Josue Ortega Caro

Machine Learning for Neural Dynamics

Wu Tsai Fellow · Yale University · Cardin Lab

Computational Neuroscience Foundation Models Generative Models Inductive Bias
Josue Ortega Caro

Understanding Brain Computation Through Machine Learning

I develop computational models and machine learning methods to understand how neural circuits give rise to perception, learning, and decision-making. My work spans foundation models for brain activity, neural integral equation architectures, and uncovering how neuromodulatory signals change during learning.
Foundation Models for Neuroscience
Self-supervised transformers for fMRI and neural recordings at scale
Neural Integral Equations
Learning integral operators from spatiotemporal biological data
Robustness & Inductive Bias
How architectural choices shape generalization in biological and artificial networks

Key Research Areas

Combining deep learning, mathematical modeling, and neuroscience to tackle fundamental questions about brain computation.

Recent Work

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