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Neuron Digest Volume 11 Number 38
Neuron Digest Wednesday, 16 Jun 1993 Volume 11 : Issue 38
Today's Topics:
Simulation of segmental motoneuron network
request for papers or tech.rep
Re: "Kolmogorov's Theorem"
Re: Neurowin
job offer : computer vision
Re Vernon Dobson
Position for an AI researcher
backpropagation neural nets for pattern recognition.
WORLD CONGRESS ON COMPUTATIONAL MEDICINE<-CFPP
Neural nets applications meeting in UK
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Subject: Simulation of segmental motoneuron network
From: muller@iam.unibe.ch (Lorenz Mueller)
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 93 11:32:16 +0700
Hi,
We intend to build a simulation environnement for the modelling of a
biological neuronal network (especially the segmental motoneuron pool).
The system should allow to model different sizes and types of networks
with a stochastic growth of the architecture and should allow to
introduce dynamically new experimental constraints on the physical
qualities of the single neurons as well as on the whole network. In
addition it should have an easy to use interface for the physiologists,
who should be able to predict with the tool the influence of detail
insight on the one neuron level to the behavior of a whole network (eg.
the motorneuron cycle of the spinal corde).
Our questions are:
- - Does anyone know about such a system (simulation of realistic neuronal
network) for the use in close connection with experiments
We are aware of GENESIS, NEURON and multipurpose simulators as SABER or
SPICE, but we would like to have a rather complete overview with user and
developer experience)
- - Do good developement platforms exist, which could be the basis of such a
simulation tool (deterministic and stochastic approaches should be possible)
- - Where to gather analysis, design and implementation knowledge for such a
flexible simulation system (literature, summer schools etc)
- - Are there other groups or people intrested in such a project
Please answer to MULLER@iam.unibe.ch directly or via Neuron digest.
(The same request was sent through a HEP mailing net. There we got
already some interesting feedback. A complete summary of all feedbacks
will be redistributed in one or two weeks)
Many thanks for your help
Lorenz Muller
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Subject: request for papers or tech.rep
From: Landi Leonardo <landi@aguirre.ing.unifi.it>
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 93 08:26:10 +0100
From: Landi Leonardo
Dipartimento di Sistemi ed Informatica
Facolta' di Ingegneria
Universita' degli Studi di Firenze
ITALIA
E-Mail: landi@aguirre.ing.unifi.it
tel: +39-55-4796365
fax: +39-55-4796363
I would like to find some information on the applications
of neural networks to Financial and Economic Modeling. If there are
books, journals, papers, etc in this field, please let me know about it.
Moreover, any ftp address where there are documents, papers, available
about this field is wellcome.
Thank you for your time,
Leonardo
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Subject: Re: "Kolmogorov's Theorem"
From: "David L. Elliott" <delliott@src.umd.edu>
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 93 16:28:20 -0500
Kevin Maguire < psnkm1@uk.ac.stir.forth > =<psnkm1@stirling.ac.uk>
asks:
"Does anyone out there have anything on the application of Kolmogorov's
Theorem to real-world problems. Does anyone actually use a NN to
actually approximate a function, in the mathematical sense."
Yes, but the appropriate approximation theorems are those of Cybenko or
Hornik-White-Stinchcombe, which are constructive. Wayne Joerding (with
Cardell and Li) has a paper "Why Some Feedforward Networks Can't Learn
Some Polynomials" (joerd@wsuaix.csc.wsu.edu). Halbert White
hwhite@albert.ucsd.edu has several papers on functional approximation.
In the dynamics & control applications we are *all* learning vector
functions relating past to future states.
David L. Elliott
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Subject: Re: Neurowin
From: Joe Claxton <J.B.Claxton@sheffield.ac.uk>
Date: 11 Jun 93 12:42:18 +0000
Sorry if this is a FAQ but I'm new to this list.
Has anyone tried the Neurowin DLLs for Visual Basic that are
available or does anyone know of any review literature upon this
product?
