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CPIB Summer School: Mathematical Modelling for Biologists 9-12 September 2013, University of Nottingham, UK www.cpib.ac.uk/events/cpib-summer-school/ The aims of our summer school, now in its sixth year, are: * To introduce modelling and quantitative approaches to biologists * To explain where models come from, and how to investigate the behaviour of those models * To introduce differential equation models, parameter estimation and sensitivity, randomness and spatial models * To show how to create, simulate and analyse models using appropriate software Examples will include applications to gene regulation, biochemical reactions, population dynamics, and epidemiology. Target audience: Open to all - PhD students and postdoctoral researchers with a biological background are particularly encouraged to attend, and no prior experience is assumed. We welcome applications from biologists from all sub-disciplines - you don't have to be a plant scientist to attend! Places are limited to 40 and applicants are asked to give their background and motivation for attending. Priority will be given to applicants who we think will benefit most from the course. We will review applications in the order that they come in, until all 40 places are full. The course fee for academic participants in 2013 is £275 and this covers tuition, single en-suite accommodation for 3 nights, and all meals and refreshments. Please contact Susie Lydon ([log in to unmask]) to discuss fees for industrial participants. Programme: Day 1: Data, Networks and Models Day 2: Multi-variable models Day 3: Parameter estimation and sensitivity; Stochastic models Day 4: Multicellular modelling The course comprises integrated lectures and computer-based practicals which will allow you to gain an understanding of modelling approaches in a helpful, friendly environment. Course Organisers: Nick Monk (University of Sheffield) and Markus Owen (University of Nottingham). For more information and to apply: http://www.cpib.ac.uk/events/cpib-summer-school/ Best wishes Susie -- Dr Susannah Lydon Outreach Officer Centre for Plant Integrative Biology School of Biosciences University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus Loughborough, LE12 5RD, UK http://www.cpib.ac.uk email: [log in to unmask] tel: +44 (0)1159 516289 This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses which could damage your computer system, you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation.