a few thoughts about science
aims of theoretical work
I am hoping that all of my work makes testable predictions (even if they are crazy ones that cannot be realized right away), which should undergo experimental scrutiny. Theoretical work can provide real insight into the intricacies of the human brain, in addition to guiding experimental investigations. The computational cost associated with running simulations is often far lower than setting up and executing expensive experimental paradigms, which are also difficult to control and interpret. A wonderful article from the NIH and NINDS outlines some issues in computational neuroscience.
scientific interests
For my professional interests, please see my research page.
Other scientific curiosities include human evolution (the notoriously difficult to test theory), quantum physics (the building blocks of everything), and infectious disease (the thing that matters right now).
