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SUMMARY:Theoretical models of the development of the nervous system - Step
 hen Eglen (University of Cambridge)
DTSTART:20110207T160000Z
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CONTACT:Florian Markowetz
DESCRIPTION:In this talk I will highlight the utility of theoretical model
 s in\nunderstanding two keys steps in the development of the visual system
 .\nIn the first part of the talk\, I describe the structural development o
 f\nthe retina\; in particular\, how neurons arrange themselves into\nsemi-
 regular spatial patterns.  In the second part\, I describe potential mecha
 nisms by which cells in the retina might project to the brain in a topogra
 phic manner.  Our hope is that these theoretical mechanisms can inform us 
 about the development not just of the visual system\, but of many parts of
  the nervous system.\n
LOCATION:Cancer Research UK Cambridge Research Institute\, Lecture Theatre
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