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Selected Publications

Study and computational modeling of neural circuits in the visual cortex

Rybak I. A., Podladchikova, L. N., Shevtsova, N. A., and Golovan A. V. (1988) Encoding of stimulus orientation in responses of the visual cortex neurons. Biophysica, 33: 667-671 (in Russian). (pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)

Rybak, I. A., Shevtsova, N. A., Podladchikova, L. N., and Sandler, V. M. (1990) Modeling of neural organization of the visual cortex and some issues of image processing by neuron-like networks. In: Neural Networks: Theory and Architecture (Eds. Holden, A., and Krukov, V.). Manchester University Press, pp. 117-137.

Podladchikova, L. N., Rybak, I. A., Shevtsova, N. A., and Golovan, A. V. (1990) Filtration of oriented image elements and feature discrimination in the visual cortex. In: Neurocomputers and Attention. Vol. 1 "Neurobiology, Synchronization and Chaos" (Eds. Holden, A., and Krukov, V.). Manchester University Press, pp. 81-96.

Rybak, I. A., Shevtsova, N. A., and Podladchikova, L. N. (1991) Modeling of local neural networks of the visual cortex and applications to image processing. In: Applications of Artificial Neural Networks II, Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 1469, Part 2, Orlando, pp. 737-748.

Shevtsova, N. A., Rybak, I. A., Podladchikova, L. N., and Golovan A. V. (1991) Temporal and spatial discrimination of image features in the visual cortex. In: Theoretical Aspects of Neural Networks (Eds. Novak, M., and Pelican, E.). World Sci. Pub. Co., pp. 259-276.

Rybak, I. A., Podladchikova, L. N., Shevtsova, N. A., and Golovan, A. V. (1991) A visual cortex domain model and its use for visual information processing. Neural Networks 4: 3-13. mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Rybak, I. A., Shevtsova, N. A., and Sandler, V. M. (1992) A model of the neural network visual preprocessor. Neurocomputing 4: 93-102.  mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Shevtsova, N. A., Rybak, I. A., Podladchikova, L. N., and Golovan, A.V. (1992) Temporal and spatial filtration of oriented image elements in the visual cortex. Neural Network World 2: 175-190.

Rybak, I. A., Podladchikova, L. N., and Shevtsova, N. A. (1993) Physiological model of orientation selectivity in the visual cortex and its use for image processing. In: Human Vision, Visual Processing and Digital Display IV, Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 1913, pp. 124-133.

Faure, A., Shevtsova, N. A., Golovan, A. V., Klepatch, A. A., Cachard, O., and Rybak, I. A. (1994) Modeling of some spatio-temporal aspects of visual information processing in the retinal neural network. In: Proc. of the 12-th International Conference on Pattern Recognition (ICPR). Vol. II. "Pattern Recognition and Neural Networks". IEEE Comp. Soc. Press, pp. 491-493.

Visual perception and recognition

Rybak, I. A., Golovan, A. V., Gusakova, V. I., Shevtsova, N. A., and Podladchikova, L. N. (1991) A neural network system for active visual perception and recognition. Neural Network World 1: 245-250.

Rybak, I. A., Golovan, A. V., Gusakova, V. I., and Shevtsova, N. A. (1991) Modeling of a neural network system for active visual perception and image recognition. In: Proc. of Int. Conf. on Neural Networks and their Applications" (NEURO-NIMES'91), Nimes, France, pp. 519-525.

Rybak, I. A. Golovan, A. V., and Gusakova, V. I. (1991) An approach to invariant object recognition in gray-level images using neural network models. In Applications of Artificial Neural Networks II", Proc of SPIE, Vol. 1469, Part 2, Orlando, pp. 472--482.

Rybak, I. A. Golovan, A. V., Gusakova, V. I., Podladchikova, L. N., and Shevtsova, N. A. (1992) A neural network system model for active perception and invariant recognition of gray-level images. In: Proc. of Int. Joint Conf. on Neural Networks (IJCNN'92), Baltimore, Vol. 4, pp. 1-6.

Rybak, I. A., Golovan, A. V., and Gusakova, V. I. (1993) Behavioral model of visual perception and recognition. In: Human Vision, Visual Processing and Digital Display IV, Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 1913, pp. 548-560.

