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Subject: SMB Digest v13i15
SMB Digest April 12, 2013 Volume 13 Issue 15
ISSN 1086-6566
Editor: Amina Eladdadi eladdada(at)strose(dot)edu
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Issue's Topics:
SMB: Landahl Travel Grant to the SMB Annual Meeting-Deadline is May 15
BMB Special Issue on Spatial Moment Techniques for Modeling Biological...
Bulletin of Mathematical Biology Reviews
Summer School on Principles: Oriented Systems Biology, July 1-12, Portugal
Symposium: Computational Life and Medical Sciences.., June 28, UCL, London
2nd Announcement of EpiNet Advanced School, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, Girona
Conference: 2013 Resource Modeling Association (RMA), June 18?21, Cornell U.
Conference: Computational Cell Biology..., August 14-16, Virginia Tech, VA
PhD: Systems Levels of Cell Size Regulation, Kings College & Trentino
Postdoc: in Theoretical Evolutionary Biology, Western U. Ontario
Research Fellow in Vascular Receptor-Ligand Programming... U. of Leeds
SMBnet Reminders
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Date: Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 12:57 PM
Subject: Landahl Travel Grant to the SMB Annual Meeting-Deadline is May 15
I would like to remind everyone that the deadline for applications or
Landahl travel support to the annual meeting is May 15. Guidelines and
application instructions can be found at:
Awards will be announced by email by the end of May. Please contact me for
more information.
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Date: Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 4:43 AM
Subject: Special Issue of the Bulletin of Mathematical Biology -
Spatial Moment Techniques for Modeling Biological...
Special issue of the Bulletin of Mathematical Biology - Spatial Moment
Techniques for Modeling Biological Processes:
Over the last decade there has been an increasing awareness and
interest in the application of spatial moment techniques to provide
insight into a wide range of biologically?inspired processes. Specific
applications involve analysing competition effects in the study of
plant communities, epidemics that involve spatial structure, models of
surface reactions, models of population growth processes and models of
adhesive collective migration. This special issue will publish studies
that apply spatial moment techniques to biologically?inspired problems
with the primary aim being to integrate previously separate aspects of
the spatial dynamics literature into a high?profile special issue that
will illustrate the power of spatial moment techniques to the
mathematical biology community. There are many open questions related
to the application of spatial moment techniques for biological
processes and we expect the special issue will attract research that
will make contributions such as the development of novel applications
of spatial techniques to address biological systems, and new closure
schemes and novel analysis of existing closure schemes for solving
spatial moment models.
Submissions will be accepted until September 30, 2013 and will be
subject to the usual refereeing standard of the Bulletin of
Mathematical Biology. We anticipate that the special issue will be
published by mid 2014 and will contain between eight and ten articles.
For more information about contributing to this special issue please
contact either of the co-Editors: Dr Matthew Simpson
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Date: Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 4:57 PM
Subject: Bulletin of Mathematical Biology Reviews
Good review articles are important. They're good for the field, and
they're good for your career. A review article is an opportunity to
present your research area, in a digestible way, to potential
graduate students, present or future colleagues, even to people who
might be sitting on grant review boards. Since they are accessible
outside your own narrow group of specialists, reviews can spur
interest in your research, can help establish your name as a leader in
the field, and can help to establish your research as significant. If
you're already rich and famous, a review article can be an excellent
way to lead the field, and to guide the research of others.
I do love a good review, and there aren't enough of them.
The Bulletin of Mathematical Biology has asked me to act as a review
collector. Rather like a tax collector, I suppose, but less
remunerative. I invite submissions of review articles which offer an
in-depth treatment of an emerging research area, or a significant
recent development, in the general area of computational, theoretical
and mathematical biology. Reviews can be submitted at any time, and
will be reviewed in the normal manner. Reviews can be submitted directly
submissions will be peer reviewed in the normal manner.
I know it takes work to write a good review. It takes a lot of thought
and a lot of time. But the benefits are significant, and it's well
worth the effort.
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Date: Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 6:44 AM
Subject: Summer School on Principles: Oriented Systems
Biology, July 1-12, Portugal
International Summer School on Principles - Oriented Systems
Biology-
An intensive hands-on training program oriented towards discovering and
understanding new organization principles in organism and molecular Biology.
Systems biology is beginning to unveil organization principles that apply
across organisms, cell types and modules, raising the hope that Biology too
will become a predictive science. Such principles emerge from the interplay
between three factors, namely, the physical-chemical limits that constrain
what organisms can accomplish given the available resources, the performance
requirements that organisms must fulfill in their environment in order to
effectively spread their genes onto the next generation, and the
evolutionary dynamics that determine if and how feasible designs become
prevalent in populations.
