Tardes de BioMatemática

Welcome to our website for the recurring meeting of (some part of) the Mathematical-Biology community in the Lisbon area, currently organized by Davide Masoero and Léonard Monsaingeon, in collaboration with ISA Mathematics Department.  We try to meet once every two months, with one or two seminars per session followed by tea/coffee break and informal discussions.

Meeting #3: Thursday 09/04/2026, 14h30-16h30

14:30 Gonzalo de Polavieja (Champalimaud Research) - Room S2  (Bloco de Aulas)

How Animals Interact and Make Decisions in Groups

Abstract: In this talk, I will discuss what the lab has learned about how animals interact and make decisions in groups. In particular, I will present the main ideas underlying our models of collective behavior. I will also describe the tools we developed to acquire high-quality data. If time permits, I will conclude by mentioning work that explores what kinds of interacting units could give rise to intelligent behavior.

15:45 Tea and Parallel Discussions. Mathematics Building (Sertório do Monte Pereira)