Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Events for May
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ENH Seminar Series
Mon, May 09, 2011 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Ganesh Kumar Venayagamoorthy, Associate Professor/Missouri University of Science and Technology
Talk Title: Nueroscience and Neural Networks for Engineering the Future Intelligence Electric Power Grid
Abstract: The objective of this multi-disciplinary collaborative research is to infuse more neurobiology into control systems, to make them more brain-like and better able to carry out real-time control of complex systems. This project has two research thrusts: neuro-biology and neuro-engineering. On the neuro-biology side, a novel in vitro neural system is used to explore new learning mechanisms that may underlie the massively parallel real-time control capabilities of the brain. Brains are exquisitely good at adaptive real-time interaction with the world. This requires spatially and temporally coordinated activity of many neurons to accomplish. The neuro-engineering activity takes advantage of advances in the neurobiology thrust to develop technologies for real-time control and decision making, aimed at revolutionizing nonlinear adaptive optimal control of large complex critical infrastructures such as, but not limited to, the smart electric power grid. This presentation will focus on the neuro-engineering aspects with emphasis on the application of advanced neural networks in addressing some of the smart grid challenges.
Keywords â computational methods, intelligent systems, neurocontrol, situational awareness.
Host: Francisco Valero-Cuevas
More Info: http://bbdl.usc.edu/ENH-Schedule_1011.phpLocation: Hedco Neurosciences Building (HNB) - 100
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Adriana Cisneros
Event Link: http://bbdl.usc.edu/ENH-Schedule_1011.php
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
USC PSOC Seminar Series - Dr. Steven Henikoff
Fri, May 20, 2011 @ 11:45 AM - 01:00 PM
Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Steven Henikoff, PhD, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Talk Title: Histone Variants, Nucleosome Dynamics, and Epigenetics
Abstract: Variants of histone H3 and H2A are found in all eukaryotes and play fundamental roles in epigenetic processes. The replacement variant, H3.3, becomes enriched at actively transcribed genes and regulatory elements and provides a glimpse into nucleosome dynamics. H2A.Z is enriched around gene promoters, antagonizes DNA methylation, and is profoundly altered during oncogenic transformation. CenH3 forms centromere-specific nucleosomes that organize and maintain the kinetochore at a unique position on the chromosome. We have found that CenH3 nucleosomes are very different from bulk nucleosomes, both in histone core structure and in DNA topology, with likely implications for centromere function and inheritance.
NRT â Harlyne J. Norris Research Tower, Lower Ground Level
1450 Biggy Street, Los Angeles, CA
Host: Center for Applied Molecular Medicine. IGM, 2250 Alcazar Street, CSC-250, Los Angeles, CA. Information - contact Kristina Gerber at 323-442-3849. Pizza and beverages served for attendees at 11:45 a.m.
Location: Harlyne J. Norris Research Tower (NRT) -
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Yvonne Suarez
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.
