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Mat Simpson

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Applied maths QUT | Editor-in-Chief Bulletin of Mathematical Biology | Alumnus @uwanews @Uni_Newcastle | Member @AustralianLabor @AusRepublic | he/him/🏳‍🌈|

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📢Come work with us in sunny☀️Brisbane! We are looking for an applied mathematician to join our Centre as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at QUT. 👉 qut.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm... @smbmathbiology.bsky.social @mjsimpson.bsky.social
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SMB - Society for Mathematical Biology @smbmathbiology.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Here is a new #BullMathBio editorial from @mjsimpson.bsky.social, Reinhard C. Laubenbacher, and Jennifer A. Flegg titled "The Bulletin of Mathematical Biology and the Society for Mathematical Biology: Strengthening our Shared Community". link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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The Bulletin of Mathematical Biology and the Society for Mathematical Biology: Strengthening our Shared Community - Bulletin of Mathematical Biology
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Mat Simpson @mjsimpson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...
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STEM classes gaining steam in Queensland schools
At a national level, the number of year 12 enrolments in STEM subjects has dropped to 376,000 in 2024, while Queensland appears to be bucking the trend.
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SMB - Society for Mathematical Biology @smbmathbiology.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Here's a new #BullMathBio paper by @mjsimpson.bsky.social and @profruthbaker.bsky.social on Approaches for Assessing Parameter Identifiability in Mathematical Biology. 🧪 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Approaches for Assessing Parameter Identifiability in Mathematical Biology - Bulletin of Mathematical Biology
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SMB - Society for Mathematical Biology @smbmathbiology.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
We are happy to share that seven editors of #BullMathBio have received a @springernature.com Editorial Contribution Award! The awardees are @apbrowning.bsky.social, Hao Wang, James Glazier, @mjsimpson.bsky.social, @michaelplanknz.bsky.social, Shigui Ruan, and Tommaso Lorenzi!
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Dr swift parrot @teamswiftparrot.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Today’s scrappy little gang gang
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Richard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Watercolour painting in a woodland, with an interesting wooden footbridge over a stream. This is the second version: I gave the first version to the person who owned these grounds but she has since moved. I hope it's a nice reminder for her. #art #watercolour #woodland
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Mat Simpson @mjsimpson.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
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Mat Simpson @mjsimpson.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Excited to attend the annual workshop hosted by @arccoesb.bsky.social on the Gold Coast this week.
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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Congratulations to MACSYS Chief Investigator Adelle Coster for being awarded the Bob Robertson Medal by @aus-soc-biophys.bsky.social! The medal recognises outstanding contributions and service to the field of biophysics in Australia and New Zealand. macsys.org/adelle-coste...
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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Congratulations to MACSYS Research Fellow Dr Sami Al-Izzi - just awarded an ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA): macsys.org/sami-al-izzi... @r-g-morris.bsky.social
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Mat Simpson @mjsimpson.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
[Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast] Franck Symphony in D Minor #stickyNotesTheClassicalMusicPodcast podcastaddict.com/sticky-notes... via @PodcastAddict
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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Meet Dr Alex Sneddon - a MACSYS Research Fellow at The Australian National University. Alex's research focuses on incorporating domain-specific knowledge into the data-driven AI methods that she uses to help MACSYS unlock insights from complex biological datasets. 📹VIDEO: youtu.be/GVsMQ0E3Aok
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Dr Alex Sneddon - MACSYS Research Fellow, ANU
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Dr Shane Huntington OAM @drshanerrr.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Sustainability: Last week, Australian Society for Medical Research held its 64th National Scientific Conference - a sold out event in Brisbane. One aspect that I am most proud of are the name tags. They are completely biodegradable - they have seeds in them and will grow when planted!
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Mat Simpson @mjsimpson.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
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Reports from The British Science Festival in Liverpool England - ABC listen
The BA, as it was known, established in 1831, was set up to advance science in the interest of the people, old and young, professional and lay. So, how well is it doing now amid international turmoil.