Rybak, I. A., Podladchikova, L. N., and Shevtsova, N. A. (1993) Invariant object recognition based on separated representation of "what" and "where" object features. In: Proc. of World Congress on Neural Networks (WCNN'93), Vol. 1, Portland, OR, pp. 1-42 - 1-45.

Rybak, I. A., Gusakova, V. I., Golovan, A. V., Shevtsova, N. A., and Sandler, V. M. (1993) Modeling of visual perception and recognition as behavioral processes. In: Proc. of the 5-th UNB Artificial Intelligence Symposium, Federation, N.B., Canada, pp. 99-102.

Rybak, I. A. (1993) A model of visual perception and recognition based on separated representation of "what" and "where" object features. In: Proc. of the 15-th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. Colorado.

Rybak, I. A., Gusakova, V. I., Golovan, A. V., Shevtsova, N. A., and Podladchikova, L. N. (1994) Modeling of a neural network system for active visual perception and recognition. In: Proc. of the 12-th International Conference on Pattern Recognition (ICPR). Vol. II. "Pattern Recognition and Neural Networks". IEEE Comp. Soc. Press, pp. 371-373.

Rybak, I. A., Gusakova, V. I., Golovan, A. V., Podladchikova, L. N., and Shevtsova,  N. A. (1998) A model of attention-guided visual perception and recognition. Vision Research 38: 2387-2400. pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Rybak, I. A., Gusakova, V. I., Golovan, A. V., Podladchikova, L. N., and Shevtsova, N. A. (2005) Attention-guided recognition based on “what” and “where” representations: A behavioral model. In: Neurobiology of Attention (Eds. Itti, L., Rees, G. and Tsotsos, J.). Elsevier Acad. Press, pp. 663-670. mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Baroreceptor vagal reflex and neural control of blood pressure

Rybak, I. A., Schwaber, J. S., and Rogers, R. F. (1994) A model of the baroreceptor reflex neural network. In: Proc. of International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks (ICANN'94). Sorrento, Italy, Vol. 1, pp. 102-105.

Doyle III, F. J., Kwatra, H. S., Rybak I. A., and Schwaber, J. S. (1994) A biologically-motivated dynamic nonlinear scheduling algorithm for control. In   Proc. of the American Control Conference (ACC'94), Baltimore, ML, pp. 92-96.

Rybak, I. A., Schwaber, J. S., and Rogers, R. F. (1994) Modeling the baroreceptor reflex neural network performing blood pressure control in mammals. In: Proc. of World Congress on Neural Networks, (WCNN'94). San Diego, CA, Vol. 2, pp. II-682-II-687.

Rybak, I. A., Pottmann, M., Ogunnaike, B. A., and Schwaber, J. S. (1995) A closed-loop model of the respiratory control system. In  Proc. of the American Control Conference (ACC'95), Seattle, WA, pp. 275-279. mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Doyle III, F. J., Henson, M. A., Ogunnaike, B. A., Schwaber, J. S., and Rybak, I. A. (1997) Neuronal modeling of the baroreceptor vagal reflex with applications in process modeling and control. In: Neural Systems for Control (Eds. Omidvar, O. and Elliott, D. L.). Academic Press, pp. 87-127.

Kwatra, H. S., Doyle III, F. J., Rybak, I. A., and Schwaber, J. S. (1997) A neuro-mimetic dynamic scheduling algorithm for control: analysis and applications. Neural Computation 9: 479-502.pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)

Rogers, R. F., Rybak, and Schwaber, J. S. (2000) Computational modeling of the baroreflex arc: nucleus tractus solitarius. Brain Res. Bull 51: 139-150.pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Neurorobotics

Giszter, S. F., Moxon, K. A., Rybak, I. A., and Chapin, J. K. (2000) A neurobiological perspective on humanoid robot design. IEEE Intelligent Systems 15: 64-69.mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Giszter, S. F., Moxon, K. A., Rybak, I. A., and Chapin, J. K. (2001) Neurobiological and neurorobotic approaches to control architectures for a humanoid motor system. Robotics and Autonomous Systems 37: 219-235.mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Generation of the respiratory rhythm and neural control of breathing

Rybak, I. A., Paton, J. F. R., and Schwaber, J. S. (1995) Modeling and analysis of some neural mechanisms for the genesis and control of respiratory pattern. In: From Natural to Artificial Neural Computations (Eds. Mira, J., and Sandoval, F.), Springer, pp. 100-107.

