Teaching

The aim of this course is to introduce the theoretical and practical concepts of neuroinformatics. This discipline covers both the processing and analysis of data acquired on the nervous system and the brain, and the modeling of perception, brain functions, cognitive processes and so on. One of the aims of neuroinformatics is to understand how the brain works, and to develop computer applications inspired by it. A number of research fields are involved, such as neuroimaging, neural network modeling, brain activity simulation, brain signal analysis and more. Topics covered include: information processing in the brain and nervous system, advanced signal processing methods for brain analysis, modeling of connectedness, perception, sensation and cognition, computational tools and databases for neuroinformatics, applications of neuroinformatics methods to understanding and treating brain pathologies, brain-inspired information systems, etc. An interdisciplinary, hands-on approach is favored, combining notions of neuroscience, imaging, modeling and computer science.