IWOMB 2026

This workshop aims to promote state-of-the art mathematical biology research in the Philippines. It is expected to stimulate young mathematicians and biologists of possible inter-disciplinary research directions in the life and mathematical sciences. It is envisioned to provide an opportunity for local researchers to establish research collaborations within the country, and between the Philippines and developed countries. It significantly contributes to the sustainable development goals by advancing scientific knowledge, fostering collaborations, and providing practical solutions to various local or global challenges related to health and well-being (SDG 3), the climate and environment (SDG 13), and the partnerships for the goals (SDG 17).

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Venue | West Visayas State University

Spicing Up Research: A Taste of Mathematical Biology

Join us in Iloilo City, the first Philippine city recognized as UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, for a flavorful journey into the world of mathematical biology. This workshop brings together researchers, educators, and students to explore how mathematics can model, understand, and innovate in the life sciences --- from disease dynamics and ecological interactions to molecular systems and biotechnology. Just as each dish has a recipe, each biological phenomenon has a model waiting to be discovered.

Come for the science, stay for the flavor!

Registration Fees

Cancellations made after January 1 will be subject to a 50% refund.

Cancellations made from January 4 onward will no longer be eligible for a refund.

The Story of IWOMB Through the Years

Now on its eighth iteration, 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 dynamics, ecology, developmental biology, biophysics, epidemiology, physiology, among others. Previous IWOMB meetings were held in 2018 (Cebu), 2019 (Bohol), 2020 (University of the Philippines Los Baños), 2021 (University of the Philippines Mindanao, virtual), 2023 (University of the Philippines Baguio), 2024 (Boracay Island), and 2025 (Coron Palawan). The IWOMB in Boracay Island saw the establishment of the first Filipino professional organization that promotes the propagation of knowledge in research and education at the interface of mathematics and the life sciences, the Philippine Society for Mathematical Biology.

Since its inception in 2018, the IWOMB workshop series has been a converging point of emerging and established mathematical modelers and researchers. These workshops have fostered productive collaborations across diverse institutions, enabling participants to pursue research that tackles pressing local and national issues. By collaborating in the IWOMB 2026, UP Visayas mathematical biologists and researchers seize this opportunity to build a strong network of mathematical biologists and modelers, linking them with national and international experts in various fields. The ultimate goal is to develop expertise and UPV niche in mathematical biology that can be directly applied to the unique challenges of our region.

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More About IWOMB 2026

Workshop include plenary talks, round table discussions, and poster presentations. It also features hands-on, mini projects designed by the invited speakers for graduate students and early career researchers to spur active participation. Prior to the activity, references and relevant materials regarding the mini projects will be disseminated. During the workshop, 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.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Adressed

SDG 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

SDG 13: CLIMATE ACTION

SDG 17: PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

...and of course, IWOMB 2026 extends well beyond these three SDGs.