Schwaber, J. S., Rybak, I. A., and Paton, J. F. R. (1996) Modeling of cellular and network neural mechanisms for respiratory pattern generation. In: Spatio-temporal models in biological and artificial systems (Eds. Silva, F. L., Principe, J. C.,  and Almeida, L. B.). IOS Press, pp. 160-167.

Rybak, I. A. Paton, J. F. R., and Schwaber, J. S. (1997) Synergism of cellular and network mechanisms in respiratory pattern generation. In: Computational Neuroscience. Trends in research (Ed. Bower, J. M.). Plenum Press, pp. 477-483.

Rybak, I. A., Paton, J. F. R., and Schwaber, J. S. (1997) Modeling neural mechanisms for genesis of respiratory rhythm and pattern: I. Models of respiratory neurons. J. Neurophysiol. 77: 1994-2006.pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Rybak, I. A., Paton, J. F. R., and Schwaber, J. S. (1997) Modeling neural mechanisms for genesis of respiratory rhythm and pattern: II. Network models of the central respiratory pattern generator. J. Neurophysiol. 77: 2007-2026.pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Rybak, I. A., Paton, J. F. R., and Schwaber, J. S. (1997) Modeling neural mechanisms for genesis of respiratory rhythm and pattern: III. Comparison of model performances during afferent nerve stimulation. J. Neurophysiol. 77: 2027-2039.pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Rybak, I. A., St.-John, W. M., and Paton, J. F. R. (2001) Models of neuronal bursting behavior: Implications for in vivo versus in vitro respiratory rhythmogenesis. Adv. Exp. Med. Biol. 499:159-164. pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)

Rybak, I. A., Paton, J. F. R., and Schwaber, J. S. (2001) Neurogenesis of the respiratory pattern: Insights from computational modeling. Adv. Exp. Med. Biol. 499: 165-170.pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)

Rybak, I. A., Moxon, K. A., Giszter, S., and Chapin, J. K. (2001) Computational modeling of integration of voluntary/behavioral and automatic mechanisms for breathing control. Adv. Exp. Med. Biol. 499: 425-430.pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)

Rybak, I. A., Paton, J. F. R., Rogers, R. F., and St. John, W. M. (2002) Generation of the respiratory rhythm: state-dependency and switching. Neurocomputing 44-46: 603-612.mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

St.-John, W. M., and Rybak, I. A.  (2002) Influence of carbon dioxide and oxygen upon gasping in perfused rat preparation. Respir. Physiol. 129:279-287.pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

St.-John, W. M., Rybak, I. A., and Paton, J. F. R. (2002) Potential switch from eupnea to fictive gasping after blockade of inhibitory transmission and potassium channels. Am. J. Physiol. (Regul Integr Comp Physiol) 283: R721-R731.pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Shevtsova, N. A., Ptak, K., McCrimmon, D. R., and Rybak, I. A. (2003) Computational modeling of bursting pacemaker neurons in the pre-Bötzinger complex. Neurocomputing 52-54: 933-942.mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Rybak, I. A., Ptak, K., Shevtsova, N. A., and McCrimmon, D. R. (2003) Sodium currents in neurons from the rostroventrolateral medulla of the rat. J. Neurophysiol. 90: 1635-1642.pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

 

Rybak, I. A., Shevtsova, N. A., St.-John, W. M., Paton, J. F.R., and Pierrefiche, O. (2003) Endogenous rhythm generation in the pre-Bötzinger complex and ionic currents: Modelling and in vitro studies. Eur. J. Neurosci. 18: 239-257.pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Pierrefiche, O., Shevtsova, N. A., St.-John, W. M., Paton, J. F. R., and Rybak, I. A. (2004) Ionic currents and endogenous rhythm generation in the pre-Bötzinger Complex: Modelling and in vitro studies. Adv. Exp. Med. Biol. 551: 121-126.pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)

