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From: keystonesymposia <keystonesymposia@keystonesymposia.org>
Date: Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 5:35 PM
Subject: Conference:...Plasticity in the Tumor..., Jan 8-12, Big Sky, US

See
http://www.keystonesymposia.org/index.cfm?e=web.Meeting.Program&meetingid=1439


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From: Wiley <WileyOnlineLibrary@wiley.com>
Date: Thu, Sep 1, 2016 at 1:43 PM
Subject: Wiley: Systems Biology & Medicine, Early View Articles

Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Systems Biology and Medicine

These Early View articles are now available on
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1939-005X/earlyview?campaign=wolearlyview


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From: Springer <SpringerAlerts@springeronline.com>
Date: Fri, Sep 2, 2016 at 6:08 PM
Reply-to: Springer <onlineservice@springer.com>
Subject: Springer: New Books Alert

NEW PRINT & EBOOKS
Mathematics
Mathematical and Computational Biology

Advances in the Mathematical Sciences
Book Series: Association for Women in Mathematics Series, Vol. 6
Editor/s: Letzter, Gail; Lauter, Kristin; Chambers, Erin;
Flournoy, Nancy; Grigsby, Julia Elisenda; Martin, Carla; Ryan, Kathleen;
Trivisa, Konstantina
http://www.springer.com/-/0/AVbtKUeWidRXxOXY1r01

Intellectual Pursuits of Nicolas Rashevsky
Book Series: Science Networks. Historical Studies, Vol. 55
Shmailov, Maya
http://www.springer.com/-/5/AVbtKUeWidRXxOXY1r01

Mathematical and Computational Approaches in Advancing Modern Science
and Engineering
Editor/s: Bélair, Jacques; Frigaard, Ian A.; Kunze, Herb;
Makarov, Roman; Melnik, Roderick; Spiteri, Raymond J.
http://www.springer.com/-/3/AVbtKUeWidRXxOXY1r01

Mathematical Sciences with Multidisciplinary Applications
Book Series: Springer Proceedings in Mathematics &amp; Statistics,
Vol. 157
Editor/s: Toni, Bourama
http://www.springer.com/-/1/AVbtKUeWidRXxOXY1r01

Modern Mathematical Methods and High Performance Computing in Science
and Technology
Book Series: Springer Proceedings in Mathematics &amp; Statistics,
Vol. 171
Editor/s: Singh, Vinai K.; Srivastava, H.M.; Venturino, Ezio; Resch, Michael;
Gupta, Vijay
http://www.springer.com/-/2/AVbtKUeWidRXxOXY1r01


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From: Elisenda Feliu <efeliu@math.ku.dk>
Date: Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 9:21 AM
Subject: PhD Positions: Math of Reaction Networks, U Copenhagen, Denmark

Applications are invited for two phd positions at the research group
"Mathematics of Reaction Networks"
(http://www.math.ku.dk/english/research/spt/reaction-networks/) at the
Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen,
with start date latest December 1st 2016 (negotiable).

Description:
-One Phd position is on algebraic methods for the study of biochemical
reaction networks. The student should hold a master in mathematics,
preferrably with a strong background in algebra related topics, and be
willing to learn some biology (prior knowledge is not required). The
student would work under the supervision of Elisenda Feliu. For
questions regarding this position, send an email to efeliu@math.ku.dk

- The other Phd position is on stochastic reaction networks modeled by
continuous-time Markov chains and properties of such processes. The
student should hold a master in mathematics, preferably with a strong
background in probability and/or statistics, and be willing to learn
some biology (prior knowledge is not required).  The student would work
under the supervision of Carsten Wiuf. For questions regarding this
position, send an email to wiuf@math.ku.dk

To apply, follow this link: http://jobportal.ku.dk/phd/?show=853836
Deadline: 1st October 2016


