Michael Colicos, University of Calgary

Research

astrocytes complex neural dynamical systems glia machine learning nanoparticles neural circuits neuronal activity neuronal interface development

Latest funding

Development and use of an enhanced neuronal/silicon interface for the study of neuronal system dynamics.
NSERC · 2020 · Principal investigator
$168,000
Development of photoconductive stimulation technology for long-term interfacing with living neurons.
NSERC · 2015 · Principal investigator
$120,000
Activity-driven structural synaptic remodeling
CIHR · 2009 · Nominated PI
$791,450

All 3 grants and awards

Development and use of an enhanced neuronal/silicon interface for the study of neuronal system dynamics.

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Colicos, Michael

Keywords: neuroscience; neuronal interface development; neuronal activity; glia; astrocytes; neural circuits; complex neural dynamical systems; machine learning; nanoparticles; plasmon resonance

$168,000

Development of photoconductive stimulation technology for long-term interfacing with living neurons.

Principal investigatorNSERC2015Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Colicos, Michael

$120,000

Activity-driven structural synaptic remodeling

Nominated PICIHR2009Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Colicos, Michael A

Keywords: Electrophysiology; Learning And Memory; Neuroligin; Nmda Receptors; Photoconductive Stimulation; Synaptic Plasticity

$791,450

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: astrocytes Dear Professor Colicos, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on astrocytes connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Development and use of an enhanced neuronal/silicon interface for the study of neuronal system dynamics." (2020), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]