EMS Topical Activity Group
Mathematical Modelling in Life Sciences
2026
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EMS-TAG-MLS Activities
EMS-TAG-MLS Activities
Colloquia
Colloquia
9th International Conference on the Virtual Physiological Human (VPH 2026)
9th International Conference on the Virtual Physiological Human (VPH 2026)
Dates: 1-4 September 2026 | Location: Milan, Italy
Within the conference, EMS-TAG member Paolo Zunino is coordinating the In Silico Oncology Track, strongly aligned with the TAG’s scientific scope
More info / Participate: https://vph-conference.org/
Dynamics Days Europe 2026
Dynamics Days Europe 2026
Dates: 19-24 July 2026 | Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Participation: EMS-TAG members contributed to talks, posters, and workshops on dynamical systems, mathematical biology, and life sciences modeling.
Organization: Led by Chair Maíra Aguiar and other TAG members.
More info / Participate: https://dde-2026.sci-meet.net/
ECMI 2026 – 23rd ECMI Conference on Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Dates: 29 June – 3 July 2026 | Location: Kaunas, Lithuania
Type: Mini-symposium
Description: This mini-symposium will bring together researchers working on mathematical and computational modelling with applications to industry and real-world problems, including members of the EMS-TAG MLS community. Contributions will include invited and contributed talks focusing on recent methodological and practical advancements.
Organization: Organized by Milene Santos, Raghu Krishna Moorthy, and Vivi Rottschäfer.
Relevance to EMS-TAG MLS: The session aligns strongly with the scope of EMS-TAG MLS by promoting interdisciplinary modelling in life sciences within an applied and industrial framework. It fosters collaboration between the EMS-TAG MLS community and the broader industrial and applied mathematics network.
More info / Participate: EMS-TAG MLS members are encouraged to contribute and attend.
BIOMAT 2026 - Integrating Mathematical Modeling and Data-Driven Methods for Biological and Medical Sciences
Dates: 15-19 June 2026 | Location: University of Granada, Spain
Type: International Summer School
Description: The twenty-second edition of the BIOMAT International Summer School focuses on the interaction between quantitative model formulation and experimental data analysis in Biology and Medicine. The programme highlights the integration of mechanistic models with complex biological data.
Organization: Coordinated by Tomás Alarcón (ICREA – Centre de Recerca Matemàtica).
Relevance to EMS-TAG MLS:
This school is especially relevant for young researchers in Mathematical Biology who wish to strengthen their skills in combining mathematical modelling with modern data-driven approaches in life and medical sciences.
More info / Participate: https://sites.google.com/go.ugr.es/biomat2026/home
DSABNS 2026 – 17th International Conference on Dynamical Systems Applied to Biology and Natural Sciences
DSABNS 2026 – 17th International Conference on Dynamical Systems Applied to Biology and Natural Sciences
Dates: 2-6 February 2026 | Location: Granada, Spain
Participation: EMS-TAG members contributed talks, posters, and sessions on mathematical and computational modeling in life sciences.
Organization: Coordinated by Chair Maíra Aguiar and TAG members.
More info / Participate: https://sites.google.com/bcamath.org/dsabns-2026/home
EMS-TAG-MLS Colloquium
EMS-TAG-MLS Colloquium
Date: 18 March 2026
Time: 17:00 CET (45 min talk + 15 min discussion)
Format: Online (Zoom)
Speaker: Katerina Kaouri
Title: Modelling Across Scales and Disciplines: From Fertilization and Embryogenesis to Epidemics
Abstract: I will present an overview of a range of data-driven modelling challenges, in collaboration with other disciplines external partners. I will begin with modelling calcium signalling in In-Vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryogenesis, illustrating how multiscale approaches can link molecular dynamics to cellular and developmental outcomes. I will then share our ongoing work on modelling viral transmission in indoor environments, carried out in collaboration with architects and policymakers, with the aim of informing evidence-based policy decisions for future epidemics.
Bio: Katerina Kaouri is a Reader in Applied Mathematics and the Director for Impact and Engagement at the School of Mathematics, Cardiff University. She is from Cyprus and moved to the UK for her studies; she holds a BA in Mathematics from the University of Cambridge and a DPhil(PhD) from the University of Oxford. Katerina has been working on a range of challenges mainly stemming from biology and medicine, in collaboration with other disciplines, clinics, government and society. She is also the co-founder and coordinator of the European Study Groups with Industry in Cyprus (ESGI125, ESGI146). She has also co-founded the non-profit SciCo Cyprus and the Mediterranean Science Festival to communicate science to the public and she was a TEDx Speaker and a TED-Ed educator. Furthermore, she has been involved in large-scale public engagement projects such as the SciShops.eu H2020 project where 18 organisations in 12 EU countries tackled societal challenges through co-creative approaches. During the pandemic she led a modelling team that informed policies of the Welsh Government; she continues working on epidemic preparedness in collaboration with architects and policymakers and is a member of the Policy Modelling Unit of the Welsh Government. She represents the UK in the Councils of the European Consortium of Mathematics in Industry (ECMI) and of EU-Maths-In. She is a member of the Scientific Advisory Panel of the Newton Gateway. She is the recipient of the 2025 IMA Hedy Lamarr Prize for Knowledge Exchange in Mathematics and Its Applications.
Connection details will be circulated on the day of the event.
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