Many Thanks,
Joe Claxton
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Subject: job offer : computer vision
From: ahmad@bsun11.zfe.siemens.de (Subutai Ahmad)
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 93 10:05:02 +0100
*** NOTE:
*** DO NOT REPLY TO ME - SEND REPLIES TO THE ADDRESS BELOW
***
Computer Vision Guest Scientist Position
available in
Munich Germany at SIEMENS Central Research Labs
SIEMENS Central Research is situated in Munich in the southern part of
Germany. More than a thousand researchers do basic and applied
research in many fields of computers science and electrical
engineering.
Our project is concerned with developing a computer vision system for
recognizing human hand gestures in real time. We already have two
prototypes for recognizing three-dimensional hand position,
orientation and simple gestures in real time. The prototypes have been
interfaced to a virtual environment system. Current research focuses
on extending the system to recognize additional features like
fingertips and define a set of more complex three dimensional hand
gestures. We are currently using neural network and model-based vision
techniques but this could change.
The successful candidate will contribute to this research topics. This
includes both scientific research and building working prototypes.
Applicants should possess a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering or a
related field by the time the position starts. Background should be
in Computer Vision with strong programming skills. Experience in
real-time vision is highly desirable. Knowledge in Human Computer
Interface, Gesture Recognition, Computer Graphics, or Virtual Reality
Techniques would be helpful.
The position is available starting in October 1. 1993 for a year
extendable to two years.
Interested applicants should send a resume and representative
publications to: (Only those who have the required background should
apply)
Christoph Maggioni
SIEMENS AG, ZFE ST SN 61 Phone: (+49)89-636-42573
Otto Hahn Ring 6 Fax: (+49)89-636-2393
8000 Munich 83, Germany E-mail: chm@zfe.siemens.de
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Subject: Re Vernon Dobson
From: shane@psy.oxford.ac.uk (Shane O'Mara)
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 93 20:49:17 +0000
[[ Editor's Note: I had not heard of Dobson's passing. It is a loss to
science, though his legacy will continue for a long time... -PM ]]
Many readers of Neuron Digest will have been saddened to learn of the
tragic death of Vernon Dobson (University of Oxford) at the European
Conference on Visual Perception last September. Vernon's research
involved the construction and testing of neural network models of the
visual system, particularly with reference to pattern and object
recognition, topographic mapping and associative learning. Many of his
ideas were published in the book he co-edited with David Rose, Models of
Visual Cortex (John Wiley, 1985) and in his many papers.
The Irish Journal of Psychology has recently published a Special Issue
dedicated to Vernon; the issue includes the last paper he prepared (with
R.D.W. Payne, University of Oxford).
The issue is edited by Vincent Walsh and Shane O'Mara (both University of
Oxford); the following are the contents:
(1) David Rose: Vernon Dobson - Obituary
(2) Vernon Dobson and Richard D.W. Payne (Oxford) : Representing objects
by location-implicit coding of their visual shape constancies
(3) Alan Slater (Exeter): The visual constancies in early infancy
(4) Alan Johnston (London): Object constancy in face processing: Intermediate
representations and object forms
(5) Jimmy M. Troost (Nijmegen): The invariance of colour perception
(6) D.Carden, H.Hilken, S.R.Butler and J.J. Kulikowski (Manchester and
Bristol):
Lesions of primate area V4 produce long-lasting deficits to colour
constancy
(7) J.J. Kulikowski (Manchester): Contrast and contrast constancy: Sustained
and transient components
(8) F.Newell and J.M. Findlay (Durham): Viewpoint invariance in object
recognition
(9) Valerie Cornilleau-Peres and Jacques Droulez (Paris): Spatial constancies
and the visual perception of surface curvature from optical flow
(10) Carol McGuinness (Belfast): Spatial models in the mind
(11) Shane O'Mara (Oxford): Place constancies, the cognitive map and the
hippocampal representation of the environment
Copies of the Special Issue are available for 10 pounds Irish ($16) surface
mail and 13 pounds Irish ($20) airmail from:
Dr Howard Smith, Department of Psychology, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland;
Fax: +353-1-671 2006; Voice: +353-1-702 1990.
