit: https://neuralnet2023.sciencesconf.org/ Pierre-Pascal Lenck-Santini, Ph.D. , (He/him/his) INMED INSERM/Aix-Marseille Université -- UMR 1249 Parc scientifique de Luminy 163 avenue de Luminy BP13 - 13273 Marseille cedex 09 - France - Tel : +33 (4) 91 82 81 66 https://brainsalsa.fr/

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