Mathematical Sciences/GIG: Computational Science in Biomedical Systems

杜兰大学生物医学系统计算科学(CSBS)小组由数学系和生物医学工程系的教员组成。这些教师是科学计算、数值分析、数学生物学、流体力学和电生理学领域的领军研究人员。虽然这两个系在大学内的不同学院，但共同调查人员的科学和教育目标是一致的和互补的。例如，应用数学和数值分析的技术应该在相关物理系统的背景下进行研究。此外，科学计算的技术进步，以及传统的应用数学，都必须是成功的生物医学工程师的工具。这项集团基础设施拨款将有助于模糊这些学科之间的界限，并提供足够多的调查人员，以便集团的研究和教育活动可以蓬勃发展。杜兰大学虽然是卡内基一号研究型大学，但规模很小，氛围是一所小型文理学院。本科生经常参与研究项目，教职员工和研究生都是导师。GIG基金将使本科生能够通过暑期实习、课程和研讨会参与令人兴奋的跨学科研究。该基金还将为三名研究生和两名博士后研究员提供培训。研究活动将集中于但不限于肺流体力学、心脏电生理学和生物膜过程的医学应用。教育活动包括每周一次的期刊俱乐部，一系列研讨会，以及协调两个系的课程。这项活动的资金将由数学科学司、重大计划署多学科活动办公室以及生物工程和环境系统司提供。

The Computational Science in Biomedical Systems (CSBS) Group at Tulane University consists of faculty in both the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. These faculty are leading researchers in scientific computing, numerical analysis, mathematical biology, fluid mechanics and electrophysiology. Although these two departments are in different colleges within the University, the scientific and educational goals of the co-investigators are consistent and complementary. For example, the techniques of applied mathematics and numerical analysis ought to be studied in the context of relevant physical systems. In addition, the technical advances in scientific computing, as well as traditional applied mathematics, must be tools of a successful biomedical engineer. This Group Infrastucture Grant will help to blur the lines between these disciplines, and provide a critical mass of investigators, so that the research and educational activity of the Group may flourish. Tulane University, although a Carnegie 1 Research University, is small enough so that the atmosphere is one of a small liberal arts college. Undergraduates frequently engage in research projects, with both faculty and graduate students as mentors. The GIG funds will enable undergraduates to participate in exciting interdisciplinary research through summer internships, courses, and seminars. The funds will also provide training for three graduate students and two postdoctoral fellows. The research activities will focus upon, but not be limited to, pulmonary fluid mechanics, cardiac-electrophysiology, and medical applications of biofilm processes. The educational activities include a weekly journal club, a seminar series, as well as the coordination of curricula in both departments. Funding for this activity will be provided by the Division of Mathematical Science, the MPS Office of Multidisciplinary Activities, and the Division Of Bioengineering and Environmental Systems.