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Subject: SMB Digest v13i14
SMB Digest April 5, 2013 Volume 13 Issue 14
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Amina Eladdadi eladdada(at)strose(dot)edu
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Issue's Topics:
SMB: 2013 Arthur T. Winfree Prize Announcement-Updated
New Springer Books in Mathematical and Computational Biology
Workshop: Neutron Scattering Applications in Struc. Bio., June 24-28, TN
Conference: BIOMATH -Deadline Extended-, June 16-21, Sofia, Bulgaria
Conference: SIAM Conf. on Geometric and Physical Modeling (GD/SPM13)
Ph.D. and Postdoc. Fellowships in RNA Science, Alberta, Canada
Postdoc: Information Processing in Neuroendocrine.., King's College London
Regius Chair in Mathematics at the University of St Andrews, UK
SMBnet Reminders
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Date: Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 7:11 PM
Subject: 2013 Arthur T. Winfree Prize Announcement-Updated
The Society for Mathematical Biology is pleased to announce that this
year's recipient of the Arthur T. Winfree prize is Prof. Leon Glass of
McGill University. Awarded every two years to a scientist whose work
has "led to significant new biological understanding affecting
observation/experiments," this prize commemorates the creativity,
imagination and intellectual breadth of Arthur T. Winfree.
Beginning with simple and brilliantly chosen experiments, Leon
launched the study of chaos in biology. Among the applications he and
his many collaborators and students pursued was the novel idea of
"dynamical disease" and the better understanding of pathologies like
Parkinson's disease and cardiac arrhythmias. His elegant work (with
Michael Guevara and Alvin Shrier) on periodic stimulation of heart
cells demonstrated and explained how the interaction of nonlinearities
with oscillations create complex dynamics and chaos.
The book "From Clocks to Chaos," which he co-authored with Michael
Mackey, was an instant classic that illuminated this difficult subject
for a whole generation of mathematical biologists. His combination of
imagination, experimental and mathematical insight, and ability to
communicate fundamental principles has launched new fields of research
and inspired researchers ranging from applied mathematicians to
medical researchers.
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Date: Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 7:22 PM
Subject: New Springer Books in Mathematical and Computational Biology
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NEW PRINT & EBOOKS
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Dispersal, Individual Movement and Spatial Ecology
Book Series: Mathematical Biosciences Subseries, Vol. 2071
Editor/s: Lewis, Mark A.; Maini, Philip K.; Petrovskii, Sergei V.
Evolution Equations Arising in the Modeling of Life Sciences
Book Series: International Series of Numerical Mathematics, Vol. 163
Efendiev, Messoud
Fuzziness and Medicine: Philosophical Reflections and Application
Systems in Health Care
Book Series: Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Vol. 302
Editor/s: Seising, Rudolf; Tabacchi, Marco Elio
Infobiotics
Book Series: Emergence, Complexity and Computation, Vol. 3
Manca, Vincenzo
Research in Computational Molecular Biology
Editor/s: Deng, Minghua ; Jiang, Rui ; Sun, Fengzhu ; Zhang, Xuegong
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Date: Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 10:13 AM
Subject: Workshop: Neutron Scattering Applications in
Struc. Bio., June 24-28, TN
2nd announcement:
4th Workshop on Neutron Scattering Applications in Structural Biology
Oak Ridge, TN (USA). June 24 ? June 28, 2013
Application deadline: April 22, 2013
No registration fee.
Travel and accommodation grants available for participants from U.S.
institutions.
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Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 1:50 AM
Subject: Conference: BIOMATH -Deadline Extended-, June 16-21, Sofia, Bulgaria
BIOMATH 2013, 16-21 June 2013, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Abstract submission deadline extended to 15 April.
The conference is devoted to recent research in life sciences based on
applications of mathematics as well as mathematics applied to or
motivated by biological studies. It is a multidisciplinary meeting
forum for researchers who develop and apply mathematical and
computational tools to the study of phenomena in the broad fields of
biology, ecology, medicine, biotechnology, bioengineering,
environmental science, etc..