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Dr Shane Huntington OAM @drshanerrr.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Here is the link to the interview I did with Dame Dr Jane Goodall in 2017 which I played yesterday again on 3RRR. An amazing woman. A privilege to interview her. www.rrr.org.au/explore/prog...
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Programs: Einstein A Go-Go – 12 October 2025, Einstein A Go-Go — Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent Radio
An episode of Einstein A Go-Go on 12 October 2025
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Dave Earley @earleyedition.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Electricity generated from renewable sources has surpassed the amount of electricity generated from coal in Australia for the first time. www.theguardian.com/... One Big Chart from @nickevershed.bsky.social
Electricity generation from renewables has overtaken coal for the first time in Australia 

Hand drawn graph Showing terawatt hours of electricty generated per month from coal and renewable sources
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ANU Australian Studies Institute @anuausi.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
#AUListen #DemocracySausage 🎙️ Columnist Dr Jenna Price & economist Prof Sinclair Davidson join Dr @marijataflaga.bsky.social & Prof @markgkenny.bsky.social to dissect the crisis engulfing Australia's university sector and ask whether it can be fixed before it's too late. Listen Now 👉 bit.ly/3ItV85C
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Democracy Sausage Episode: Universities in crisis | Australian Studies Institute
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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Meet the minds in MACSYS shaping the future with our series of profiles featuring our Postdoctoral Research Fellows. Dr TrungTin Nguyen is with MACSYS at QUT. His research investigates the mathematical & statistical foundations of #AI: www.linkedin.com/pulse/dr-tru... @trungtinnguyen.bsky.social
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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
The Australian Society for Biophysics awards MACSYS Chief Investigator Adelle Coster (UNSW) its top honour – the Bob Robertson Award. The award recognises outstanding contributions & service to the field of biophysics in Australia and New Zealand. Congratulations, Adelle! macsys.org/adelle-coste...
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Nalini Joshi @monsoon0.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
I love the theme of the 2026 International Day of Mathematics: “Mathematics and Hope” 👉🏼 www.idm314.org #mathsky
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International Day of Mathematics
A worldwide celebration of Mathematics on March 14 of every year.
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🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🍉 @chrishehim.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Sad news! David will be missed 💔
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Daniel Cooney @danielcooney1.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
I am happy to announce that the Midwest Mathematical Biology Seminar will be returning for the Fall 2025 semester. Our talks will be held on Tuesdays at 11am US/Canada Eastern time (10am Central time). Please see the link below for more information. sites.google.com/view/midwest...
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Midwest Mathematical Biology Seminar
The Midwest Mathematical Biology Seminar will be a series of virtual talks on mathematical biology featuring speakers from the Midwest region and beyond. All areas of mathematical biology will be repr...
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Parmvir K Bahia @parmvir.com · 11/08/2025
Part of its remit is to support the community, so it's cool to see downloads worldwide, reflecting @smbmathbiology.bsky.social's international members. It's also great to see the # of followers on different platforms indicating regular listeners. Go to smb.org/podcast to subscribe if you haven't!
A world map with countries showing where listeners are includes more than 37 countries including: United States, United Kingdom, India, Türkiye, Germany, Australia, Canada, Philippines, Italy, New Zealand, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, South Africa, Mexico, Denmark, Hungary, France, Romania, Sweden, Colombia, Brazil, Austria, Israel, Norway, Argentina, Chile, Poland, Morocco, South Korea, Indonesia, Peru, Finland, Algeria, Hong Kong SAR China, Egypt.

The countries in the darkest shades of blue indicating the highest number of listeners are in: US, UK then India.Graphs showing listener engagement on apple and spotify. Followers: 93 and 219 respectively, time listened (hours) 882 and 162 respectively and number of plays: 1200 and 1225 respectively.Two graphs showing information about the listeners. The first is a donut chart showing that female listeners make up 50% of the audience, male listeners 45%, 4.5% unknown and 0.7% non-binary.
