Frances S. Chance

Computational neuroscientist

Frances S. Chance is researching novel ways to develop brain-based computing technologies.

Why you should listen

Frances S. Chance is a principal member of the technical staff at Sandia National Laboratories, where she is using her knowledge of neural systems to try and develop biologically inspired algorithms and technologies. She has always been fascinated by how biological neurons work -- in particular, understanding how nervous systems are specialized to fit an animal's ecological niche. Recently, she has begun to explore potential parallels between the operations of neural systems and the challenges faced by modern computers.

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