Please send orders directly to Dr Smith at the above address.
Shane O'Mara
Department of Experimental Psychology
University of Oxford (email: shane@psy.oxford.ac.uk)
AND
Department of Physiology
Trinity College,
Dublin (From July 1st 1993; fax +353-1-679 3545).
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Subject: Position for an AI researcher
From: Alan Yamamura <yamama@aron01.jany.gs.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 93 17:18:31 -0500
Organization: Prestigious Wall Street Firm (NOT A HEAD HUNTER!)
Distribution: world
Time Series Guru
Work with one of the most selective teams on Wall Street
Job Description
===============
We are looking for a researcher to develop techniques to predict
financial time series. Your focus would be to apply new and novel
approaches, as well as build on successful techniques already
developed. You would be joining a team that has been successful in
this effort for over 5 years.
MANDATORY Skills
================
Ph.D. in appropriate field.
A practical, hands on approach.
3+ years work/research experience.
User-friendly personality.
A quick, analytic mind.
Ability and willingness to work 60+ hours per week when required (not
constantly).
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
====================
We are EXTREMELY competitive, and offer a full range of benefits,
including a generous relocation package.
Company Background
==================
Ours is a group of 21 mathematicians, physicists, engineers, and
programmers worldwide. Most of us have had no financial experience
before joining the company. We are the analytic and quantitative
group for the smallest division of a large, prestigious investment
bank. Ours is a collaborative, team oriented environment. In our
business, the best firm is the one with the best people, and we want
to be the best. So we make an unusual effort to identify and recruit
the very best person for every job.
While we all wear suits and ties, our primary focus is to get the job
done. The hours are long, but we don't punch a clock, we don't fill
time sheets, we don't hold long planning meetings, and we don't go
through formal peer reviews. The atmosphere, in this way, is more
like a startup. And we have no tolerance for bureaucracy.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religon, sex, national origin, or any other basis that is prohibited
by federal, state, or local law.
RESUME CONTENT
==============
Please include educational background, work experience, titles of
professional papers, and a list of relevant projects.
If sent by email, please use plain ASCII text format. U.S. Mail is okay.
SEND RESUME TO:
#1. Email to: aaaa@netcom.com
#2. U.S. Mail to:
PO BOX 478
Bowling Green Station
New York, NY 10004
Code 17
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Subject: backpropagation neural nets for pattern recognition.
From: Mike Lemanski <ski@adagio.siue.edu>
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 93 13:27:42 -0600
Hello,
I am a EE graduate student working on my thesis in the area of neural
nets for pattern recognition. Is there any simple backpropagation neural
nets out there ( anonymous FTP ) that are written in plain C code?
Thanks in advance,
Mike Lemanski ( ski@minuet.siue.edu )
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Subject: WORLD CONGRESS ON COMPUTATIONAL MEDICINE<-CFPP
From: mwitten@hermes.chpc.utexas.edu
Date: Tue, 04 May 93 14:30:32 -0600
[] ***** CALL FOR PAPERS AND PARTICIPATION ***** []
FIRST WORLD CONGRESS ON COMPUTATIONAL MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH
24-28 April 1994
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Austin, Texas
compmed94@chpc.utexas.edu
(this notice may be reposted/cross posted/circulated)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Conference Chair: Matthew Witten, UT System Center For High Performance
Computing, Austin, Texas - m.witten@chpc.utexas.edu
*Conference Directorate: Regina Monaco, Mt. Sinai Medical Center * Dan
Davison, University of Houston * Chris Johnson, University of
Utah * Lisa Fauci, Tulane University * Daniel Zelterman,
University of Minnesota Minneapolis * James Hyman, Los Alamos
National Laboratory * Richard Hart, Tulane University * Dennis
Duke, SCRI-Florida State University * Sharon Meintz,
University of Nevada Los Vegas * Dean Sittig, Vanderbilt
University * Dick Tsur, World Bank and UT System CHPC *
Dan Deerfield, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center * Istvan
Gyori, Szeged University School of Medicine Computing Center
*Conference Theme: The appearance of high-performance computing environments
has greatly enhanced the capabilities of the biomedical modeler. With
increasing frequency, computational sciences are being exploited as a means
with which to investigate biomedical processes at all levels of complexity,
from molecular to systemic to demographic. The emergence of an increasing
number of players in this field has lead to the subsequent emergence of a
new transdisciplinary field which we call Computational Medicine and Public
Health. The purpose of this congress is to bring together a transdisciplinary
group of researchers in medicine, public health, computer science, mathematics,
nursing, veterinary medicine, ecology, allied health, as well as numerous
other disciplines, for the purposes of examining the grand challenge problems
of the next decades.
