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{\Large
  The Department of Computer Science and Engineering\\
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  University of Nevada, Reno
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{\large cordially invites you to a Master's colloquium}

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{\huge \bf 
A Python Library for Ion Channel Modeling

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A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the\\
requirements for the degree of Master of Science\\
with a major in Computer Science and Engineering.

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by

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{\LARGE Gareth B. Ferneyhough}

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{\bf Abstract:}
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The creation and simulation of ion channel models using continuous-time Markov
processes is a powerful and well-used tool in the field of electrophysiology and ion
channel research. While several software packages exist for the purpose of ion channel
modeling, none are available as a Python library. In an attempt to provide an 
easy-to-use, yet powerful Markov model-based ion channel simulator, we have developed
ModFossa, a Python library supporting easy model creation and stimulus definition,
complete with a fast numerical solver, and attractive vector graphics plotting.

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{\Large \bf 1:00 pm, Wednesday, May 29, 2013}\\
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{\Large Scrugham Engineering and Mines (SEM) room 201}

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  For more information contact
  Dr. Fred Harris @ 784-6571 (Fred.Harris@cse.unr.edu)
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