Thesis Project Form
Title (tentative): ’Development of an in vitro experimental model to characterize the interplay between long-range connections and dynamics in interconnected neuronal assemblies| Thesis advisor(s): Massobrio Paolo, Martina Brofiga | E-mail: |
| Address: Via All'Opera Pia, 13 - 16145 Genova | Phone: (+39) 010 33 52761 |
Description
Motivation and application domain
Understanding the role of long-range connections among sub-networks
General objectives and main activities
Design of an innovative platform to realize interconnected neuronal networks coupled to MEAs for studying the evolution of the connections among modules;
Development of computational algorithms to analyze data and to find possible mode of activity
Development of computational algorithms to analyze data and to find possible mode of activity
Training Objectives (technical/analytical tools, experimental methodologies)
Electrophysiology lab; matlab
Place(s) where the thesis work will be carried out: DIBRIS
Additional information
Pre-requisite abilities/skills: Computational Neuroscience, Matlab Programming, Lab
Curriculum: Neuroengineering
Maximum number of students: 1