Young scientists are encouraged to attend and to present their work in this
increasingly interesting discipline. Funding is being solicited from NSF,
NIH, DOE, Darpa, EPA, and private foundations, as well as
other sources to assist in travel support and in the offsetting of expenses
for those unable to attend otherwise. Papers, poster presentations, tutorials,
focussed topic workshops, birds of a feather groups, demonstrations, and other
suggestions are solicited in, but are not limited to the following areas:
*Visualization/Sonification
- --- medical imaging
- --- molecular visualization as a clinical research tool
- --- simulation visualization
- --- microscopy
- --- visualization as applied to problems arising in computational
molecular biology and genetics or other non-traditional disciplines
*Computational Molecular Biology and Genetics
- --- computational ramifications of clinical needs in the Human Genome,
Plant Genome, and Animal Genome Projects
- --- computational and grand challenge problems in
molecular biology and genetics
- --- algorithms and methodologies
- --- issues of multiple datatype databases
*Computational Pharmacology, Pharmacodynamics, Drug Design
*Computational Chemistry as Applied to Clinical Issues
*Computational Cell Biology, Physiology, and Metabolism
- --- Single cell metabolic models (red blood cell)
- --- Cancer models
- --- Transport models
- --- Single cell interaction with external factors models (laser,
ultrasound, electrical stimulus)
*Computational Physiology and Metabolism
- --- Renal System
- --- Cardiovascular dynamics
- --- Liver function
- --- Pulmonary dynamics
- --- Auditory function, coclear dynamics, hearing
- --- Reproductive modeling: ovarian dynamics, reproductive
ecotoxicology, modeling the hormonal cycle
- --- Metabolic Databases and metabolic models
*Computational Demography, Epidemiology, and Statistics/Biostatistics
- --- Classical demographic, epidemiologic, and biostatistical modeling
- --- Modeling of the role of culture, poverty, and other
sociological issues as they impact healthcare
*Computational Disease Modeling
- --- AIDS
- --- TB
- --- Influenza
- --- Other
*Computational Biofluids
- --- Blood flow
- --- Sperm dynamics
- --- Modeling of arteriosclerosis
*Computational Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Prosthetics
*Computational Veterinary Medicine
- --- Computational issues in modeling non-human dynamics such
as equine, feline, canine dynamics (physiological/biomechanical)
*Computational Allied Health Sciences
- --- Physical Therapy
- --- Neuromusic Therapy
- --- Resiratory Therapy
*Computational Radiology
- --- Dose modeling
- --- Treatment planning
*Computational Surgery
- --- Simulation of surgical procedures in VR worlds
- --- Surgical simulation as a precursor to surgical intervention
*Computational Cardiology
*Computational Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
- --- Brain modeling
- --- Single neuron models
- --- Neural nets and clinical applications
- --- Neurophysiological dynamics
- --- Neurotransmitter modeling
- --- Neurological disorder modeling (Alzheimers Disease, for example)
*Computational Biomechanics
- --- Bone Modeling
- --- Joint Modeling
*The role of alternate reality methodologies
and high performance environments in the medical and
public health disciplines
*Issues in the use of high performance computing
environments in the teaching of health science
curricula
*The role of high performance environments
for the handling of large medical datasets (high
performance storage environments, high performance
networking, high performance medical records
manipulation and management, metadata structures
and definitions)
*Federal and private support for transdisciplinary research
in computational medicine and public health
*Contact: To contact the congress organizers for any reason
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Subject: Neural nets applications meeting in UK
From: Mike Wynne-Jones <mikewj@signal.dra.hmg.gb>
Date: Tue, 11 May 93 12:00:55 +0000
***********************************
NEURAL COMPUTING APPLICATIONS FORUM
***********************************
23 - 24 June 1993
Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge University, UK
*****************************************
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF NEURAL NETWORKS
*****************************************
Neural Computing Applications Forum is the primary meeting place for
people developing Neural Network applications in industry and
academia. It has 150 members from the UK and Europe, from
universities, small companies and big ones, and holds four main
meeting each year. It has been running for 3 years, and is cheap to
join.
