5th International Workshop on Mathematical Biology (IWOMB 2023) 

26-27 July 2023 

University of the Philippines Baguio, Baguio City, Philippines

This workshop aims to promote state-of-the art mathematical biology researches in the Philippines. It is expected to stimulate young mathematicians of possible inter-disciplinary research directions in mathematics and biology. This activity is envisioned to provide an opportunity for local researchers to establish research collaborations within the country, and between the Philippines and developed countries. It brings together local enthusiasts in the field serving as a focal group to build a mathematical biology community eventually leading to the establishment of a professional organization.

The IWOMB is the first workshop series in the Philippines that convenes local mathematical biology researchers and foreign experts working in a wide range of research at the interface of mathematics and life sciences including population dunamics, ecology, developmental biology, biophysics, epidemiology, physiology, etc. Previous IWOMB meetings were held in 2018 (Cebu), 2019 (Bohol), 2020 (UPLB) and 2021 (virtual).

Workshop activities include plenary talks, round table discussions and student and poster presentations. It features a mini-project designed for graduate students to spur active participation. Prior to the activity, references and relevant materials regarding the mini-projects will be disseminated. Students will be grouped into 3 on the first day and have the results presented on the last day. While the students are working on the project, local researchers together with the foreign experts will have a round table discussion on the current status and possible outlook of the mathematical biology community in the country.

The Philippine Society for Mathematical Biology (PSMB), Inc will be formally launched during this workshop.