The practical neuron modeling workshop; mathematical methods and computerized implementation_ the ISBM 16th side event

The practical neuron modeling workshop; mathematical methods and computerized implementation, was held by NBML as the ISBM 16th side event on October 8, 2018, from 9 am till 5 pm.

25 students and graduates from Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and Computer Sciences and enthusiasts from other disciplines participated in this workshop taught by Dr. Hossein Vahabi and Mr. Pouya Pakarian. The following topics were taught through this workshop:

• Why do we need differential equations for modeling and why are algebraic equations not enough for this purpose?
• Hacking-Huxley differential equations (HH model) (awarded Nobel Prize a half-century ago) and its summary model (2DHH)
• Common diversities and mistakes in HH model simulation: reference voltage, time constants, probability functions, and unit conversion
• Investigating and rejecting some common mistakes in biology: all or none law, threshold voltage, etc. by experimental data