This meeting spans two days with informal workshops on 23 June and the
main meeting comprising talks about neural network techniques and
applications on 24 June.
*********
WORKSHOPS - these talks are planned; additional short talks are sought.
*********
**********************************************************
Constructing structured networks of Radial Basis Functions
23 June, 13.00 to 15.00
**********************************************************
Including :
Robert Debenham (Logica Cambridge):
"Online construction of RBFs during training"
Richard Bostock (Aston University):
"Bump-tree construction by genetic algorithms"
*********************************************************
Self Organising Networks
23 June, 15.30 to 17.30
*********************************************************
Including:
Nigel Allinson (York University):
"Self Organising Networks: fast training, case studies and digital
implementations"
************************************************************
Evening: Punting on the Cam followed by liquid refreshments!
************************************************************
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MAIN MEETING - 24 June 1993
*****************************
8.30 Registration
9.05 Welcome
9.15 Douglas Kell (university of Wales):
"Detection of impurities in olive oil"
9.55 Mahesan Niranjan (University of Cambridge):
"On-line learning algorithms for prediction and
control applications"
10.30 Coffee
11.00 Tony Robinson (University of Cambridge):
"Application of recurrent nets to phone probability
estimation in speech recognition"
11.40 Prof. Cabrol-Bass (LARTIC, France):
"Indices for the Evaluation of Neural Network Performance
as classifiers: Application to Structural Elucidation
in Infra Red Spectroscopy"
12.15 Lunch
2.00 Stephen Roberts (Oxford University):
"Probabilistic Growth of RBFs for detection of novelty"
2.40 Dave Cressy (Logica Cambridge Research):
"Neural Control of an Experimental Batch Distillation Column"
3.15 Tea
3.40 Tom Harris (Brunel University):
"Kohonen nets in machine health monitoring"
4.10 Discussions
4.30 Close
ACCOMODATION is available in Fitzwilliam college at 30 pounds (single)
and 47 pounds (twin), and **MUST** be booked and paid for in advance.
There are also lots of hotels in Cambridge.
*****************
Application
*****************
Members of NCAF get free entry to all meetings for a year. (This is
very good value - main meetings, tutorials, special interest
meetings). It also includes subscription to Springer Verlag's
new(ish) journal "Neural Computing and Applications".
Full membership: 250 pounds.
- anybody in your cmall company / research group in big company.
Individual membership: 140 pounds
- named individual only.
Student membership (with journal): 55 pounds
- copy of student ID required.
Student membership (no journal, very cheap!): 25 pounds
- copy of student ID required.
Entry to this meeting without membership costs 35 pounds for the
workshops, and 80 pounds for the main day.
Payment in advance if possible; 5 pounds charge for issue of invoice if credit is required; need an official order number.
Email enquiries to Mike Wynne-Jones, mikewj@signal.dra.hmg.gb.
Postal to Mike Wynne-Jones, NCAF, PO Box 62, Malvern, WR14 4NU, UK.
Fax to Mike Wynne-Jones, (+44/0) 684 894384
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