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The Paleoneurology of Cerebral Networks: Insights for Neuroplasticity Today
A 1-credit ISCN lecture exploring how evolutionary neuroscience and paleoneurology provide insight into cerebral networks and modern neuroplasticity.
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Course Description
Understanding the evolution of the brain can provide valuable insight into how neural systems function today. In this ISCN lecture, Dr. Michael Hoffman explores the field of paleoneurology, which studies the evolutionary development of the brain and its networks. The session examines how cerebral structures and neural connections evolved to support increasingly complex cognitive processes. Participants will learn how evolutionary changes in brain organization influence neural connectivity, learning, and adaptive behavior. The lecture also explores how studying the evolutionary history of brain networks can inform modern research on neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to reorganize and adapt in response to experience and injury. By integrating insights from evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and cognitive science, this session highlights how ancient brain adaptations continue to shape neural function and plasticity today.
What you’ll learn:
- Understand the principles of paleoneurology and brain evolution.
- Explore how cerebral networks evolved to support cognition.
- Examine relationships between brain connectivity and behavior.
- Learn how evolutionary insights inform neuroplasticity research.
- Identify emerging directions in brain network neuroscience.
Components
Educational Syllabus
- Topic 1 – Introduction to Paleoneurology
- Explore how scientists study the evolution of the brain through fossil and comparative evidence.
- Topic 2 – Evolution of Cerebral Networks
- Examine how neural networks have evolved to support complex cognition and behavior.
- Topic 3 – Brain Structure and Functional Organization
- Understand how different brain regions interact within larger neural networks.
- Topic 4 – Evolutionary Influences on Brain Plasticity
- Review how evolutionary processes shaped the brain’s capacity for adaptation and learning.
- Topic 5 – Neural Connectivity and Cognitive Function
- Explore how interconnected brain networks support perception, memory, and decision-making.
- Topic 6 – Applying Evolutionary Insights to Modern Neuroscience
- Examine how knowledge of brain evolution informs current research on neuroplasticity.
- Topic 7 – Future Directions in Brain Network Research
- Discuss emerging studies exploring the relationship between brain evolution and neural adaptability.
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The Paleoneurology of Cerebral Networks: Insights for Neuroplasticity Today
A 1-credit ISCN lecture exploring how evolutionary neuroscience and paleoneurology provide insight into cerebral networks and modern neuroplasticity.
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