High-Performance Computing Cluster for Cognitive Neuroscience Analysis and Modeling
Abstract
This proposal requests funds for the acquisition of a high-performance computing cluster forcognitive neuroscience data analysis and modeling. The computing cluster will enhance the qualityand speed of ONR cognitive and computational neuroscience research. Speci"fically, theacquisition of this computing cluster will enhance ongoing cognitive and computationalneuroscience research that exami"nes symbolic processing. Human cognition requires the use ofsymbolic processing in a range of different behaviors mediated by corti"cal structures, includingevaluating social interactions, following verbal instructions, performing mathematical operations,and fle""xibly applying rules. However, the neural mechanisms of symbolic processing have notbeen elucidated. Neurocomputational models have" presented a number of alternative models ofthe neural mechanisms of symbolic processing that focus on the nature of role-filler in"teractionsand the application of rules. We are focusing on understanding the neural mechanisms of symbolicprocessing, using techni"cal approaches that are computationally very intensive. These approachesinclude: 1.) Neurocomputational modeling guided by neurophy"siological data and generatingtestable predictions, 2.) Testing neurophysiological predictions in single neuron recording andfield"" potential data from non-human primates, 3.) Testing predictions about regional activitypatterns using functional magnetic resonanc""e imaging in human subjects. All of these approachesare computationally demanding and require high-performance computing, and the a"cquisition of ahigh-performance computing cluster tailored to meet the needs of our ONR funded cognitive andcomputational neuroscience researchers and their collaborators will enhance both research andtraining.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- May 05, 2017
- Source ID
- N000141712304
Entities
People
- Chantal Stern
Organizations
- Boston University
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy