Coupled systems: neural-glial networks and layered reaction-diffusion systems Most of us are familiar with the fact that our brain contains a network of neurons. Perhaps less well known are the …

Optimization of Radiation Schedules for Proneural Gliomas via Mathematical Modeling Gliomas are the most common and malignant primary tumors of the brain and are commonly treated with radiation therapy. Despite …

A Mathematical Model of Field Cancerization I will be talking about some recent/ongoing work on a mathematical model of the ‘cancer field effect.’ This term refers to the clinical observation …

Spatial patterns of coral occupants arising from propagule redirection Many habitats are fragmented and consist of patches scattered throughout a landscape.  Within these patches, many organisms are distributed heterogeneously.  Differences …

The third annual SIAM Gators Student Conference is coming to campus March 27-29. Thursday, March 27, will be dedicated to Mathematical Biology with several excellent speakers scheduled. Find out more …

Fireflies, Finches, and Ferrers Digraphs In this talk, I will explore network sampling algorithms which have found use in answering questions about the distribution of finch species on islands, as …

Connecting rabies dynamics in wildlife populations to surveillance data Raccoons are currently considered the only carnivore host in the northeast United States responsible for rabies virus maintenance.  We investigate  potential …

Spatial and Temporal Spread of Disease in Discrete Space The SARS epidemic of 2003 and the 2009 H1N1 pandemic illustrated the capacity of infectious pathogens to spread quickly over vast distances. …

The schedule of the Fifth Annual QSE3 IGERT Symposium can be found here: 5th Annual Symposium Schedule This year we have four invited talks by distinguished professors. Wayne Getz Department …