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Tailored for undergraduate researchers, this calendar is a curated list of research seminars at the University of Illinois. Explore the diverse world of research and expand your knowledge through engaging sessions designed to inspire and enlighten.

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Statistics Seminar - Matthew Singh (Illinois) - "Dynamical-Systems Estimation for Individualized Neuroscience"

Event Type
Seminar/Symposium
Sponsor
Department of Statistics
Location
119 Materials Science and Engineering Building
Date
Oct 3, 2024   3:30 pm  
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Title: Dynamical-Systems Estimation for Individualized Neuroscience

Abstract: Advances in neurotechnology now reveal neural activity with increasing resolution and coverage. However, the insight promised by this technology has not been fully realized due to the difficulty of mapping this data onto formal mathematical models by which to understand function. At issue is the difficulty of estimating high-dimensional nonlinear models when the underlying system states are not directly accessible. This problem is magnified in human neuroscience, where the difficulty of accessing the brain in-vivo precludes direct measurements. However, the strong dynamics that shape brain activity provide additional structure and richness to the problem that may be exploited. I will present paradigms to estimate high-dimensional models with special emphasis on person-specific models and noninvasive modalities: functional MRI, magnetoencephalography (MEG), and electroencephalography (EEG). The described solutions lie at the intersection of Bayesian Filtering and Deep Learning. I will also outline some burgeoning basic-science insights and translational applications that have resulted from this endeavor.

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