---------------------------------------------------- Subject: SMB Digest v10i21 SMB Digest May 27, 2010 Volume 10 Issue 21 ISSN 1086-6566 Editor: Ray Mejía ray(at)smb(dot)org Note: Information about the Society for Mathematical Biology, including an application for membership, may be found in the SMB Home Page, http://www.smb.org/ . Access the Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, the official journal of SMB, at http://www.springer.com/11538 . Inquiries about membership or BMB fulfillment should be sent to membership(at)smb(dot)org . Issue's Topics: SMB 2010 Rio Room Share First North American Meeting on Industrial and Applied Mathematics Course: Multilevel Modelling of Morphogenesis, 18-30 July, Norwich Workshop: FLUO2010, 13-16 July, University of Warwick Workshop: Cell Behavior Ontology & Standards for Multicellular ... Summer School: Self-organization Patterns in Nature, 16-19 Sept, Madrid SIAM Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures, Aug 16-19, Philadelphia Keystone Symposia: Vaccination Meeting, Oct 27-Nov 1, Seattle NSF Funding Opportunity: Interface of Biol & Math/Physical Sciences PhD Studentships: Integrative Systems Biology, U Manchester Postdoc: Computational Metabolism, Washington University School of Med Postdoc: Computational Modeling of Medical Images, Washington U SMBnet Reminders ---------------------------------------------------- From: Joshi, Hem Date: Thu, May 27, 2010 at 12:01 PM Subject: SMB 2010 Rio Room Share For those travelling to Rio for the SMB 2010 annual meeting - see http://www.biomat.org/smb/smb2010.html - I have created a forum for those looking to share a room. Please go to: http://www.createforum.com/smb2010/ and post your request for a roommate or browse posted requests. Looking forward to see you in Rio. Sincerely, Hem Raj Joshi ---------------------------------------------------- From: Jorge Velasco Hernandez Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 17:13:57 -0500 Subject: First North American Meeting on Industrial and Applied Mathematics First North American Meeting on Industrial and Applied Mathematics December 8 - 10, 2010, Universidad del Mar, Huatulco, Oaxaca, México. The first Joint North American Meeting on Industrial and Applied Mathematics is being organized by SMM, CAIMS and SIAM. Its main intention is to bring together applied computational scientist, mathematicians, researchers and students with interdisciplinary interests, form Canada, U. S. A. and Mexico. Among its purposes is the enhancement and strengthening of the academic relations between the three counties with respect to applied and industrial mathematics. The meeting is organized in eight research topics divided in applied fields and mathematical areas one of them being BIOMATHEMATICS. Other interesting topics are contemplated to be presented in a general and poster sessions. Each topic is organized by means of a mini symposium in which all talks are by invitation. The general and the poster sessions will take place in parallel to the mini symposium. All researchers, professionals in the industry and students with interdisciplinary interests are urged to participate by submitting their request before the deadline. The conference is a great opportunity for students and young researchers to learn about the state of the art and potential of industrial and applied mathematics. Please consult the web page of the event for more information: http://www.smm.org.mx/namiam10/home ---------------------------------------------------- From: "\"Stan Marée (JIC)\"" Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 18:59:36 +0100 Subject: Course: Multilevel Modelling of Morphogenesis, 18-30 July, Norwich Dear Colleagues, We are delighted to announce the following EMBO practical course: Practical Course: "Multilevel Modelling of Morphogenesis" Venue: John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK Course Duration: 18-30 July 2010 Course Description: This two week intensive practical course will focus on the underlying principles and implementations in computational biology that allow to achieve a greater understanding of morphogenesis in living systems. This course will provide an excellent opportunity to experience hands-on participation with state-of-the-art modelling research and to meet experts from diverse fields in both animal and plant development. Main Course Objective: It has become clear that the multi-level nature and feedbacks involved in biological development requires an integrated, systems biology approach. This practical course will provide students with the theoretical background and the hands-on tools that are needed to enter this rapidly growing area of science. The methods and techniques that will be taught in this practical course are essential to unravel the complexities that come forth from the interactions between the different levels of biological organisation and the non-linearity of the biological processes. Target Audience: This practical course leaves the door open for both *experimental biologists* with an interest in understanding and exploring how the complexity of biological systems can be dealt with within a mathematical or computational framework, and *modellers* (computationally and mathematically oriented students) interested in learning leading-edge computational techniques that can be applied to gain insights in developmental biology. How to Apply: Please register online at http://www.conference-service.com/pc10-38/registration.cgi?lang=en stating your motivation for applying and brief research interests. Applications will be limited to 20 students and successful applicants will be selected from the letter of interest. Accommodation and full board will be provided. *Application Deadline:* 7th June, 2010. Please visit http://www.jic.ac.uk/staff/stan-maree/embo2010 or http://cwp.embo.org/pc10-38/ for any further or updated information. We're looking forward to welcoming you to Norwich! ---------------------------------------------------- From: Bretschneider, Till Date: Fri, May 21, 2010 at 12:13 PM Subject: Workshop: FLUO2010, 13-16 July, University of Warwick FLUO2010: Workshop on spatio-temporal dynamics challenges from fluorescence data, University of Warwick, UK, July 13th - 16th, 2010 http://go.warwick.ac.uk/FLUO2010 Single cell monitoring techniques using fluorescent probes have revealed a significant spatial-temporal complexity underpinning even some of the simplest of cellular functions. Image acquisition and analysis pose a number of challenging problems at the interface of biology, physics and mathematics. Workshop topics include FRAP, PALM, single molecule analysis of transcription, speckle microscopy, high throughput cell screening and statistical analysis, light sheet microscopy, state of the art image analysis and in vivo imaging. FLUO2010 is part of the 2009/2010 EPSRC Symposium on the Mathematics of Complexity Science and Systems Biology at the University of Warwick. Organisers: Nigel Burroughs, Till Bretschneider (Warwick Systems Biology Centre) and Kurt Anderson (Beatson Institute of Cancer Research, Glasgow) ---------------------------------------------------- From: Anderson, Talia M Date: Fri, May 21, 2010 at 7:28 PM Subject: Workshop: Cell Behavior Ontology & Standards for Multicellular ... Dear Colleagues, We're pleased to announce the following workshop October 15-16, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Please read below for more information. Workshop Title: Cell Behavior Ontology and Standards for Multicellular Model Specifications Workshop Workshop Dates: October 15th - 16th, 2010 Location of Workshop (city, state, or country): Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Website: http://biocomplexity.indiana.edu/events/ws.php ---------------------------------------------------- From: gonzalo polavieja Date: Fri, May 21, 2010 at 8:55 AM Subject: Summer School: Self-organization Patterns in Nature, 16-19 Sept, Madrid Summer School on Self-organization patterns in nature (Madrid, 16-19 September 2010). Applications at: http://www.nicolascabrera.es/index.php/es/escuela-verano-2010 Self-organization is a process in which the internal organization of a system increases in complexity without being regulated by an outside influence. The concept of self-organization is central to the description of biological systems, from the subcellular to the ecosystem level. In this summer school, leading research groups in self-organization will discuss self-organization in evolution, development, microorganisms, the brain, animal collectives and ecological systems. This summer school should interest biologists with an interest in quantitative descriptions of biological phenomena, physicists, engineers and mathematicians. ---------------------------------------------------- From: Kirsten Wilden Date: 2010/5/20 Subject: SIAM Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures, Aug 16-19, Philadelphia Conference Name: SIAM Conference on Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures (NW10) Location: Sheraton Society Hill Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Dates: August 16-19, 2010 Invited Speakers: Miguel Alcubierre, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico Paul Bressloff, University of Oxford, United Kingdom L.Mahadevan, Harvard University Govind Menon, Brown University Tom Silva, The National Institute of Standards and Technology Marin Soljacic, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Catherine Sulem, University of Toronto, Canada Registration and the conference schedule are now available at http://www.siam.org/meetings/nw10/. PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE July 19, 2010 HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE July 19, 2010 ---------------------------------------------------- From: keystonesymposia@keystonesymposia.org Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 04:03:16 -0600 (MDT) Subject: Keystone Symposia: Vaccination Meeting, Oct 27-Nov 1, Seattle CALL FOR ABSTRACTS AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS The deadline for applying for a scholarship and submitting an abstract is approximately one month away (June 28, 2010) for the first Global Health Series meeting of Keystone Symposia's 2010-2011 season. And there are just a few days left to apply for a Global Health Travel Award (deadline: June 1, 2010). Immunological Mechanisms of Vaccination Sheraton Seattle Hotel, Seattle, Washington, USA October 27-November 1, 2010 Scientific Organizers: Bali Pulendran, Rino Rappuoli and Bruce A. Beutler Keynote Session: Tadataka Yamada, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Anthony S. Fauci, National Institutes of Health Meeting Session Topics: Innate Sensing of Pathogens and Vaccines Understanding T and B Cell Memory to Vaccines Systems Biological Approaches to Vaccination and Infections Novel Approaches to Understanding Host-Microbe Interactions Translating Immunity to Vaccines Immunity and Vaccines Against Pandemics and Emerging Pathogens Immunology of Adjuvants The meeting will provide an outstanding opportunity to learn about the latest research results from experts in the field, present one?s own research, and interact with potential new collaborators. Scholarships are available for students and postdoctoral fellows, and Global Health Travel Awards are available to eligible candidates from developing countries. Short talks are selected from abstracts, which are required for scholarship applications but not for Global Health Travel Awards. Global Health Travel Award Application Deadline: June 1, 2010 / Scholarship & Abstract Deadline: June 28, 2010 / Late-Breaking Abstract Deadline: July 30, 2010 / Early Registration Deadline: August 27, 2010 Please visit www.keystonesymposia.org/10S1 for more details. PDF program flyer http://keystonesymposia.org/media/pdfs/2011_S1_Flyer.pdf#utm_source=Seattle735&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Seattle735&utm_content=10S1flyer ---------------------------------------------------- From: Warchall, Henry A. Date: Tue, May 25, 2010 at 9:06 PM Subject: NSF Funding Opportunity: Interface of Biol & Math/Physical Sciences Dear Colleagues, A new opportunity has been announced for support of research at the interface of the biological and either the mathematical or the physical sciences: Research Coordination Networks (RCN) Please see http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=11691 for details. Full Proposal Deadline Date: August 18, 2010 ---------------------------------------------------- From: Gerold Baier Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 17:38:41 +0100 Subject: PhD Studentships: Integrative Systems Biology, U Manchester Studentships are available for highly qualified applicants for a 4-year PhD programme in Integrative Systems Biology at the University of Manchester. Start date is 1 September 2010. The first year consists of interdisciplinary training. In years 2-4 students engage in high-level collaborative research projects.  These address major topics in Systems Biology and involve both theory and experimentation.  This takes place largely within the Manchester Interdisciplinary Biocentre, and may involve visits to collaborating Systems Biology centres abroad or in industry. Eligibility for Funding Applicants should have an undergraduate (minimum upper second class or equivalent) or masters degree in biological, biochemical, medical or physical sciences, computation, mathematics or engineering. Studentships covering fees and stipend are available to applicants from the UK and EU. For information, email Lynne Davies: DTC@manchester.ac.uk . Further particulars of the training programme and details of how to apply on-line are available on our website at: www.mib.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/DTC ---------------------------------------------------- From: Shoghi, Kooresh Isaac Date: Fri, May 21, 2010 at 2:23 PM Subject: Postdoc: Computational Metabolism, Washington University School of Med Postdoctoral Research in Computational Metabolism A postdoctoral position is available at the Department of Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The Department of Radiology is a multi-disciplinary environment offering research ventures beyond disciplinary boundaries. The successful candidate will be engaged in developing computational models of metabolism and its metabolic control/regulation at the interface with molecular imaging. The ideal candidate should hold a doctoral degree in computational biology, biomathematics, computer science, electrical or mechanical engineering, or related fields with no more than 5 years of prior postdoctoral research experience. Demonstrated research experience in pharmacodynamics/pharmacokinetics, computational biology, mathematical modeling (e.g. of biological systems), control system theory or related fields is required. Knowledge of biology is desirable though not required, rather demonstrated ability to integrate information from multiple levels/sources is required. The candidate should be proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., JAVA, c++) and/or other bio-simulation software packages. Evidence of research activity resulting in publications and/or presentations is highly desirable. The position is available for two years with possible extensions. Interested individuals should email a CV and a brief statement of research goals to Prof. Kooresh Shoghi via shoghik@wustl.edu. ---------------------------------------------------- From: Shoghi, Kooresh Isaac Date: Fri, May 21, 2010 at 2:30 PM Subject: Postdoc: Computational Modeling of Medical Images, Washington U Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Modeling of Medical Images A postdoctoral position is available at the Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Washington University School of Medicine is at the forefront of molecular diagnostics and imaging with state-of-the-art scanners and extensive radiochemistry and computing facilities. The successful candidate will be engaged in mathematical modeling and/or statistical modeling of biomedical image data (e.g. PET, CT, MRI) as it relates to assessing metabolic abnormalities in disease animal models. The ideal candidate should have a doctoral degree in medical physics, electrical/mechanical/chemical/biomedical engineering, mathematics, computer science, bioengineering or related fields with no more than 5 years of previous postdoctoral research experience. The candidate should have demonstrated experience in at least one of the following fields: computational biology, mathematical modeling, multivariate statistical modeling, compartmental modeling, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, or related fields. The candidate should be proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., MATLAB, JAVA, c++, or IDL). Experience in nuclear medicine is preferred but not required. Evidence of research activity resulting in publications or presentations is highly desirable. The position is initially available for two years. Interested individuals should send a CV and a brief statement of research goals via email to shoghik@wustl.edu. ---------------------------------------------------- Subject: SMBnet Reminders To subscribe to the SMB Digest please point your browser at http://list.auckland.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/math-smbnet and complete the subscription information. Alternatively, if you prefer to simply receive notice when the next issue is available, send mail to LISTSERV@listserv.biu.ac.il with "subscribe SMBnet Your Name" in the body of the mail (omit the quotes and include your name). After you subscribe, you will receive a greeting with additional information. Submissions to appear in the SMB Digest may be sent to SMBnet(at)smb(dot)org . Items of interest to the mathematical biology community may be submitted for inclusion in the SMBnet archive. See instructions at: http://smb.org/publications/SMBnet/pubs/fyi . 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