We are a strongly multi-disciplinary research group at Washington University in St. Louis, working at the interface of systems theory, mathematics, neuroscience and brain medicine.
New! Positions are open for post-doctoral associates in the areas of modeling and analysis of brain network dynamics. Click Here for More Info.
(3/2017) Dr. Ching has received the NSF CAREER award!
(12/2016) We are excited to be launching two new NIH-funded initiatives!
(11/2016) Congrats to Mehdi Kafashan on his successful defense!
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Lab Picnic 2016. Our group uses systems and control theory to study the relationship between dynamics and information processing in the brain. In parallel, we are elucidating new ways of manipulating neuronal circuit dynamics using pharmacology and emerging neurostimulation technologies. Our approach combines computational neuroscience with control theoretic analysis and design. The complexities of neuronal circuits yield tremendous opportunities for developing new engineering theory, toward insights in basic neuroscience and translational applications in brain medicine. Here are some of our ongoing projects:
Measuring the Expressiveness of Biophysical Neuronal Networks 
Controlling Dynamic Brain States 
Understanding the Optimality of Neuroplasticity
Elucidating the Neural Dynamics of Coma
Capturing Transients in Brain Networks
Promoting Discovery at the Scientific InterfaceWe are happy to share simulation outputs and/or code associated with our publications, for the purposes of further academic research. Code that is not already available in online repositories can be requested via email.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the funders that make our research possible.
Burroughs-Wellcome Fund
Air Force Office of Scientific Research
National Science Foundation
Washington University in St. Louis
National Institutes of HealthWe are always looking for energetic, curious and creative students to join our group. If you are interested in our research, please contact Dr. Ching via email : shinung (at) wustl (dot) edu.
Positions are open for postdoctoral associates in the area of modeling and analysis of neuronal network dynamics. Areas of interest include theoretical analysis of neuronal networks using systems, control and network science methods. These projects have substantial opportunities for working with human neural recordings and involvement clinical research at the Washington University School of Medicine. To apply, please email a CV and brief description of interest to Dr. Ching via email : shinung (at) wustl (dot) edu.