Indiana University Network Science Institute

The symposium will bring together researchers in computational and systems neuroscience from multiple universities and campuses in Indiana. It features internationally renowned neuroscientists presenting leading-edge interdisciplinary research that bridges theoretical, experimental, and clinical directions. The event is open to the public and the registration is free.  Symposium flyer

April 27^th 2018 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

IUPUI Library, Lilly Auditorium (map)

Keynote Speakers:

• Michael Rabinovich (UCSD)
• Olaf Sporns (IUB) 

Presenters:

• Leslie Kay (U Chicago)
• John Beggs (IUB) 
• Joaquin Goni (PU) 
• Robert Rosenbaum (Notre Dame) 
• Leonid Rubchinsky (IUPUI) 
• Christopher Lapish (IUPUI) 
• Alexey Kuznetsov (IUPUI) 

Supported by:

• Center for Teaching and Research
• Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute
• School of Science
• Office of Academic Affairs IUPUI
• Department of Mathematical Sciences

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