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2007 Workshop for Young Researchers in Mathematical Biology (WYRMB)

March 12-15, 2007

Organizers: MBI Postdocs

The workshop is intended to broaden the scientific perspective of young researchers in mathematical biology and to encourage interactions with other scientists.

Workshop activities include plenary talks and poster sessions, as well as group discussions on issues relevant to mathematical biologists.

We cordially invite young mathematical biologists to participate.

Accepted Plenary Speakers:

  • Lisa Fauci, Department of Mathematics, Tulane University
  • Natalia Komarova, Department of Mathematics, University of California, Irvine
  • Kenneth Lange, Department of Biomathematics, University of of California, Los Angeles
  • Robert Miura, Department of Mathematical Sciences, New Jersey's Science and Technology University
  • Alan Perelson, Los Alamos National Laboratory
  • John Tyson, Department of Biology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Panel Discussion Leaders:

  • Kirk Jordan, IBM Computational Biology Center, Yorktown Heights, NY
  • Laura Potter, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC

Schedule
Monday, March 12
8:45-9:00am Welcoming remarks
9:00-10:00am Lisa Fauci
10:30-11:00am Poster ads
11:00-12:00pm Discussion groups
2:00-3:00pm Panel discussion on mathematical biology in industry: Kirk Jordan and Laura Potter
3:30-4:00pm Poster ads
4:00-5:30pm Poster session
5:30-7:30pm Reception (724 Math Tower)
Tuesday, March 13
9:00-10:00am Kenneth Lange
10:30-11:00am Poster ads
11:00-12:00pm Discussion groups
2:00-3:00pm John Tyson
3:30-4:00pm Poster ads
4:00-5:30pm Poster session
6:00-9:00pm Dinner at Holiday Inn
Wednesday, March 14
9:00-10:00am Alan Perelson
10:30-11:00am Poster ads
2:00-3:00pm Natalia Komarova
3:30-4:00pm Poster ads
4:00-5:30pm Poster session
6:30-7:30pm Public Lecture: Alan Perelson
Thursday, March 15
9:00-10:00am Robert Miura
10:30-12:00pm Panel discussion and closing remarks