Developmental biology
We develop, analyse and employ mathematical models to better understand developmental processes.
Centre for Mathematical Biology
We translate living systems into mathematical models in order to make quantitative predictions and inform biological experiments.
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Evolutionary dynamics
We use mathematics to derive fundamental insights into the dynamics of evolution.
Microbial evolution and genomics
We apply bioinformatics to very large sequence datasets to understand microbial diversification, adaptation and the emergence and spread of new microbes.
Systems and control in mathematical biology
We seek connections, such as the phenomenon of feedback, between control theory and biological systems.
Infectious disease epidemiology
We develop and analyse mechanistic mathematical models for the epidemiological dynamics of infectious diseases.
DNA topology
We use methods from pure mathematics to study how knots and tangles form in strands of DNA.
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About us
The Centre for Mathematical Biology brings together researchers to better understand how living systems work. Our aim is to develop mathematical tools that help explain biological processes and guide real-world experiments.
Founded in 1994, the Centre is a collaboration between mathematicians, biologists, and scientists from other disciplines. Topics range from the behaviour of cells to the ecosystem dynamics, using mathematics to uncover insights not visible through experiments alone.