Invited Speakers

Ana Jacinta Soares, Centre of Mathematics, University of Minho

Title of the talk: From the cellular modelling to population dynamics with application to autoimmune diseases

Abstract: Biological systems are usually described at the macroscopic level, by considering the relevant interacting populations that are involved in the system. However, it is well known that a detailed description at the cellular level could be more appropriate in understanding the complex dynamics of many diseases. In particular, the kinetic theory offers a very rich approach, since it is able to describe not only the cellular dynamics and the biological expression of cells, but also the global behaviour of the populations. In this talk, a mathematical model based on a kinetic theory approach is presented, in view of describing the behaviour of some autoimmune diseases.

Short Bio: Ana Jacinta Soares is an Integrated Member at the Centre of Mathematics, University of Minho, and an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics, University of Minho. She received her Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Coimbra in 1997. Her research interest covers different topics of kinetic theory of reactive mixtures, analysis of PDE’s and mathematical modeling in biomathematics and landscape ecology. She also has a particular interest for industrial mathematics and mathematical knowledge transfer to industry.

Óscar Felgueiras, University of Porto

Title of the talk: COVID-19: Data Visualization

Abstract: Throughout the pandemic, the communication of quantitative information has assumed a particularly relevant role. To make it more effective, visual aids are often used, both in reporting and presentations. In this talk, I intend to show examples of the usefulness of visual tools in exploratory data analysis and in reinforcing communication.

Short CV: Óscar Felgueiras has a degree in Mathematics from the FCUP and a doctorate from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. He is a professor at the FCUP and a researcher at the Centro de Matemática da Universidade do Porto working in statistics and mathematical modelling with an emphasis on the area of infectious diseases, namely the statistical study of diseases such as tuberculosis. His interest in these areas led to a collaboration with the ARS Norte during the current pandemic that ultimately led him to be one of the co-authors of the national unlocking plan.

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