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NSF-Simons NITMB to Welcome Second NITMB Fellows Cohort
We're excited to welcome the second cohort of NITMB Fellows starting Summer 2025
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Apr 28


Mathematical modeling for cell behavior, complex social systems, and more: A conversation with Alexandria Volkening
Meet Alexandra Volkening, assistant professor of mathematics and (by courtesy) biomedical engineering at Purdue University!
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Apr 25


Announcing: NITMB Public Lecture with Steven Strogatz
Join us for the NSF-Simons NITMB's first public lecture with New York Times bestselling author, Steven Strogatz!
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Apr 7


How do cells process information? A conversation with Jeremy Gunawardena
Meet Jeremy Gunawardena, associate professor in the Department of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School
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Mar 28


What we can learn from how flies set the thermostat
Research from NITMB member explores how differences between forest and desert flies could help explain how climate change impacts insects
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Mar 5


Expanding the NITMB community and driving collaboration at the Biological Systems that Learn workshop
Hear how attending the Biological Systems that Learn workshop is impacting workshop participants
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Feb 26


Studying Collective behavior in bacteria and humans: A conversation with Krešimir Josić
Meet Krešimir Josić, John and Rebecca Moores Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Houston
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Feb 26


Two NSF-Simons NITMB Members Awarded Prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships
NITMB members Niall Mangan and Jeremy Hoskins have been awarded prestigious 2025 Sloan Research Fellowships
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Feb 18


Announcing: Awarded Internal Project Grants
NITMB is proud to announce the Institute has awarded funding to support ten new internal research projects.
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Jan 27


Many more is different: A conversation with Andrea Liu
Meet Andrea Liu, Hepburn Professor of Physics at the University of Pennsylvania
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Jan 27


Studying cell division to benefit humanity: A conversation with Orlando Arguello-Miranda
Meet Orlando Arguello-Miranda, assistant professor in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at North Carolina State University!
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Jan 24


Exploring complexity in biological systems: A conversation with Oni Basu
Meet NITMB Member Oni Basu, associate professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago
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Jan 21


What structured computations explain the brain? A conversation with Xaq Pitkow
Meet Xaq Pitkow, associate professor of computational neuroscience at Carnegie Mellon University
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Dec 19, 2024


Upcoming Workshop: Biological Systems that Learn
Explore the NITMB's upcoming workshop, Biological Systems that Learn
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Dec 18, 2024


How does host immunity regulate pathogen populations? A conversation with Sarah Cobey
Meet Sarah Cobey, NITMB Member and Professor of Ecology and Evolution at the University of Chicago
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Dec 16, 2024


Igniting the future of interdisciplinary research at the Random Dynamical Systems, with Applications in Biology workshop
Mathematicians and biologists from around the world recently convened for the Random Dynamical Systems, with Applications in Biology
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Nov 24, 2024


Learning about phenotypes through genetic perturbations: A conversation with Ben Kuznets-Speck
Meet Ben Kuznets-Speck, postdoctoral research fellow at Northwestern University
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Nov 15, 2024


Applying statistical models to social impact research: A conversation with Sonja Petrović
Meet Sonja Petrović, Professor of Applied Mathematics at the Illinois Institute of Technology
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Nov 1, 2024


Uncovering the impact of microbes on primate ecology and evolution: A conversation with Katherine Amato
We spoke with Professor Amato to explore the impact of microbes on primates
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Oct 28, 2024


Solving complex machine learning optimization problems: A conversation with Jorge Nocedal
We spoke with Professor Nocedal to learn more about his work with optimization
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Oct 24, 2024


Upcoming Workshop: Random Dynamical Systems, with Applications in Biology
Explore the NITMB's upcoming workshop, Random Dynamical Systems, with Applications in Biology
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Oct 21, 2024


Announcing: NITMB Seminar Series
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology Seminar Series aims to bring together a mix of mathematicians and...
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Oct 9, 2024


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 27, 2024


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 26, 2024


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 17, 2024


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 11, 2024


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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Sep 10, 2024


‘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, 2024


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...
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Aug 29, 2024


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, 2024


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.
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Aug 27, 2024


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 26, 2024


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 21, 2024


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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Aug 13, 2024


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, 2024


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 30, 2024


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 29, 2024


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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Jul 23, 2024


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 27, 2024


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 26, 2024


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 25, 2024


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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Jun 3, 2024


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, 2024


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 30, 2024


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
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May 29, 2024


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...
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May 29, 2024


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 29, 2024


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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May 10, 2024


‘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, 2024


‘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 25, 2024
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