Microconnectomics of neocortex: a multiscale computer model

Investigators
William Lytton, Salvador Dura-Bernal, Ben Suter, Gordon MG Shepherd, Cecilia Romaro, Fernando Araujo Najman, Antonio Carlos Roque
Contact info (email)
wwlytton@yahoo.com
1. Define context(s)
reveal new biological insights
Current Conformance Level / Target Conformance Level
extensive
Primary goal of the model/tool/database

Reveal sources of cortical dynamics in M1.

Serve as a template for development of cortical models in other areas.

Public resource for cortical simulations.

Note: Assessment needs further updating (please review after May 10, 2020)

Biological domain of the model
Neuroscience
Structure(s) of interest in the model
mouse motor neocortex
Spatial scales included in the model
molecular (ion channels) to "Column" (1e4-1e6 cells)
Time scales included in the model
ms to min
Other uses for the model (optional)

Extension to lower reaction diffusion scale and higher multi-columnar scales

2. Data for building and validating the model
Data for building the model Published? Private? How is credibility checked? Current Conformance Level / Target Conformance Level
in vitro (primary cells cell, lines, etc.) y
ex vivo (excised tissues)
in vivo pre-clinical (lower-level organism or small animal)
in vivo pre-clinical (large animal)
Human subjects/clinical
Other: ________________________
Data for validating the model Published? Private? How is credibility checked? Current Conformance Level / Target Conformance Level
in vitro (primary cells cell, lines, etc.) y
ex vivo (excised tissues)
in vivo pre-clinical (lower-level organism or small animal)
in vivo pre-clinical (large animal) y
Human subjects/clinical
Other: ________________________
3. Validate within context(s)
Who does it? When does it happen? How is it done? Current Conformance Level / Target Conformance Level
Verification good
Validation good
Uncertainty quantification good
Sensitivity analysis good
Other:__________
Additional Comments
4. Limitations
Disclaimer statement (explain key limitations) Who needs to know about this disclaimer? How is this disclaimer shared with that audience? Current Conformance Level / Target Conformance Level
single compartment models for many cell types
5. Version control
Current Conformance Level / Target Conformance Level
git github
Naming Conventions? Repository? Code Review?
individual modeler yes
within the lab yes
collaborators pending
6. Documentation
Current Conformance Level / Target Conformance Level
Code commented? excellent
Scope and intended use described? excellent
User’s guide? excellent
Developer’s guide? excellent
7. Dissemination
Current Conformance Level / Target Conformance Level
excellent
Target Audience(s): “Inner circle” Scientific community Public
Simulations y
Models y
Software y
Results y
Implications of results y
8. Independent reviews
Current Conformance Level / Target Conformance Level
excellent
Reviewer(s) name & affiliation: course students
When was review performed? January 2020
How was review performed and outcomes of the review? useable
9. Test competing implementations
Current Conformance Level / Target Conformance Level
comparable simulation run in NEST
Yes or No (briefly summarize)
Were competing implementations tested? yes
Did this lead to model refinement or improvement? no
10. Conform to standards
Current Conformance Level / Target Conformance Level
ModelDB submission standards pending
Yes or No (briefly summarize)
Are there operating procedures, guidelines, or standards for this type of multiscale modeling? y
How do your modeling efforts conform? excellent
11. (optional) Additional information to support items 1-10

Note: Assessment needs further updating (please review after May 10, 2020)