Mathematical Biosciences Institute

提案：DMS-0635561主要研究员：弗里德曼，艾夫纳研究所：俄亥俄州立大学提案标题：数学生物科学研究所摘要这是俄亥俄州立大学(OSU)数学生物科学研究所(MBI)的更新提案。数学生物科学包括生物、医学和环境科学，在这些科学中，数学、统计和计算科学的应用可能导致在理解应用领域的关键过程方面取得重大进展。MBI的任务是(I)为解决生物科学中的基本问题开发数学理论、统计方法和计算算法；(Ii)让数学科学家和生物科学家参与解决这些问题；以及(Iii)通过教育和支持学生和研究人员培养数学生物科学领域的学者群体。该研究所组织了一个年度方案，由6-8个讲习班和围绕选定主题的几个教程组成。研讨会强调讨论而不是正式讨论，并提供了一个鼓励发展合作的环境。未来三年的主题是生物工程(2007-08)、发育生物学(2008-09)和从基因到细胞：网络、规模和复杂性(2009-10)。一个独特的博士后项目旨在将年轻的研究人员培养成真正的跨学科科学家。他们沉浸在广泛的主题中，并与研讨会参与者、访问科学家和当地研究人员互动，同时由一名数学科学家和一名生命科学家共同指导。俄亥俄州立大学(俄亥俄州立大学)数学生物科学研究所是美国国家科学基金会数学科学部支持的七个数学科学研究所(http://mathinstitutes.org/))之一。MBI支持在数学和生命科学之间促进多学科研究的项目。它主持长时间(学年)和短时间(一周或更短)的科学节目。这些计划围绕选定的主题组织，范围从数学神经科学(2002-03)到系统生理学(2006-07)，以及从基因到细胞：网络、规模和复杂性(2009-10)。MBI为数学和生命科学的研究人员提供了互动和形成新合作的机会。该研究所的大部分项目都是在俄亥俄州立大学的校园内进行的，但MBI也在其学术研究所合作伙伴那里主办会议和研讨会。这些研究所合作伙伴和MBI的企业合作伙伴通过专门的治理委员会为研究所的规划和规划做出贡献。MBI网站(http://www.mbi.ohio-state.edu/))介绍了即将和过去的项目，为未来的项目征集意见，并提供学院活动的申请表。

Proposal: DMS-0635561Principal Investigator: Friedman, AvnerInstitution: Ohio State UniversityProposal Title: Mathematical Biosciences InstituteABSTRACTThis is a renewal proposal for the Mathematical Biosciences Institute (MBI) at Ohio State University (OSU). The mathematical biosciences include the biological, medical, and environmental sciences where the application of mathematical, statistical, and computational science may lead to significant progress in understanding key processes in the application area. The mission of the MBI is (i) to develop mathematical theories, statistical methods, and computational algorithms for the solution of fundamental problems in the biosciences; (ii) to involve mathematical scientists and bioscientists in the solution of these problems; and (iii) to nurture a community of scholars through education and support of students and researchers in the mathematical biosciences. The Institute organizes a yearly program consisting of 6-8 workshops and several tutorials around selected themes. Workshops emphasize discussions over formal talks and offer an environment that encourages developing collaborations. The themes selected for the next three years are Bioengineering (2007-'08), Developmental Biology (2008-'09), and From Genes to Cells: Networks, Scales, and Complexity (2009-'10). A unique postdoc program is designed to develop young researchers into truly interdisciplinary scientists. They are immersed in a broad range of topics and interact with workshop participants, visiting scientists, and local researchers, while being co-mentored by a mathematical scientist and a life scientist. The Mathematical Biosciences Institute (MBI) at Ohio State University (OSU) is one of seven Mathematical Sciences Institutes (http://mathinstitutes.org/) supported by the NSF Division of Mathematical Sciences. The MBI supports programs that promote multidisciplinary research at the interface of the mathematical and life sciences. It hosts scientific programs on long (academic year) and short (one week or less) time scales. The programs are organized around selected themes, which range from Mathematical Neurosciences (2002-'03) to Systems Physiology (2006-'07) and From Genes to Cells: Networks, Scales, and Complexity (2009-'10). The MBI provides opportunities for researchers in the mathematical and life sciences to interact and form new collaborations. Most of the Institute's programs are conducted on the OSU campus, but the MBI also sponsors conferences and workshops at its academic Institute Partners. These Institute Partners and MBI's Corporate Partners contribute to the Institute's programming and planning through dedicated governance committees. The MBI website (http://www.mbi.ohio-state.edu/) describes upcoming and past programs, solicits ideas for future programs, and offers application forms for Institute activities.