Modeling Neural Signaling in NEURON: An Exploration

Publication Date

Spring 4-22-2026

Presentation Length

15 minutes

College

College of Sciences & Mathematics

Department

Chemistry and Physics, Department of

Student Level

Undergraduate

Faculty Mentor

Davon Ferrara

Presentation Type

Gallery

Summary

NEURON is a modeling and simulation environment which allows users to create extensive networks of neurons to a high level of specificity. NEURON is especially useful in modeling the electrical signals passed between neurons and the networks in which these cells communicate, and can be extended to model the random electrical activity present in these networks. This project explores the NEURON environment, implemented through Python, and how it can be used to model random electrical activity in cells. Specifically, this project aims to model networks of increasing complexity and potential impacts of randomness on these networks.

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