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Dr Michael Plank, Prof Matthew Simpson
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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
About the Project
Background
The Biomathematics Research Centre was set up within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics to promote Biomathematics and Biostatistics. Our group of mathematicians and statisticians work with biologists on a wide spectrum of projects. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Canterbury is ranked in the top 150 worldwide. Our PhD graduates go on to secure research positions and other high-calibre jobs around the world. For general information on postgraduate studies at the University of Canterbury, see www.canterbury.ac.nz/postgrad.
Project Description
Cell invasion underpins a range of physiological and pathological process, for example embryonic development, wound healing and malignant invasion. These processes span a wide range of spatial scales, from the microscopic cues for individual cells to the overall behaviour of the invading population. Understanding the complex relationships between these scales is crucial because clinical interventions aimed at either enhancing (e.g. in a wound healing context) or retarding (e.g. in malignant invasion) cell invasion depend on influencing the behaviour of individual cells. The aim of this project is to develop new mathematical models for how the effects of these microscopic interactions are felt across biological scales. The new models will be used in conjunction with experimental data to predict clinically relevant outcomes and to test the efficacy of various intervention strategies aimed at modifying the invasion process.
The project will use a mixture of techniques, for example individual-based simulations, partial differential equations, statistical methods for experimental data.
Applicants should hold an Honours or Masters degree in mathematics or a related subject. The project would suit a student with strengths in one or more of the following areas: mathematical modelling in biology; dynamical systems; probability theory and stochastic processes; computational mathematics.
The Biomathematics Research Centre was set up within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics to promote Biomathematics and Biostatistics. Our group of mathematicians and statisticians work with biologists on a wide spectrum of projects. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Canterbury is ranked in the top 150 worldwide. Our PhD graduates go on to secure research positions and other high-calibre jobs around the world. For general information on postgraduate studies at the University of Canterbury, see www.canterbury.ac.nz/postgrad.
Project Description
Cell invasion underpins a range of physiological and pathological process, for example embryonic development, wound healing and malignant invasion. These processes span a wide range of spatial scales, from the microscopic cues for individual cells to the overall behaviour of the invading population. Understanding the complex relationships between these scales is crucial because clinical interventions aimed at either enhancing (e.g. in a wound healing context) or retarding (e.g. in malignant invasion) cell invasion depend on influencing the behaviour of individual cells. The aim of this project is to develop new mathematical models for how the effects of these microscopic interactions are felt across biological scales. The new models will be used in conjunction with experimental data to predict clinically relevant outcomes and to test the efficacy of various intervention strategies aimed at modifying the invasion process.
The project will use a mixture of techniques, for example individual-based simulations, partial differential equations, statistical methods for experimental data.
Applicants should hold an Honours or Masters degree in mathematics or a related subject. The project would suit a student with strengths in one or more of the following areas: mathematical modelling in biology; dynamical systems; probability theory and stochastic processes; computational mathematics.
Funding Notes
The scholarship includes:
• A stipend of NZ$25,000 per annum for 3 years.
• Tuition fees for a domestic or international student for 3 years.
• A budget of NZ$5,000 per annum for project-related expenses, e.g. research visits, attendance at appropriate conferences.
• For overseas students, some contribution to the cost of travelling to New Zealand may be possible.
Funding is provided by the RSNZ Marsden Fund.
Applications should include a CV, including course grades, contact details and the names and contact details of two possible academic referees.
• A stipend of NZ$25,000 per annum for 3 years.
• Tuition fees for a domestic or international student for 3 years.
• A budget of NZ$5,000 per annum for project-related expenses, e.g. research visits, attendance at appropriate conferences.
• For overseas students, some contribution to the cost of travelling to New Zealand may be possible.
Funding is provided by the RSNZ Marsden Fund.
Applications should include a CV, including course grades, contact details and the names and contact details of two possible academic referees.