Contributed talks in any of these fields are invited for presentation
at the conference. Participants need to submit a one-page abstract
indicating clearly the significance of the reported results for the
advancement of knowledge in bioscience and/or biotechnology.
Proceeding of the conference will be published in volume 2 (2013) of
the journal BIOMATH
presentations will also be published in special issues of other
science journals.
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Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 8:21 AM
Subject: Conference: SIAM Conf. on Geometric and Physical Modeling (GD/SPM13)
SUBMISSION DEADLINES APPROACHING...
Conference Name:
SIAM Conference on Geometric and Physical Modeling (GD/SPM13)
The Call for Presentations for this conference is available at:
SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
Due date for abstract submissions for proceedings: April 8, 2013
Due date for full paper submissions for proceedings: April 15, 2013
Due date for minisymposium proposals: June 3, 2013
Due date for abstracts of all contributed and minisymposium
presentations: July 1, 2013
detailed submission information.
For additional information, contact the SIAM Conference Department
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Date: Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 5:11 PM
Subject: Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Fellowships in RNA Science, Alberta, Canada
The Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute (ARRTI,
invites applications for Ph.D. and postdoctoral fellowships in the
area of RNA science. The Institute includes a Laboratory for Systems
Biology and Mathematical Modeling. The Institute encourages
collaboration between member labs, and joint training in experimental
and theoretical methods is possible.
For more information on or to apply for these fellowships, visit
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Date: Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 7:10 PM
Subject: Postdoc: Information Processing in Neuroendocrine..,
King's College London
Postdoctoral Position:
Computational analysis of information processing in neuroendocrine circuits
MRC Centre for Developmental Neurobiology
King's College London
London, UK
Summary:
We are seeking a computational postdoctoral scientist to participate
in a European Research Council funded project in the laboratory of Dr.
QueeLim Ch'ng at the MRC Centre for Developmental Neurobiology, King's
College London. This project aims to address the molecular and
information processing mechanisms underlying signalling in
neuroendocrine circuits that influence ageing and development in the
nematode C. elegans. Using quantitative systems approaches, the post
holder will use computational methods to curate and analyse
multifaceted experimental data including those from high-throughput
imaging studies. The multi-disciplinary position also provide
exposure to new techniques for automated high-throughput microscopy
and functional in vivo imaging. The candidate will benefit from
training in a vibrant intellectual and collaborative environment, and
state-of-the-art imaging facilities.
Details/Requirements:
The candidate will have a PhD in bioinformatics, systems biology,
physics, engineering, mathematics or related areas, and have a genuine
interest in information processing in neuroendocrine circuits.
Expertise in programming (R, MatLab) and computational methods
(statistics, database management, bioinformatics, image processing and
mathematics) are essential. Independence, motivation, good
communication skills, and high quality publications are also required.
Salary:
The salary range will be around £33,230, per annum plus £2,323 per
annum London Allowance depending on relevant skills and experience.
Duration: Fixed term contract ending 30 September 2014.
Closing Date: 18th April 2013
Contact:
For an informal discussion of the post please contact Dr QueeLim Ch?ng
and application packs are available on the College?s website at
title and reference number BMS/2049/13-CB. If you have any queries
please contact your Recruitment Co-ordinator at
Apply at:
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Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 5:44 AM
Subject: Regius Chair in Mathematics at the University of St Andrews, UK
The Regius Chair in Mathematics at the University of St Andrews, UK is
presently vacant and applications in all areas of Mathematical
Sciences are invited.
The advertisement is on the University web-site:
Please note that applications from all areas of mathematical biology
are welcomed. The appointment is expected to expand our existing
research portfolio but synergies with the current expertise are
encouraged.
The closing date for applications is 10 May 2013.
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