Phase Transitions in Brain
Networks
Phase
transitions occur in a variety of physical and biological systems, including
brain networks. They are characterized by instabilities that generate special dynamical
properties, which are associated with dynamical and functional benefits. Phase
transition is also an appealing framework that has been utilised to explain
pathological brain activity. Historically, the idea of phase transitions in the
brain is not new and has sparked some controversy over the years. In this half-day
workshop, a number of current world-class experts will revisit the possible
roles of phase transitions in the brain. They will discuss the recent progress
in the field and the relevance and limitations of this framework to
computational neuroscience. In order to further exploit and explicitize
contemporary viewpoints on the promises and pitfalls of phase transitions in
the brain, we will end this workshop with a roundtable discussion in which the
speakers and the audience will be invited to participate. When: July 16. Where: Barcelona. Speakers: • Anna Levina (MPI): Influence of spatial structure on data processing and phase transitions in neuronal networks • Serena di Santo (Universidad de Granada): Building a Landau-Ginzburg theory of the brain • Jonathan Touboul (Brandeis University): The statistical mechanics of noise-induced phase transitions • Fernando Santos (UFPE): Topological phase transitions in functional brain networks • James Roberts (QIMRB): Geometry and fragility of the human connectome • Linda Douw (Amsterdam UMC): A historical perspective on phase transitions in the brain Organizers: Leonardo Gollo (QIMRB) Linda Douw (Amsterdam UMC) Past events: |
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