A bar graph of listener age groups shows:
0-17 year olds: 1%, 18-22 year olds: 9%, 23-37 year olds: 23%, 28-34 year olds: 45%, 35-44 year olds: 17%, 45-59 year olds: 6%, 60+: 1%.
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Parmvir K Bahia @parmvir.com · 11/08/2025
This year we wrapped up S2 of Biology in Numbers for @smbmathbiology.bsky.social. I've loved hearing scientists talk passionately about #MathBio. Digging into the data to learn about the podcast’s reach, it seems so do many others. So here is the podcast by the numbers, starting with an intro. 1/2
A presentation slide entitled "About the show". The text reads: Biology in Numbers is in part the brainchild of then SMB president Sandy Anderson, realized by Heiko Enderling (also as SMB president), and hosted by Parmvir Bahia. Created for math biologists to connect with each other, the wider scientific community and non-expert audiences.

Under the text is a picture of Parmvir and Heiko sitting at microphones in an office. To the right is a graphic of some headphones.A slide with a montage of all podcast guests to-date. Under their headshots is a little graphic of a microphone and text reading: 
Our guests have included members and non-members. Scientists from every career stage, nationality and background.
We’ve discussed articles, committees, subgroups, mentorship, industry and roles within the society.
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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Meet the minds👩‍🔬in MACSYS shaping the future! @hilaryhunt.bsky.social is a Postdoc with MACSYS at QUT. Hilary's research integrates mathematical methods, systems biology, & experimental data to understand the mechanisms underlying cellular regulation and behaviour. 👇 www.linkedin.com/pulse/dr-hil...
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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
📢We're Hiring: Project Lead – RNA & Computational Biology Innovation Initiatives We're seeking a Project Lead to coordinate & deliver high-impact initiatives across MACSYS, the Shine-Dalgarno Centre for RNA Innovation & the Centre for Computational Biomedical Sciences jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/project...
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Mat Simpson @mjsimpson.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Open-access revolution is squeezing scientific societies’ budgets, survey shows | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
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Open-access revolution is squeezing scientific societies’ budgets, survey shows
Decline in journal revenues puts scholarships, advocacy, and other activities at risk
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Parmvir K Bahia @parmvir.com · 17/07/2025
At lunch I found @danielcooney1.bsky.social, who's been diligently sharing all @smbmathbiology.bsky.social related posts. Unsurprisingly, during his episode, we discussed using social media to talk science, and his use of game theory in his work: smb.org/news/13495634 🧪 #SMB2025 #BiologyInNumbers
A picture of me with Daniel, making me look shorter than I already am.
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David Basanta Gutierrez @david.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy · 17/07/2025
Plenary this morning @smbmathbiology.bsky.social by Mary Myerscough (U of Sydney) modeling atherosclerotic plaques. Included a great slide showing why #MathModeling. The process of formulating models is key (even if it not always leads to a publication). #SMB2025
MaryWhy Math modelingatherosclerotic plaques
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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Our Centre is well-represented at this year's Society of Mathematical Biology Annual Meeting in Edmonton, Canada. As part of #SMB2025, we organised a two-session minisymposia: 2025.smb.org/MS03/MS-MFBM... Well done, team MACSYS! @smbmathbiology.bsky.social @mjsimpson.bsky.social
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Nalini Joshi @monsoon0.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
I am advertising some HDR #scholarships (for Australian citizens and permanent residents or NZ citizens) and would be very pleased to have candidates from #mathematics or theoretical #physics. Please share www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships...
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Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Mathematics for Quantum Resilience
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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
There’s nothing quite like coming together in person! Researchers from across the MACSYS nodes gathered at the Monash University for the first of two intensive workshop days. Through individual, small-group & whole-group discussions, we’re diving deep into the complex challenges we aim to tackle.
