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The scope of conceivable mechanisms governing dynamics at different levels of the biophysical hierarchy is vast. Narrowing it down to biophysically sound mathematical models not only improves the ability to make quantitative predictions but also promotes qualitative understanding of biological systems and organisms. Fredrik Ohlsson’s research is concerned with the way symmetries can be used as a tool in mechanistic model construction and analysis and how geometric structures in general can contribute to mathematical modelling in biology.
Fredrik has a background in mathematical physics with a degree in elementary particle theory from Chalmers University of Technology where he studied the role of geometry in the modelling of particle physics and string theory. After working with applied mathematics research at the Swedish research institute RISE, Fredrik returned to academia with the goal to apply his physics-infused geometrical approach to mathematical modelling to the fascinating and challenging problem of understand living systems.
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Quit: Book Club Snapshot
Quit: A Book Club Snapshot In ‘Quit’ Annie Duke explores the critical moments when walking away can be more beneficial than sticking it out, highlighting the rewards of quitting and the challenges [...]
IceLab kickoff conference propels stress response research
IceLab kickoff conference propels stress response research The kickoff conference for IceLab’s VR-funded Center of Excellence with support from KAW and Kempestiftelserna, held on June 10th and 11th at Umeå University, marked [...]
Model how a microbe can tell a friend from a foe
Model how a microbe can tell a friend from a foe 17 projects from Swedish universities were granted from the SciLifeLab and Wallenberg national program for data-driven life science. Eric Libby and [...]
Open invitation to the IceLab Stress Response Modeling kick-off
Open invitation to the IceLab Stress Response Modeling kick-off Umeå University life science and environmental researchers are invited to participate when IceLab launches its excellence center on stress response modeling. The kick-off [...]
Life’s insiders: Decoding endosymbiosis with mathematics
Life’s insiders: Decoding endosymbiosis with mathematics Endosymbiosis, the intimate and long-term relationship where one organism lives inside another, is a cornerstone of life as we know it, and a key to [...]
IceLab opens project call for shared postdoctoral fellows
IceLab opens project call for shared postdoctoral fellows IceLab invites multidisciplinary research teams to propose projects for a shared postdoctoral fellow, funded by Kempestiftelserna. Project proposals can now be submitted, until May [...]