Thursday, April 4, 2013

Gordon Shepherd (Yale) discusses the idea that all cortical circuitry is based on elaboration of a basic microcircuit.  The group discusses ideas that have shaped the understanding of cortical function, including the cortical column.

Duration: 43 minutes

Discussants:(in alphabetical order)

James Bower (Prof, UTHSCSA)

Salma Quraishi (Asst Prof, UTSA)

Soomin Song (PhD student, UTSA)

Todd Troyer (Asst Prof, UTSA)

Charles Wilson (Prof, UTSA)

acknowledgement: JM Tepper for original music.