Henry Markram

Henry Markram is a Full Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the BIO department. His research focuses on neural microcircuitry, with a particular emphasis on the neocortex and its microcircuitry. Markram has made significant contributions to understanding synaptic plasticity, including the discovery of Spike Timing Dependent Plasticity (STDP). He founded and directed the Brain Mind Institute at EPFL and launched the Blue Brain Project, which aimed to create a detailed computer model of the neocortical column. His work has also explored the neural basis of autism, leading to the development of the Intense World Syndrome theory. Markram has mentored numerous PhD students and continues to advance computational neuroscience through large-scale modeling and simulation.

Henry Markram is a Professor of Neuroscience at EPFL, known for his pioneering work in neuroscience, particularly in the areas of neural computation and cortical microcircuitry. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of neural communication, synaptic plasticity, and the organization of cortical networks. Markram's work includes the development of the Blue Brain Project, which aims to simulate the mammalian brain using detailed models of neocortical microcircuits. His studies explore how synaptic efficacy is regulated, the role of GABAergic interneurons, and the dynamics of neural networks. His research has significantly advanced the understanding of neural coding and the physiological properties of cortical neurons.