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Plasticity of neurocognitive systems: insights from connectionist models
Reference
S20390
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Matthew Lambon Ralph
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Dr Stephen Welbourne
Institution
The University of Manchester
Department
Psychological Sciences
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
120,534
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/09/2003
End date
31/08/2006
Duration
36 months
Abstract
Neural plasticity including behavioural changes following neural damage is a major issue in neuroscience. This issue will be explored using PDP models (networks of simple units ¿ somewhat like neurons). These provide a computational analysis which bridges the gap from neuroscience to behaviour. The models actually learn, allowing both behavioural and computational aspects of plasticity to be explored directly. They have already been applied successfully to normal and impaired development and adult reading but only one has been applied to recovery. Greater knowledge of cognitive recovery will be theoretically important for normal and impaired processes and provide the basis for understanding and improving specific therapeutic interventions.
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Committee
Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
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Research Priority
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Research Initiative
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Funding Scheme
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