PSL-NEURO
The PSL-Neuro Major Programme (Mechanisms of Learning & Adaptation) explores the fundamental biological mechanisms that govern the learning and adaptation capacities of the nervous system. Although these processes are crucial for understanding the functioning and pathologies of the nervous system, their precise mechanisms remain insufficiently elucidated.
By mobilising around 30 international research teams affiliated to ²ÝÁñÂÛ̳, the project aims to integrate complementary experimental and theoretical approaches to gain a better understanding of these phenomena.
The main objective is to develop an integrated neurobiology programme by exploiting the collective expertise of the teams to analyse behaviour, measure biological activity at various spatiotemporal scales, and create innovative conceptual models.
The main areas of research
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Spatial and temporal scales of the nervous system: Studying the molecular, synaptic, cellular, microcircuit and network levels, as well as temporal dynamics such as the transmission of nerve signals, synaptic plasticity and memory processes.
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Algorithmic modelling: Developing algorithmic models to describe the operations of the nervous system, including synaptic learning rules, architectural principles and regulations.
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Creation of synergies : Promote collaboration between research teams scattered throughout PSL, while strengthening their international visibility.
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Health and artificial intelligence: Applying advances in the understanding of the brain to improve areas of health and to design artificial intelligence systems inspired by biological functioning, with more efficient learning methods.
Project leaders:
Collège de France
Ecole Normale Supérieure - PSL
ESPCI Paris - PSL
Establishments involved:
Collège de France
Ecole Normale Supérieure - PSL
ESPCI Paris - PSL