Michael Hines

Michael Hines is a Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine. His work focuses on developing and optimizing computational tools for neural modeling, notably the NEURON simulation environment. This software enables researchers to model cellular and network mechanisms involved in neurological disorders and therapeutic interventions. Hines holds a PhD from the University of Chicago (1975) and has contributed extensively to computational neuroscience through software development and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Education:
  • PhD, University of Chicago, 1975
  • MS, Physics, University of Chicago, 1972
  • BS, Physics, Michigan State University, 1970

His research interests revolve around advancing computational methods for simulating neural systems, including the development of dynamic clamp techniques and real-time interfacing with living cells. He has collaborated with institutions globally to enhance the scalability and accuracy of NEURON for supercomputing environments. Hines' work bridges neuroscience, mathematics, and computer science, addressing challenges in modeling complex neural networks and their applications to disease mechanisms.

Publications highlight his contributions to neural simulation software, error analysis in computational models, and interdisciplinary tools like ModelDB and SenseLab. His research underscores the integration of experimental and computational approaches to advance understanding of neurological disorders and therapeutic strategies.

Labs/Teams: Hines leads the development of the NEURON Simulation Environment and contributes to collaborative projects in computational neuroscience at Yale.