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From: Oliver Jensen <oliver.jensen@manchester.ac.uk>
Date: Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 4:44 AM
Subject: Post-doc: Modelling Randomness & Uncertainty..., U Manchester

Postdoc opportunity, University of Manchester, UK
"Modelling randomness and uncertainty in biological and physiological
multi-scale systems"
School of Physics & Astronomy / School of Mathematics, working with
Tobias Galla / Oliver Jensen
Closing date: 22 September 2016
Duration: ASAP until 30 September 2017
Further details:
https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=12012


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From: Anmar <anmar.khadra@mcgill.ca>
Date: Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 12:49 PM
Subject: Post-doc:...Breast Cancer Cell Migration &...McGill U, Montreal

Biophysical Tools for the Study of Breast Cancer Cell Migration and
Invasion

Overview:
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Life Sciences
Complex at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Candidates should have
a recent Ph.D. degree in the areas of Biophysics, Cell Biology, Cancer
Biology, Bioengineering or a related field with an excellent track
record for innovative research at the graduate level.
With a strong focus on interdisciplinary work the project will involve a
collaboration between labs in cancer biology, biophysics and cellular
biomechanics. McGill is ranked among the finest research-intensive
universities in the world. The trainee will have access to the Advanced
BioImaging Facility, Cell Imaging and Analysis Network and extensive
light microscopy workshops and courses. They will have opportunities to
attend seminars from world-renowned scientists speaking in Physiology,
Biochemistry, Bioengineering and the Goodman Cancer Research Centre.
There will also be links to the private sector for the development of
custom acquisition and analysis software tools.

Project Summary:
The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team to develop a
biophysical toolbox to measure forces in migrating cells, while
simultaneously quantifying focal adhesion protein dynamics and
interactions. This toolbox will be applied to investigate the role that
the mechano-sensitive protein called lipoma preferred partner (LPP)
plays in regulating breast cancer cell migration, invasion and
metastasis using 1D, 2D and 3D cell model systems, tunable viscoelastic
substrates, traction force microscopy (TFM), and image correlation
microscopy (ICM). These tools will be used to decipher the complex
molecular mechanisms controlling cell-matrix adhesion, cell migration,
invasion and metastasis, and will be broadly applicable to researchers
in diverse physical, life and health sciences fields.

Education and Experience:
PhD in preferred areas including Biophysics, Cell Biology, Cancer
Biology, Bioengineering

Compensation:
The initial appointment is 1-year. Expected start date of September 1,
2016. There is potential to renew for 2 additional years. Starting
salary of $38,000-$42,000, depending on experience.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Tissue culture, transfections, live cell imaging, basic microbiology.
2. Development of TFM in 1D, 2D and 3D model systems.
3. Development of ICM for measuring protein dynamics and interactions in
focal adhesions in 1D, 2D and 3D model systems.
4. Develop a software interface in MatLab and then extend that to
MetaMorph for TFM and ICM.
5. Determine the mechanisms used by LPP - a zyxin family member - in
regulating breast cancer cell migration and invasion.
6. Oversight and mentorship of graduate students working on the project.
7. Keep abreast of the literation in the area.
8. Take a lead role in manuscript writing.
9. Present the work at national and international meetings.

Specific Experience Required:
1. TFM or ICM an asset.
2. MatLab and/or MetaMorph. Basic programming for image processing and
analysis.
3. Live cell imaging.
4. Working with 3D cultures.
5. Micropatterning.
6. TIRF, confocal microscopy, spinning disk microscopy.
7. Ability to work independently and efficiently but also work well as a
part of a team.
8. Strong verbal and written communication in English.

The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative
and not a complete and detailed list of tasks, which may be performed by
an employee whose position has been matched to this description.

How To Apply:
Candidates should send a cover letter indicating their area of
scientific expertise, their curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of
past and future research interests, and the names and contact
information of three references to:
Dr. Claire Brown
Assistant Professor, Physiology
McGill University
claire.brown@mcgill.ca


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