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INB | Institute for Neuro- and Bioinformatics
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Institute for Neuro- and Bioinformatics

Director: Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Thomas Martinetz

We want to understand the principles of biological information processing. How does the brain work?

The brain is the most complex system we know.  It is one of the biggest blank spots on the scientific map. We want to contribute to its understanding.

Why is a cockroach still better adapted to its environment than the best computer? 

How do we comprehend the content of images and language? 

We are seeking to understand these still unknown principles of information processing and to apply them to technical systems.

MAIN RESEARCH AREAS

Neural Networks

Machine Learning

Pattern and Object Recognition

Human Vision

Modelling Neural Processes

DEEP LEARNING LAB

Neuronale Netze, inbesondere sog. Deep Learning Ansätze sind nicht nur seit dem Erfolg von Alpha GO in aller Munde. Angefangen von der Bildanalyse à la Facebook, die blinden Menschen Bildinhalte erläutert, bis hin zur Spracherkennung à la Siri: Deep Learning ist omnipräsent.

Im INB "Deep Learning Laboratory" habt ihr die Chance, euch mit diesen Techniken zu beschäftigen und bestehende Verfahren weiterzuentwickeln. Dies kann im Rahmen einer Bachelor-/Masterarbeit oder eines Praktikums erfolgen.

OUR RESEARCH

We develop algorithms for pattern and object recognition and classification. Concepts such as Sparse Coding and Deep Networks, inspired by neural information processing in the brain, achieve recognition rates that are comparable to humans.

OUR RESEARCH

Sleep promotes memory consolidation, particularly with regard to declarative memory.

Our project in the German Collaborative Research Centers CRC 654 - “Plasticity and Sleep” aims to better understand memory consolidation during sleep and how to model it. Our goal is to enhance memory consolidation using e.g. acoustic signals. 

  3sat             Neuron

 

 

OUR RESEARCH

In our project in the German Collaborative Research Centers “Ingestive Behaviour: Homeostasis and Reward” we want to predict, by means of FMRI data, what a test person is going to eat. 

For that purpose we develop novel multivariate feature extractors for high-dimensional sparse data scenarios.  

OUR RESEARCH

Recently, a new MRI technique called multiband imaging was introduced which allows fMRI recordings at extremely low repetition times and high spatial resolution, leveraging image quality to a whole new stage.

We are investigating the influence of confounds and corresponding preprocessing methods on the performance of supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms. We are especially interested in understanding the dynamics of functional networks in the brain. 

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

The INB is actively transferring its research results to industry. In addition to numerous collaborations with large companies,  by now three spin-off companies have been founded by our institute. 

The INB has been awarded the German “Transferpreis” by the Innovationsstiftung Schleswig-Holstein and the € 50,000 “Innovationspreis” by EUROIMMUN AG, Germany.

WORKING IN THE INB

As a student assistant, scholarship student or research assistant, or in connection with your bachelor and master thesis - we offer interesting projects and topics. 

Just contact us!

 

 


Lunch Seminar / Colloquia

The INB Lunch Seminar takes place on Fridays at 12:15 hrs. Take your lunch with you and come to the INB. We have interesting speakers and talks & discussions on current scientific topics. Or come and visit our colloquia. 

Place: INB seminar room (r. 17)

BACHELOR / MASTER THESES

We offer bachelor and master theses from the fields of neuroinformatics, bioinformatics, pattern recognition and machine learning.

Theses topics after prior consultation. 

Master thesis "yuBuddy"

WORKING IN THE INB

As a student assistant, scholarship student, research assistant/PhD student, or in connection with your bachelor and master thesis - we offer interesting projects and topics.

Just contact us!

NEWS / PRESS RELEASES

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