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Welcome to the Computational Neuroimaging Lab (CNL) at the University of Birmingham. CNL is part of the Medical Imaging Lab (MILab) in turn part of the Computational Life Sciences research theme of the School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham. The lab was founded in Sep 2021 and is lead by Dr Felipe Orihuela-Espina.

At CNL we develop models and analysis tools to understand the neural system. This involves multidisciplinary research from computing (mainly), mathematics and statistics, and a bit of physics and neuroscience. We focus on mathematical and computational questions such as manifold modelling and causality that have implications for both segregational and integrational neuroscientific questions. We have a key research area on functional optical neuroimaging modalities such as fNIRS and DCS.

Recent news

  • Projects page updated for Autumn 2025

    If you are looking for ideas for your BSc/MSc project, the projects page has been updated including new exemplary projects. Feel free to contact us and book a time for an initial chat.