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SMB - Society for Mathematical Biology @smbmathbiology.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Here is a recent #BulletinMathBio paper by @mathbiopaul.bsky.social and Cameron Richards on Finding Reproduction Numbers for Epidemic Models and Predator-Prey Models of Arbitrary Finite Dimension Using the Generalized Linear Chain Trick. link.springer.com/article/10.1... 🧪
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Finding Reproduction Numbers for Epidemic Models and Predator-Prey Models of Arbitrary Finite Dimension Using the Generalized Linear Chain Trick - Bulletin of Mathematical Biology
Reproduction numbers, like the basic reproduction number $${\mathcal {R}}_0$$ R 0 , play an important role in the analysis and application of dynamic models, including contagion models and ecological ...
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SMB - Society for Mathematical Biology @smbmathbiology.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Here is a recent #BulletinMathBio paper by Mohammad Amini and Ramin Vatankhah on The Effect of Disease Stage on Melanoma Treatment Efficacy: Insights from Mathematical Modeling and In vivo Clinical Data. link.springer.com/article/10.1... 🧪
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The Effect of Disease Stage on Melanoma Treatment Efficacy: Insights from Mathematical Modeling and In vivo Clinical Data - Bulletin of Mathematical Biology
Melanoma progression can be effectively modeled through mathematical frameworks, making it a pivotal focus for enhancing our understanding of cancer dynamics and informing personalized treatment strat...
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SMB - Society for Mathematical Biology @smbmathbiology.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Here is a recent #BulletinMathBio paper by David Murrugarra, Alan Veliz-Cuba, Elena Dimitrova, Claus Kadelka, Matthew Wheeler, and Reinhard Laubenbacher on Modular Control of Boolean Network Models. link.springer.com/article/10.1... 🧪
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Modular Control of Boolean Network Models - Bulletin of Mathematical Biology
The concept of control is crucial for effectively understanding and applying biological network models. Key structural features relate to control functions through gene regulation, signaling, or metab...
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SMB - Society for Mathematical Biology @smbmathbiology.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Recent #BulletinMathBio paper by Ruby E. Nixson, Helen M. Byrne, Joe M. Pitt-Francis, and Philip K. Maini on Characterising the Behaviour of a Structured PDE Model of the Cell Cycle in Contrast to a Corresponding ODE System. @oxfordmathematics.bsky.social link.springer.com/article/10.1... 🧪
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Characterising the Behaviour of a Structured PDE Model of the Cell Cycle in Contrast to a Corresponding ODE System - Bulletin of Mathematical Biology
Experimental results have shown that anti-cancer therapies, such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy, can modulate the cell cycle and generate cell cycle phase-dependent responses. As a result, obtaining...
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SMB - Society for Mathematical Biology @smbmathbiology.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Here is a recent #BulletinMathBio paper by Mareike Fischer and Janne Pott on Perfect Taxon Sampling and Fixing Taxon Traceability: Introducing a Class of Phylogenetically Decisive Collections of Taxon Sets. link.springer.com/article/10.1... 🧪
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Perfect Taxon Sampling and Fixing Taxon Traceability: Introducing a Class of Phylogenetically Decisive Collections of Taxon Sets - Bulletin of Mathematical Biology
Phylogenetically decisive collections of taxon sets have the property that if trees are chosen for each of their elements, as long as these trees are compatible, the resulting supertree is unique. Thi...
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SMB - Society for Mathematical Biology @smbmathbiology.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Here is a recent #BulletinMathBio paper by Thamer Hmidhi, Radhouane Fekih-Salem, and Jérôme Harmand on an Analysis of Anaerobic Digestion Model With Two Serial Interconnected Chemostats. link.springer.com/article/10.1... 🧪
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Analysis of Anaerobic Digestion Model With Two Serial Interconnected Chemostats - Bulletin of Mathematical Biology
In this paper, we study a well-known two-step anaerobic digestion model in a configuration of two chemostats in series. The model is an eight-dimensional system of ordinary differential equations. Sin...
