Dynamics of sleep-wake regulationDynamics of sleep-wake regulationhttp://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/232981Bryn Mawr College, Park 3282013-03-04T16:00:002013-03-04T17:30:00
March 4, 4:00PM
Bryn Mawr College, Park 328
Cecilia Diniz Behn (BMC '99), Gettysburg College
Bryn Mawr College, Park 328
Description
Sleep and wake states are regulated by the coordinated activity of neuronal populations in the brainstem and hypothalamus. Synaptic interactions among these populations define sleep-wake regulatory networks; however, the structure and dynamics of these networks, particularly with respect to the regulation of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, are not well understood. We have developed a mathematical modeling framework that is uniquely suited for investigating the dynamics of sleep-wake regulation. I will discuss our analysis of network dynamics and the interplay between deterministic and stochastic model properties in the production of physiological sleep-wake behavior.
(Tea at 3:30 – Park 355, Math Lounge)
Co-Sponsored by the Math Tri-Co Mellon Working Group on Math Modeling
Link: http://www.brynmawr.edu/math/documents/BiCoMathColloquium030413_000.pdf
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