System dynamics is a methodology and mathematical modeling technique to frame, understand, and discuss complex issues and problems related to the dynamics complex systems, taking into account causal relationships, feedback loops, reaction delays, influence of the environment etc.
We use contemporary methods of informatics and programming for development of computer systems for modeling the dynamics of processes taking place in living organisms and systems composing them – mainly the systems responsible for information processing and behavior of an organism (sensory, neural and muscular). 3D physical environment allowing a virtual organism to interact with it and observe its behavior is also simulated. Interdisciplinary approach involving cybernetics, computational neurobiology, biophysics and molecular biology is being used.
One of the main directions of research is a development of biologically reasonable models of nervous cells and networks composed of them. It is necessary to investigate fundamental principles of their functioning, relation between structure and functions of such networks, and as well it might be promising for development of novel artificial cognitive architectures.