Application of the Potts model to find the structure-function relationship of the Brain

Complexity of human brain is limiting our understanding about the mechanisms that dominate its spontaneous activity. An understanding about the architecture of the axonal fibers in the brain and how they support the functions is crucial when it comes to dealing with brain injuries. A mathematical model, was investigated to gain an understanding about the relationship between the structure and the function of the brain. The proposed project aims to extend this understanding by developing a more generalized model to explain the role of the anatomical structure of the brain which is believed to influence brains’ spontaneous activity. Gaining the necessary knowledge about the model as well as the computer simulations are expected by the end of this project as well as a more generalized model which could predict the spontaneous activity of the brain using the distribution of the axonal fiber bundles.

Faculty Supervisor:

Andrea Soddu

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Partner:

Universidade Federal do Ceará

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

Western University

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