Salk computational neurobiologist receives NSF grant
\nAssociate professor Tatyana Sharpee has been awarded a grant of approximately $950,000 over four years by the National Science Foundation to study how the brain processes complex sounds. This grant is part of a multi-national project together with groups in France and Israel.
\n“Sharpee\u2019s computational approach and modeling is at the cutting edge of neurobiology research,” says Salk president Elizabeth Blackburn. “This award will allow her to continue to make important discoveries about how the brain processes sounds and test theories about how different types of neurons work together. Such work could inform better ways to treat hearing loss or improve speech-recognition technologies.”
\nSharpee, who is a member of Salk’s Computational Neurobiology Laboratory, seeks to develop a unifying theory of “biological control” to understand the universal principles of behavior. Specifically, she is uncovering how animals sense and adapt to their environment as well as make predictions and decisions. To do this, she applies mathematical strategies\u2014like statistics and probability models\u2014to chart the principles by which the brain\u2019s billions of neurons exchange energy and information.
\n“This grant represents a tremendous opportunity to solve the mysteries of auditory processing by combining electrical recordings from the brain, simulations of large- scale neural circuits, and statistical analysis of both model and real responses to understand how different types of neurons in the auditory cortex represent naturalistic sounds,” said Sharpee. “I could not be more excited about it.”
\nCelebrate Restaurant Week at The Marine Room
\nThe Marine Room, a San Diego landmark and award-winning oceanfront restaurant for over 75 years, announced it will be participating in San Diego Restaurant Week Sept. 24 through Oct. 1. Restaurant Week provides the perfect opportunity for both new guests and regulars to experience fine dining at its finest.\u00a0
\nAt the price of $50 per person, The Marine Room\u2019s Restaurant Week menu features extraordinary items and tempting seasonal fare. Savor the three-course menu designed by the award-winning duo of executive chef Bernard Guillas and chef de cuisine Ron Oliver. Appetizer: Pistachio ras El Hanout spiced prawns, Carlsbad organic artisan bibb lettuce\u00a0or organic sweet corn coconut bisque;
\nEntr\u00e9e: Wild rice crusted Shetland Islands salmon, star anise brioche-coated diver scallops or tabula rasa beer-braised prime beef cheeks;
\nDessert: Orange blossom pannacotta, wattleseed chocolate fondant\u00a0or griottine cherry sorbet.\u00a0
\nFor an additional $15 per person, enjoy additional entr\u00e9e options of center cut black angus filet mignon, agrumes butter basted Maine lobster tail and red walnut crusted Alaskan halibut.
\nOrganized by the California Restaurant Association’s San Diego County Chapter, San Diego Restaurant Week is in its twelfth year as San Diego County’s largest and most successful dining event. Held twice annually, this culinary tradition features more than 180 of San Diego’s best restaurants offering fixed price, three-course meals. For more information, visit\u00a0www.SanDiegoRestaurantWeek.com.\u00a0
\nReservations are highly recommended for The Marine Room during Restaurant Week, and can be made by calling 858-459-7222. For more information, visit\u00a0MarineRoom.com.\u00a0
\nUC San Diego women\u2019s water polo announces\u00a0Davidson\u00a0as assistant
\nDavidson comes to La Jolla with 10 years of coaching experience at the club and high school levels. Most recently, Davidson was the head of age group water polo at Rose Bowl Water Polo Club where she oversaw the 10, 12 and 14 and under boy’s and girl’s programs. Both of her U14 girl’s and boy’s teams won the 2016\u00a0Champions Cup in Hawai’i while her girl’s team placed second at the 2016\u00a0Junior Olympics.\u00a0
\nIn 2016-17, Davidson coached the\u00a0La Ca\u00f1ada High School girl’s water polo team where she was named the Stars News Coach of the Year. Previously, Davidson spent two seasons as the head coach of the Cathedral Catholic High School girl’s water polo program and oversaw the San Diego Shores 16 and under girl’s team. She is currently in her fifth year as a USA Water Polo Development National Team assistant coach.\u00a0
\n“I am beyond excited to have her on board to help out our 2018 squad,” said Kreutzkamp. “With her experience as a head coach in high school, a club coach for many years, and a head coach in the national team pipeline, she brings a wealth of experience to our team.”
\nCollegiately, Davidson played for Pat Beemer at Wagner College for four years. She helped lead the Seahawks to a NCAA\u00a0appearance in 2006 and was also a three-year member of the swim team.\u00a0She graduated from Wagner in 2009 with a bachelor of arts in history and also earned a bachelor of science in nutrition science from Kaplan University in 2015.
\nDavidson graduated from Temple City High School where she was a part of the 2003 and 2004 CIF SS Water Polo Championship teams. Hunt Slonem at Madison Gallery
\nMadison Gallery presents internationally-renowned artist Hunt Slonem\u2019s “In Two Worlds” from Nov. 11 to Jan. 11. The artist reception will be hosted from 6 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 11, and will feature a book signing by the artist of his recent publication “Birds” along with fan-favorite “Bunnies.”
\nSlonem is known for his neo-expressionist works featuring butterflies, bunnies and tropical birds. Hunt has catapulted into the collections of the world\u2019s top museums, including the Guggenheim, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney among others. For more information, contact info@madisongalleries.com, or call 858-459-0836.
\nUp to $1,000 reward for information on unsolved murder
\nSan Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department\u2019s Homicide Unit are asking for the public\u2019s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for the murder of Barbara Nantais.
\nOn the morning of Aug. 13, 1978, San Diego police officers responded to Torrey Pines State Beach where passers-by found the body of 15-year-old Barbara Nantais lying on the sand. Nantais had been strangled and beaten to death. Nantais\u2019 boyfriend (James Alt) had gone to the beach with her the night before and was discovered nearby suffering from a severe head wound. Alt\u2019s injuries left him semi-conscious and with no memory of the attack. Investigators believe an unknown suspect attacked Nantais and Alt while they were lying together on the beach.
\nDel Mar Racetrack Gears up for \u2018Bing Crosby\u2019 season
\nWith Del Mar closing out their 78th summer season, the racetrack is looking ahead to its annual fall meet. The track\u2019s second season, known as the \u2018Bing Crosby Season,\u2019 is set to kick-off Wednesday, Nov. 1, followed by one of Thoroughbred racing\u2019s most prestigious international events, the 2017 Breeders\u2019 Cup World Championships on Nov. 3 and 4.
\nBing was a music man, of course, so no doubt he\u2019d have no problem appreciating the two concerts the track will present: the eclectic hip-hop group The Roots on Saturday, Nov.11, and the return of its popular Reggae Fest featuring Iration on Saturday, Nov. 18.
\nAlso on Nov. 18, the track welcomes college students to its annual College Day where all students get in at no cost with valid college I.D. and can enjoy live music by Red Bull DJs, activities and more at the Red Star Caf\u00e9.
\nOn Nov. 25, the Craft Beer, Cider, Cocktail & Wine Festival will offer dozens of local seasonal brews, ciders, cocktails and wines to taste.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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