The Effect of Network Connectivity on Population Neural Dynamics

Explore the impact of network connectivity on population neural dynamics in this 49-minute lecture by Sara Solla from Northwestern University Medical School. Delve into the analysis of computational roles in population activity versus single neuron activity, examining recent findings across various cortical areas. Discover how neural function may be built upon population-wide activity patterns and neural modes, defining low-dimensional neural manifolds. Investigate the constraints on population dynamics and the hypothesis of low-rank network connectivity. Evaluate this conjecture against cortical connectome statistics, gaining insights into the relationship between network structure and neural dynamics.