Mathematics of reaction networks – University of Copenhagen

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Mathematics of reaction networks


Research

Our group focuses on the development of mathematical theory to analyse mathematical models that arise from studying systems of (bio)chemical reactions.

It is widespread in biology to model the time evolution of species concentrations in reaction networks with either systems of ordinary differential equations or systems of stochastic equations. When analyzed appropriately, these models can be used to understand and predict the behavior of biological systems. Current models in systems and synthetic biology are complex and contain a large number of variables and unknown parameters, which limits the use of available mathematical methods for their analysis.

Past events

The research group organised a workshop on current and new trends in mathematical reaction network theory, considered broadly to be the theory describing the behaviour of systems of (bio)chemical reactions (July 1-3, 2015, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Copenhagen).

The workshop webpage, with detailed information on speakers, schedule, how to register and abstract submission, can be found here

Publications

See our publications related to reaction networks here: publication list

Group members

We are currently two group leaders, three postdocs and one PhD student.

The group is growing! Three new people will join the group in the coming months: a new postdoc and two phD students are starting after the sommer break.

See all group members

Open positions

- A Phd position is available in Applied Algebraic Geometry in biology, to work on Algebraic methods for reaction networks, under the supervision of Elisenda Feliu. More information can be found here. Starting date around January 2016 or as soon as possible after that. Applications will be accepted around November 2015.

Funding

We are currently funded by the following research projects:

  • Lundbeck Fonden research grant with title Mathematical Theory for Biological Interaction Networks and Applications, 2014-2016. PI: Carsten Wiuf. Co-applicant: Elisenda Feliu.
  • Research grant from the Danish Research Council, with title Model reduction for systems of interacting species, 2014-2016. PI: Carsten Wiuf
  • Sapere Aude Starting Grant from the Danish Research Council, with title Algebraic methods for qualitative profiling of reaction networks, 2015-2018. PI: Elisenda Feliu

Past funding

  • Lundbeck Fonden research grant with title Modelling of signalling cascades using algebraic theory, 2011-2013. PI: Carsten Wiuf
  • Carslberg Fonden networking grant, 2013-2014. PI: Carsten Wiuf

Guests

  • Dan Siegal-Gaskins (Caltech) 10.03.2015 - 12.03.2015
  • Janne Kool (MPI Bonn) 22.01.2015 - 23.01.2015
  • Alicia Dickenstein (Universidad de Buenos Aires) 09.06.2014 - 15.06.2014
  • Marta Casanellas (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya) 30.05.2014 - 02.06.2014
  • Alfonso Ruiz 17.05.2014 - 24.05.2014
  • Carsten Conradi (Max Planck Magdeburg) 22.04.2014 - 27.04.2014
  • Varun Kothamachu (University of Exeter) 24.02.2013 - 17.03.2013