Mathematical and engineering biology
Mathematical and engineering biology is concerned with uncovering the underlying mathematics of biological systems. In doing so, we can then learn how to engineer biological systems to overcome challenges in healthcare, sustainable food, and climate change.
Our interdisciplinary research is at the cutting edge of data science, modelling, public health and engineering biology. Members of our group often work with academic, industrial, and public-sector partners at both the national and international level. We provide leadership of the interdisciplinary BBSRC/EPSRC Doctoral Training Centre in Engineering Biology, run jointly with the University of Oxford. Moreover, we work with colleagues in cellular medicine, biology, neuroscience and elsewhere on hybrid in vitro, in vivo, and in silico physiological modelling including whole-cell modelling, cell-cycle control and insect and mammalian sensing systems.
Our research covers topics such as:
- Airway modelling
- Tissue dynamics
- Electrosensing in arthropods
- Epidemiology
- Whole-cell modelling
Applications of our research include:
- Control of infectious disease
- Pandemic modelling
- Tissue engineering
- Cybergenetics
- Neurophysiology
Core group members:
- Alan Champneys
- Leon Danon
- Alberto Gambaruto
- Marin Homer
- Lucia Marucci
- Ryan Palmer
- Helena Stage
Affiliated group members:
- Ellen Brooks Pollock
- Hermes Gadehla
- Luca Guiggioli