The goal of the Knowledge Representation in Neural Systems (KRNS) Program is to develop and rigorously evaluate theories that explain how the human brain represents conceptual knowledge.
In part the evaluation will rest on how well concepts can be interpreted from neural activity patterns using algorithms derived from the theories. In addition to new theories and algorithms, KRNS seeks the development of innovative protocols for evoking and measuring concept-related neural activity using neural imaging methods such as (but not limited to) fMRI, and MEG.
Web Information
IARPA Neuroscience programs page: iarpa.gov/neuroscience-programs-at-iarpa
KRNS page: http://www.iarpa.gov/index.php/research-programs/krns
Program Office page: http://www.iarpa.gov/index.php/about-iarpa/incisive-analysis
Contact Information
Program Manager email: jacob.vogelstein@iarpa.gov
Phone: 301-851-7497
Address: Office of the Director of National Intelligence Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity Washington, District of Columbia 20511
Program Office
Incisive Analysis
The Office of Incisive Analysis (IA) focuses on maximizing insights from the massive, disparate, unreliable and dynamic data that are—or could be—available to analysts, in a timely manner. We are pursuing new sources of information from existing and novel data, and we are investigating innovative techniques that can be utilized in the processes of analysis. Our programs are in diverse technical disciplines but have common features:
Involve potential transition partners at all stages, beginning with the definition of success; Create technologies that can earn the trust of the analyst user by ...OnAir Post: KRNS, an IARPA program
