Organisers:
Matthew Simpson (Queensland University of Technology)
Ruth Baker (University of Oxford)
Oliver Maclaren (University of Auckland)
Jennifer Flegg (University of Melbourne)

Program Description:
A major challenge we face when applying mathematical models to understand and interpret biological phenomena is that biological data collection is not standardised and can change on a case-by-case basis. This variability has a major impact on our ability to calibrate mathematical models, giving rise to the challenge of identifiability analysis which aims to determine whether a particular set of data contains sufficient information to precisely estimate model parameters. This workshop will bring together a group of mathematical biologists who work at the interface of mathematical modelling, experimental science, and data science. The aim of the workshop is to explore and resolve parameter identifiability challenges that arise when seeking to describe various population biology phenomena across a range of biological scales. The research program will cover applications that include: populations of molecules, populations of biological cells, and human populations.

Program Structure:

Participant List:
Ruth Baker (University of Oxford)
Oliver Maclaren (University of Auckland)
Matthew Simpson (Queensland University of Technology)
Alejandro Villaverde (Universidade de Vigo)
Tyler Cassidy (University of Leeds)
Alexander Browning (University of Oxford)
Michael Plank (University of Canterbury)
Stuart Johnston (University of Melbourne)
Jennifer Flegg (University of Melbourne)
Ryan Murphy (University of Melbourne)
Sara Hamis (Uppsala University)
Carles Falcó (University of Oxford )
Veronica Ciocanel (Duke University)
Jaekyoung Kim (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
Isabel Cowlishaw (University of Auckland)
Imke Botha (University of Melbourne)
Adriana Zanca (University of Melbourne)
Ivo Siekmann (Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU))
Yihan Liu (Queensland University of Technology)
Yong See Foo (University of Melbourne)
Alexander Johnston (Queensland University of Technology)
Ziwen Zhong (Monash University)
Nicholas Lam (University of Canterbury)

Registration:

• Registration is now closed
• Arrival date: 15 September 2024
• Departure date: 20 September 2024

ASSOCIATED EVENTS

MATRIX Wine and Cheese Afternoon 17 September 2024
On the first Tuesday of each program, MATRIX provides a pre-dinner wine and cheese afternoon. Produce is locally-sourced to showcase delicacies from the region.