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SMB - Society for Mathematical Biology @smbmathbiology.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Here is a new paper by C. Peterson, D. Gandhi, A. Carlson, A. Lubkemann, E. Richardson, J. Serralta, M.S. Allen, S. Roy, C.M. Kribs & H.V. Kojouharov on A SIMPL Model of Phage-Bacteria Interactions Accounting for Mutation and Competition. link.springer.com/article/10.1... 🧪
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A SIMPL Model of Phage-Bacteria Interactions Accounting for Mutation and Competition - Bulletin of Mathematical Biology
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistically pathogenic bacteria that causes fatal infections and outbreaks in hospital environments. Due to the increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant strains...
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SMB - Society for Mathematical Biology @smbmathbiology.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Here's a new #BulletinMathBio paper by Yuqi Xiao, Leah Edelstein-Keshet, Alain Goriely, and Kathryn V. Isaac on A Mechanical Model for the Failure of Reconstructive Breast Implant Surgery Due to Capsular Contracture. link.springer.com/article/10.1... 🧪
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A Mechanical Model for the Failure of Reconstructive Breast Implant Surgery Due to Capsular Contracture - Bulletin of Mathematical Biology
Capsular contracture is a pathological response to implant-based reconstructive breast surgery, where the “capsule” (tissue surrounding an implant) painfully thickens, contracts and deforms. It is kno...
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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Exciting MACSYS news! Prof Trevor Lithgow has been appointed Centre Director, with Prof. Jennifer Flegg as Deputy Director. Their combined expertise in molecular biology & mathematical modelling is set to drive bold advances, transforming how we understand the cell through interdisciplinary science.
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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
A nearly three-decade-old scientific puzzle is solved, thanks to an unusual collaboration that began with a conversation at a conference. MACSYS/UNSW researcher @joshuahamey.bsky.social unlocks the mystery behind a biochemical asset that had been in a freezer since 1998. macsys.org/methylation-...
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SMB - Society for Mathematical Biology @smbmathbiology.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Here's a great set of recorded lectures on Turing patterns by @profruthbaker.bsky.social from @ox.ac.uk.
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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
The MACSYS team was well represented at this year's InSTEM Conference in Melbourne. The InSTEM Conference brings together leaders, allies, and members of marginalised groups with a goal to foster inclusive environments, share effective diversity strategies, and strengthen allyship.
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ivosiekmann.bsky.social @ivosiekmann.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Can we infer chemical reaction networks from time series data? Can we observe concentrations of substances over time and infer which substances react with each other? Learn if (and how much) this is possible from Yong See Foo, @adrianazanca.bsky.social and JenniferFlegg arxiv.org/abs/2505.15653
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Quantifying structural uncertainty in chemical reaction network inference
Dynamical systems in chemistry and biology are complex, and one often does not have comprehensive knowledge about the interactions involved. Chemical reaction network (CRN) inference aims to identify,...
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ivosiekmann.bsky.social @ivosiekmann.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Many thanks for the MATRIX workshop "Parameter Identifiability in Mathematical Biology" to @mjsimpson.bsky.social, @profruthbaker.bsky.social , @omaclaren.bsky.social and Jennifer Flegg - without this meeting this research would probably never have happened. www.matrix-inst.org.au/events/param...
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Parameter Identifiability in Mathematical Biology
Organisers: Matthew Simpson (Queensland University of Technology) Ruth Baker (University of Oxford) Oliver Maclaren (University of Auckland) Jennifer Flegg (University of Melbourne) Program Descriptio...
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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
What a great way to end the week - a very nice turnout on a Friday arvo for our Whole Cell Modelling Reading Group. The group gets together every few weeks to share & discuss the latest research. It's also a great way for our researchers at our different node universities to get to know each other.
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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Come work with us! We're hiring for a Research Fellow in Biological Data Science at the Univ of Melbourne. This role will involve developing & applying statistical, bioinformatics, & machine learning methods to analyse complex, large-scale biological datasets jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/9...
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Professor Euan Ritchie FAMS @euanritchie.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Good people of Dickson, you could put an end to this man's political career and damage to Australia www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04... #AusVotes25
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'Public has a right to know': Peter Dutton failed to declare interest in a family trust
A Four Corners investigation finds Opposition Leader Peter Dutton failed to disclose his interest in a family trust for two years.
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