Rybak, I. A., Shevtsova, N. A., Paton, J. F. R., Pierrefiche, O., St.-John, W. M., and Haji, A. (2004) Modelling respiratory rhythmogenesis: Focus on phase switching mechanisms. Adv. Exp. Med. Biol. 551:189-194.pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)

Rybak, I. A., Shevtsova, N. A., Ptak, K., and McCrimmon D. R. (2004) Intrinsic bursting activity in the pre-Bötzinger Complex: Role of persistent sodium and potassium currents. Biol. Cybern. 90: 59-74.  pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Rybak, I. A., Shevtsova, N. A., Paton, J. F. R., Dick, T. E., St-John, W. M., Mörschel, M., and Dutschmann, M. (2004) Modeling the ponto-medullary respiratory network. Respir. Physiol. Neurobiol. 143: 307-319.pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Potts, J. T., Rybak, I. A., and Paton, J. F. R. (2005) Respiratory rhythm entrainment by somatic afferent stimulation. J. Neurosci.  25: 1965-1978.pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Rybak, I.A., Abdala, A. P. L., Markin, S. N., Paton, J. F. R., and Smith, J. C. (2007) Spatial organization and state-dependent mechanisms for respiratory rhythm and pattern generation. Prog. Brain Res. 165: 201-220.pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Smith, J. C., Abdala, A. P. L., Koizumi, H., Rybak, I. A., and Paton, J. F. R. (2007) Spatial and functional architecture of the mammalian brainstem respiratory network: a hierarchy of three oscillatory mechanisms. J. Neurophysiol. 98: 3370-3387.pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Rybak, I. A., and Smith, J. C. (2008) Computational modeling of the respiratory network. In Encyclopedia of Neuroscience (Eds. Binder MD, Hirokawa N, Windhorst U, Hirsch MC et al.). Springer-Verlag (in press).

Computational modeling of spinal cord circuits and neural control of locomotion

Rybak I. A. (1999) Computational modeling of the spinal cord circuitry. In: Proc. of Int. Conf. on NeuriCybernetics (ICNC'99), Rostov-on-Don, Russia, pp. 234-238.

Rybak, I. A., Ivashko, D. G., Prilutsky, B. I., Lewis, M. A., and Chapin J. K. (2002) Modeling neural control of locomotion: Integration of reflex circuits with CPG. In: Artificial Neural Networks. Lect. Notes Comp. Sci. 2415 (Ed. Dorronsoro, J. R.). Springer, pp. 99-104.mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Ivashko, D. G., Prilutsky, B. I., Markin, S. N., Chapin, J. K., and Rybak, I. A. (2003) Modeling the spinal cord neural circuitry controlling cat hindlimb movement during locomotion. Neurocomputing 52-54: 621-629.mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Rybak, I. A., Shevtsova, N. A., Lafreniere-Roula, M., and McCrea, D. A. (2006) Modelling spinal circuitry involved in locomotor pattern generation: insights from deletions during fictive locomotion. J. Physiol. Lond. 577(Pt. 2): 617-639. pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Rybak, I. A., Stecina, K., Shevtsova, N. A., and McCrea, D. A. (2006) Modelling spinal circuitry involved in locomotor pattern generation: insights from the effects of afferent stimulation. J. Physiol. Lond. 577(Pt.2): 641-658.pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

McCrea, D. A., and Rybak, I. A. (2007) Modeling the mammalian locomotor CPG: insights from mistakes and perturbations. Prog. Brain Res. 165: 235-253.pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

McCrea, D. A., and Rybak, I. A. (2008) Organization of mammalian locomotor rhythm and pattern generation. Brain Res. Reviews 57: 134-146. pubmed-www-nlm.gif (2307 bytes)mini-pdf.gif (361 bytes)

Selected projects:


Modeling the locomotor  CPG              Neural control of locomotion              Motor control  

      Network model of respiratory CPG                     Modeling neural control of breathing           

          Behavioral model of visual perception                       Modeling orientation selectivity

 

 

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