This summer school will provide training on the theoretical foundations and
computational tools that are required to achieve a deeper appreciation of
that interplay.
The present edition will focus on methodologies connecting function to
design in biomolecular networks - from mesoscopic systems to metabolisms.
NEW! Recipients of a bursary for the 9th European Biophysics Congress
(EBSA2013) who wish to attend this summer school will automatically receive
an additional 100 Euros bursary. This bursary can be accumulated with the
discount offered to members of European biophysical societies.
Deadline for application approaching: April 15
For further information please visit:
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Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:21:44 +0000
Subject: Symposium: Computational Life and Medical Sciences..,
June 28, UCL, London
COMPUTATIONAL LIFE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES NETWORK ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
28th June, 2013
UCL?s Bloomsbury Campus, London, UK
ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS:
Sponsored by CLMS and the Crick Institute, the CLMS Symposium is a one-day
event showcasing the role of information technology, including computer and
computational sciences, across the broad range of life and medical (basic
and clinical) sciences. The diverse programme aims to highlight to
researchers across UCL, UCL Partners and the Crick the breadth of
multi-disciplinary research currently being undertaken in the fields of
computational life and medical sciences and to illustrate the value of
collaboration across these fields.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: 28 June 2013
Time: 9:00am ? 6:30pm
Location: Gustave Tuck LT, Wilkins Building, UCL?s Bloomsbury Campus,
London, UK
Symposium website:
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Date: Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 10:38 AM
Subject: 2nd Announcement of EpiNet Advanced School, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, Girona
2nd announcement of EpiNet Advanced School (Girona, 2013)
We are pleased to announce the school "EpiNet Advanced School:
Modeling epidemics on networks" that will be held in Girona
(Catalonia, Spain) from 30 September to 3 October, 2013.
The goal of the school is to introduce concepts, modeling approaches,
and analytical tools that allow students and young researches to deal
with current research problems.
Confirmed lecturers (in alphabetical order) and topics:
1.- Tom Britton (University of Stockholm):
Topic: Stochastic modelling of epidemic on networks,
2.- Istvan Z Kiss (University of Sussex):
Topic: Exact and approximate epidemic models on static and dynamic networks
3.- Romulado Pastor-Satorras (Univrsitat Politecnica de Catalunya):
Topic: Mean field theories for epidemics in networks
4.- Lorenzo Pellis (University of Warwick):
Topic: Epidemics in structured populations
5.- Caterina Scoglio (Kansas State University):
Topic: Epidemic models incorporating human responses
There will be room for short presentations by participants who wish to
present their current research.
Registration is already open. Extended early registration fee (until
June 15): 150 Euros
For further information, please visit the EpiNet website:
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Date: Fri, Apr 5, 2013 at 11:21 AM
Subject: 2013-Resource Modeling Association (RMA), June 18?21, Cornell U.
You are Invited:
To the 2013 Resource Modeling Association (RMA) Meetings
June 18th ? 21st, at Cornell University
Don?t miss out on the scintillating presentations, the chance to
network with other interesting scholars, and the beauty of the Finger
Lakes region in Central New York. Current plans allow for up to 70,
20-minute presentations, along with five Keynote talks given by:
Evan Cooch, Cornell University, Department of Natural Resources,
?Inferences about Coupling from Ecological Surveillance Monitoring:
Application of Information Theory to Nonlinear Systems.?
Carla Gomes, Cornell University, Computer Science and the Dyson School
of Applied Economics and Management, ?Computational Sustainability.?
Michael Neubert, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, ?Strategic
Spatial Models for Fisheries Management.?
John Livernois, University of Guelph, "Empirical Tests of Nonrenewable
Resource Modeling: What Have We Learned?"
Steven Phillips, AT&T Labs, ?Multiclass modeling of Arctic Vegetation
Distribution Shifts and Associated Feedbacks under Future Climate
Change.?
Through the generosity of the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable
Future, The Institute for Computational Sustainability, and the
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences we are able to keep
registrations fees at a ridiculously low level: $45 for RMA members
and students, $100 for non-RMA members who join (thus getting a
one-year subscription to Natural Resource Modeling), and $200 for
exhibitors and individuals who, for whatever reason, decline the
opportunity to join the RMA.
For all the details on the 2013 RMA Meetings, how to submit an
abstract, registration, lodging, and social events go to:
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Date: Fri, Apr 5, 2013 at 8:42 AM
Subject: Conference on Computational Cell Biology...August 14-16, V. Tech, VA
The International Conference on Computational Cell Biology: From the
past to the future, which we will hold August 14-16, 2013 on Virginia
Techs campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, is now open for registration and
abstract submission.
