MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL MODELING OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS Redraider Minisymposium November 6-8, 2003

MISSION

• To provide a forum for advancing mathematical and computational research in biological systems.
• To train individuals in interdisciplinary aspects of problem solving.
• To provide a forum for mathematical and engineering communities, especially early-career researchers and graduate students to interact with outstanding scholars and learn about new research venues and open problems.
• To encourage women and under-represented minorities to pursue careers in areas that bridge the biological, mathematical and computational sciences

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS

• Dr. Jay D. Humphrey, Texas A & M University. Professor Humphrey is a renowned expert on the development, extension, and application of nonlinear continuum mechanics for the purpose of understanding better the physiology and pathophysiology of cardiovascular tissues and the treatment of disease and injury.
• Dr. James Keener, University of Utah. Professor Keener is a specialist on mathematical aspects of physiology especially to Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmias. He is one of the directors of the Society for Mathematical Biology.
• Dr. Michael Reed, Duke University. Professor Reed is an internationally recognized for his mathematical expertise to biological and biomedical systems. He is the Director of the Center for Mathematics and Computation in the Life Sciences and Medicine at Duke University.
• Dr. Arthur Sherman, Senior investigator and principal member of the Mathematical Research Branch (MRB) of the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). His expertise involves devoloping mathematical models to study the mechanisms of oscillatory electrical activity arising from ion channels in cell membranes and modulated by intracellular chemical processes.
• Dr. Charles Taylor, Stanford University. Professor Taylor founded and currently directs the Stanford Cardiovascular Biomechanics Laboratory. He is an expert in the application of computational and advanced imaging methods to the study of the cardiovascular system. He is also internationally recognized for the development of simulation-based surgery planning methods.
  

OUTSTANDING EARLY-CAREER SPEAKERS

• Dr. Trachette Jackson, University of Michigan. Dr. Jackson's research projects include Multiphase Tissue Mechanics of Tumor Encapsulation and Invasion, Mathematical Modeling of the Apoptotic Cascade in Neuroblastoma Cells and Modeling Tumor Response to Traditional, Direct Targeting, and Two-Step Chemotherapeutic Strategies.
• Dr. Mette Sofie Olufsen, North Carolina State University. Dr. Olufsen's research experience is in the fields of biofluid dynamics, computational neuroscience, scientific computation, and interdisciplinary research in areas of mathematical biology.
  

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

The mini-symposium is primarily sponsored with the generous support from the National Science Foundation, the Whitaker Foundation, Prof. Frits Ruymgaart Paul Whitfield Endowed Horn Professorship and by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. We are soliciting applications from senior undergraduate, graduate, post-doctoral students and early-career researchers in Mathematics and Bioengineering to participate in the minisymposium. We plan to give travel awards to each selected participant. These awards will include airfare and room/board. To apply for financial assistance please submit the online application by September 10, 2003.

SOCIAL PROGRAM

On Saturday (November 8), a local sight-seeing tour is arranged to Palo Duro Canyon State Park , approximately two hours away from Lubbock. In this social session the participants, especially the graduate students and early-career researchers, will have the opportunity to visit and interact with the speakers in an informal atmosphere.

CONFERENCE FEES

TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATION

Flying to Lubbock : Service to Lubbock International Airport include Southwest Airlines, Continental Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Airlines. For more information on LIA or the City of Lubbock, visit the Lubbock Convention & Tourism Bureau . Available transportation service from LIA, located approximately 15 minutes from the conference hotels, includes City Cab (806) 765-7474, Yellow Cab (806) 765-7777, Royal Cab (806) 749 5333, VIP Royal coach Private Service (806) 795 3888, Limousines of Lubbock (806) 743 5466, Lone Star Limousine (888) 286 5466, White Knights Limousines (806) 799 3366.

Driving to Lubbock : Centrally located between Dallas, Texas, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, Interstate 27 connects the city of Lubbock with two east-west interstate systems, I-20 and I-40. State highways 82, 84, 87, and 114 also provide easy access to cities throughout the region. The following numbers may also provide more information: Emergency Road Conditions - (806) 745-4411, Texas Department of Transportation - (806) 745-4411, Tourist Information - (800) 452-9292.

Hotel Information : A block of double-bed rooms with special conference room rates ($55 + Taxes) has been negotiated for the participants at:

Four Points Hotel-Sheraton ( SOLD OUT )
505 Avenue Q
Lubbock, Texas - 79401
Telephone: (806) 747-0171
Fax: (806)-747-9243

Participants should make their hotel reservation as soon as possible. Please make sure to mention "RedRaider 2003 Minisymposium" when making reservations.

Things to do in Lubbock :From dinner and drinks on neon-lined Buddy Holly Avenue to family entertainment at the the Science Spectrum and Omnimax Theater you may be surprised to find all there is to see and do in Lubbock, Texas. Lubbock has a rich musical history and you are sure to find fantastic local talent any night of the week. And don't miss the chance to learn about the history of the region at the National Ranching Heritage Center. So come to Lubbock, open your mind and expect the unexpected!

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