Electric signals and cell membranes: A conversation with Petia Vlahovska
Meet Petia Vlahovska, Professor of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics at Northwestern University
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Sep 26
Announcing: Awarded External Project Grants
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology is proud to announce the Institute has awarded funding to support...
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Sep 24
Internal Project Proposals: Now Accepting Applications
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology requests proposals for internal research projects
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Sep 17
Complex computations in interconnected neurons: A conversation with Christoph Miehl
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology is building community and expanding research possibilities with...
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Sep 11
Call for Nominations: NSF-Simons NITMB Faculty Membership
The NSF-Simons NITMB is now accepting nomination packages for new faculty members
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Sep 10
Exploring single cell signaling dynamics: A conversation with Keara Lane
We spoke with Keara Lane to learn about Lane’s work with single cell signaling dynamics.
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Aug 29
‘Highlight of my summer’; NSF-Simons NITMB concludes inaugural Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Learn more about the impact of the NITMB's Summer Undergraduate Research Program
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Aug 29
Celebrating the NSF-Simons NITMB’s First Visiting Scholar, Connie Phong
“If you are the slightest bit interested, you should definitely apply” Connie Phong, NSF-Simons NITMB Visiting Scholar, on the NITMB’s...
NITMB
Aug 27
Robustness of ecological communities driven by correlated perturbations: A conversation with Srilena Kundu
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology is building community and expanding research possibilities with...
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Aug 27
How do cells make decisions? A conversation with Luisa Arispe
We spoke with Luisa Arispe to learn more about Luisa Arispe and the work Professor Arispe conducts with endothelial cells.
NITMB
Aug 26
Finding universal relationships between environmental and organismal features: A conversation with Jasmine Nirody
We spoke with Jasmine Nirody to learn more about her research interests and work with the NITMB.
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Aug 21
Decoding epithelia behavior: A conversation with Sally Horne-Badovinac
Learn about Professor Sally Horne-Badovinac and Horne-Badovinac’s work with epithelia.
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Aug 13
Understanding Dynamical Patterns of Pathogen Evolution: A Conversation with Lauren McGough
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology is building community and expanding research possibilities with...
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Jul 30
Sharing science: NSF-Simons NITMB summer undergraduate researchers explore effective science communication
More than ever, the ability to effectively communicate is essential for the careers of researchers...
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Jul 30
Exploring Biological Systems with Machine Learning: A Conversation with Manu Jayadharan
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology is building community and expanding research possibilities with...
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Jul 29
Utilizing topology to explore biological mechanisms: A conversation with Shmuel Weinberger
Meet Shmuel Weinberger, the Andrew MacLeish Distinguished Service Professor of Mathematics at the University of Chicago
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Jul 23
Intersecting Manifold Learning and Riemannian Optimization: A Conversation with Ryan Robinett
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology is building community and expanding research possibilities with...
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Jun 27
Inspiring the Next Generation of Mathematicians and Biologists: NSF-Simons NITMB Launches Inaugural Summer Undergraduate Research Program
NITMB Deputy Director of Outreach William (Bill) Kath presents to NITMB’s summer undergraduate researchers during orientation...
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Jun 26
Understanding and Engineering Microbes to Improve Human Health: A Conversation with Arthur Prindle
Arthur Prindle is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Chemical and Biological Engineering...
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Jun 25
Timekeeping in Growing Cyanobacteria: A Conversation with Sneha Kachhara
Sneha Kachhara, a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Molecular Biosciences at Northwestern University, will be featured during...
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Jun 3
Applying Math to Answer Life's Fundamental Questions
“Our society is seeing an explosion in both the types and amounts of new experimental data being collected concerning biological systems”
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May 30
NSF-Simons NITMB Sparks Innovative Collaboration at ‘Ecological Dynamics’ Workshop
The Ecological Dynamics of Microbial Communities, new approaches workshop was the first of the NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory...
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May 30
NSF-Simons NITMB Launches Summer Undergraduate Research Program for Summer 2024
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology will be launching the Institute's Summer Undergraduate Research...
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May 29
Delineating Ongoing Computations in the Neocortex: A Conversation with Jason MacLean
We reached out to Jason MacLean to learn more about his work, his inspirations, and how the NITMB supports his research
NITMB
May 29
Announcing: Research-In-Progress Meetings
Members of the NITMB community are invited to join us for Research-In-Progress meetings, an informal venue for members of the NITMB to...
NITMB
May 29
Science + Tea at the NITMB
Cookies, Cuppa, and Chalk Join us for Science + Tea at the NITMB! Science + Tea is a weekly social event encouraging researchers in...
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May 10
Simons Foundation Co-Founder, Mathematician and Investor Jim Simons Dies at 86
It is with great sadness that the Simons Foundation announces the death of its co-founder and chair emeritus, James Harris Simons
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Apr 25
‘Ecological Dynamics’ Workshop: Supporting Early Career Researchers
NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology will convene the next workshop, Ecological Dynamics of Microbial...
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Apr 25
‘Rigorous Discussion’ of Critical Questions in Mathematics and Biology at the 2024 NITMB Annual Meeting
NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology members and guests gathered for the Institute’s annual meeting at the...
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Apr 23
Understanding Biological Synchrony with Applied Mathematics: A Conversation with Daniel Abrams
“Synchrony is everywhere once you start to look for it.” The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology is...
NITMB
Mar 27
Visiting Scholars Program - Now Accepting Applications
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology invites scholars to apply to its Visiting Scholars Program. The...
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Mar 18
The 2024 Internal Research Projects
NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology faculty members are collaborating across disciplines and universities...
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Mar 7
NSF-Simons NITMB Welcomes the Inaugural Cohort of NITMB Fellows
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology is proud to present our inaugural cohort of NITMB Fellows...
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Feb 29
Inaugural ‘Emerging Directions Workshop’ a ‘Tremendous Success’
“The Emerging Directions Workshop was a tremendous success. Over 100 participants from more than 15 diverse disciplines were absorbed in...
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Feb 15
NSF-Simons NITMB marries mathematicians and biologists to catalyze innovation at the ‘Emerging Directions Workshop’
“Our aim is to impact not just our own work, but new promising paths at the interface of math and biology” - Stephanie Palmer, NITMB...
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Feb 6
Call for External Project Grants Proposals
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology requests proposals for pilot research projects concordant with...
NITMB
Nov 13, 2023
NSF-Simons NITMB Inaugural Kickoff Workshop a Success
On Friday, November 3, the NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology held its inaugural kickoff workshop at the...
NITMB
Sep 11, 2023
Beat Jet Lag
Beat Jet Lag! NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology Associate Director for Education and Outreach, Rosemary...
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