Contributed Talks: Neural Populations

Maura Arsiero (University of Bern): The mean-field dynamic clamp technique: linking single-neuron properties and collective network activity in in vitro preparations

Radhika Madhavan (Georgia Tech): Controlling bursting in cortical cultures with closed-loop multi-electrode stimulation

Contributed Talks: Single Neuron Dynamic Clamping

Andrey Olypher (Emory University): Hybrid system approach to the analysis of central pattern generators

Paul Kullmann (University of Pittsburgh): Using virtual synapses to study synaptic integration in sympathetic ganglia

Ashlan Paige Reid (University of Pennsylvania): Understanding direction tuning in barrel cortex using in vitro injection of conductances estimated from in vivo responses to whisker deflection

Akira Sakurai (Georgia State University): Computer simulations and dynamic clamp experiments support a role for a 4-AP-sensitive current in serotonin-induced spike narrowing leading to synaptic depression

Breakout Sessions - 2 session in parallel

Session I: Introduction to Dynamic Clamping by Rob Butera and Astrid Prinz. This session is for electrophysiologists who want to dynamic clamp but want to know what they are getting into. Includes an comprehensive discussion about the myriad of options available for dynamic clamp implementation. Brief presentations will be made by those developing existing systems that utilize RT-Linux, LabView, and Simulink. Notes and review articles will be provided.

Session II: Developers and Details. Organized by John White. The intent of this discussion is for existing users and developers of turnkey systems to debate and discuss technological pros and cons.

Contributed Talks: Cardiac Electrophysiology

Jan Zegers (Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam): Cardiac ion channel (dys)function revealed by "dynamic action potential clamp" technique

Wayne Giles (UCSD) : Neutrophil-induced Changes in Ventricular Myocyte Electrophysiology: The Dynamic-Clamp to the Rescue?

David Christini (Weill Medical College): Dynamic, real-time interventions in cardiac tissue experiments

Contributed Talks: Hardware-Based Computation

Guy Rachmuth (Harvard University): Digital and analog circuits for real-time dynamic clamp applications

Randy Weinstein (Georgia Tech): Real-Time Neuron Modeling in FPGAs

Ethan Farquar (Georgia Tech): The Neuron-Analog Analogue

Breakout Session. Organized by Robert Lee. This single session will focus on two major topics: What are major technological hurdles towards incorporating new modalities (like imaging and MEAs and other mutichannel measurements) into real-time feedback-related approaches? Second, what is the potential for newer computational techniques, such as the hardware-based techniques described today, to help these advances?