This conference has been designed to highlight the interplay between
cutting-edge biomathematical approaches and experimental techniques to
complex biological problems, identify future directions in the field
of computational cell biology, and provide a rare opportunity for
young researchers to interact with some leading scientists. The
conference will be held on the occasion of our colleague Dr John
Tyson?s 65th birthday. During the formal conference banquet we will
celebrate John?s life-time contributions in research and education.
Please visit the conference website for more information:
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Date: Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 3:54 PM
Subject: PhD: Systems Levels of Cell Size Regulation,
Kings College & Trentino
Systems level understanding of cell size regulation PhD
fellowship at King's College London with part time in Trentino, Italy
The PhD student will investigate the molecular network that is
responsible for the integration of signals on cell size, environmental
conditions and cell cycle stage. The related pathways in yeast, plants
and mammals will be incorporated into mathematical models and the
models will be analysed by tools of computational systems biology. The
goal is to uncover the principles used in various organisms to measure
cell size and adjust critical cell size based on nutritional changes.
The project will be carried out part time at King?s College London and
part time at Fondazione Edmund Mach (Trentino, Italy), with King?s
College London giving the final degree.
This full-time three year studentship is fully funded by the Research
and Innovation Centre ? Fondazione Edmund Mach and includes tuition
fees at the Home/EU rate and a generous annual stipend of £19,700.
More details at:
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Date: Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 5:38 AM
Subject: Postdoc: in Theoretical Evolutionary Biology, Western U. Ontario
Postdoc Fellow in Theoretical Evolutionary Biology:
Department of Applied Mathematics
Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
Start date: September, 2013 (negotiable)
Term: 1-year, with possibility of renewal.
Salary: 40 000 CDN$ p.a.
Travel Grant: 1 500 CDN$ p.a.
Description:
Research in theoretical evolutionary biology at Western tackles
problems in both experimental evolution and sociobiology (see
detail) . We are looking to hire one post-doctoral fellow interested
in modeling evolution as it occurs in both laboratory experiments, and
field settings.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out both
independent and collaborative research, and will mentor graduate
students in the group. The successful candidate may also apply for a
one-term teaching position in order to supplement his/her income, if
so desired (subject to departmental approval).
Qualifications:
A Ph.D in Evolutionary Biology, Mathematical Biology or a related discipline.
A demonstrated interest in population genetics and theoretical
evolutionary biology.
Experience with differential equations, linear algebra, and/or
stochastic processes.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
How to apply:
Please prepare an application package that includes (i) a one-page
cover letter outlining how your qualifications match the demands of
the position, (ii) current CV, (iii) a one-page statement of research
interests, (iv) two relevant reprints or pre-prints, (v) names and
contact information of two referees.
Deadline:
Please submit your application -No later than June 15, 2013-
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Date: Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 1:10 PM
Subject: Research Fellow in Vascular Receptor-Ligand Programming
... U. of Leeds
Research Fellow-Leverhulme funded
Fixed term for 36 months, starting on 1 September 2013
Vascular Receptor-Ligand Programming: Stochastic Modeling of Cellular Fate
Closing Date: 2 May 2013
Ref: MAPMA0047
The project, funded by the Leverhulme Trust, involves the development
of stochastic models that describe how a human membrane-bound
receptor (VEGFR) binds to a soluble molecule (VEGF-A), and how the
signaling, trafficking and degradation of the bound VEGF/VEG+FR
complex regulate decisions made by vascular endothelial cells.
This is a multi-disciplinary project that combines ideas from physics,
applied mathematics, statistics, probability and biology, and that involves
both the School of Mathematics and the Institute of Molecular and Cellular
Biology of the University of Leeds. Experimental data will be generated in Dr.
Ponnambalam?s laboratory as part of this Leverhulme Trust award.
You will work in close contact with the principal investigators, Dr
Barber, Dr Lythe and Prof Molina-Paris (Mathematics) and
Dr. Ponnambalam (Biology), and will interact with other
members of the Mathematical Biology and Medicine Group in the School
of Mathematics and Endothelial Cell Biology Unit in the Institute of Molecular
and Cellular Biology.
You should have (or have submitted by the start of the project) a PhD
in a relevant discipline (such as applied mathematics, physics or mathematical
biology), and have excellent analytical and programming skills. More specialist
knowledge of mathematical biology, stochastic processes, C-programming,
Python-programming, or biology is desirable.
You should include in your application a research description that
details your current and future research plans (maximum two pages A4).
Applications from women, who are currently under-represented in this
area, will be particularly welcome; however, the final recruitment decision
will be based solely on merit.
University Grade 6 (£24,766 - £29,541 p.a.) or University Grade 7
(£30,424 - £36,298 p.a.)
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Carmen Molina-Paris, tel
+44 (0)113 343
Closing Date: 2 May 2013
Ref: MAPMA0047
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