top of page
News


NITMB
2 days ago
Two NSF-Simons NITMB Members Awarded Prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships
NITMB members Niall Mangan and Jeremy Hoskins have been awarded prestigious 2025 Sloan Research Fellowships


NITMB
Jan 27
Announcing: Awarded Internal Project Grants
NITMB is proud to announce the Institute has awarded funding to support ten new internal research projects.

NITMB
Jan 27
Many more is different: A conversation with Andrea Liu
Meet Andrea Liu, Hepburn Professor of Physics at the University of Pennsylvania

NITMB
Jan 24
Studying cell division to benefit humanity: A conversation with Orlando Arguello-Miranda
Meet Orlando Arguello-Miranda, assistant professor in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at North Carolina State University!

NITMB
Jan 21
Exploring complexity in biological systems: A conversation with Oni Basu
Meet NITMB Member Oni Basu, associate professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago

NITMB
Dec 19, 2024
What structured computations explain the brain? A conversation with Xaq Pitkow
Meet Xaq Pitkow, associate professor of computational neuroscience at Carnegie Mellon University

NITMB
Dec 18, 2024
Upcoming Workshop: Biological Systems that Learn
Explore the NITMB's upcoming workshop, Biological Systems that Learn

NITMB
Dec 16, 2024
How does host immunity regulate pathogen populations? A conversation with Sarah Cobey
Meet Sarah Cobey, NITMB Member and Professor of Ecology and Evolution at the University of Chicago


NITMB
Nov 24, 2024
Igniting the future of interdisciplinary research at the Random Dynamical Systems, with Applications in Biology workshop
Mathematicians and biologists from around the world recently convened for the Random Dynamical Systems, with Applications in Biology


NITMB
Nov 15, 2024
Learning about phenotypes through genetic perturbations: A conversation with Ben Kuznets-Speck
Meet Ben Kuznets-Speck, postdoctoral research fellow at Northwestern University

NITMB
Nov 1, 2024
Applying statistical models to social impact research: A conversation with Sonja Petrović
Meet Sonja Petrović, Professor of Applied Mathematics at the Illinois Institute of Technology

NITMB
Oct 28, 2024
Uncovering the impact of microbes on primate ecology and evolution: A conversation with Katherine Amato
We spoke with Professor Amato to explore the impact of microbes on primates

NITMB
Oct 24, 2024
Solving complex machine learning optimization problems: A conversation with Jorge Nocedal
We spoke with Professor Nocedal to learn more about his work with optimization


NITMB
Oct 21, 2024
Upcoming Workshop: Random Dynamical Systems, with Applications in Biology
Explore the NITMB's upcoming workshop, Random Dynamical Systems, with Applications in Biology

NITMB
Oct 9, 2024
Announcing: NITMB Seminar Series
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology Seminar Series aims to bring together a mix of mathematicians and...


NITMB
Sep 27, 2024
Electric signals and cell membranes: A conversation with Petia Vlahovska
Meet Petia Vlahovska, Professor of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics at Northwestern University


NITMB
Sep 26, 2024
Announcing: Awarded External Project Grants
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology is proud to announce the Institute has awarded funding to support...


NITMB
Sep 24, 2024
Internal Project Proposals: Now Accepting Applications
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology requests proposals for internal research projects


NITMB
Sep 17, 2024
Complex computations in interconnected neurons: A conversation with Christoph Miehl
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology is building community and expanding research possibilities with...


NITMB
Sep 11, 2024
Call for Nominations: NSF-Simons NITMB Faculty Membership
The NSF-Simons NITMB is now accepting nomination packages for new faculty members


NITMB
Sep 10, 2024
Exploring single cell signaling dynamics: A conversation with Keara Lane
We spoke with Keara Lane to learn about Lane’s work with single cell signaling dynamics.


NITMB
Aug 29, 2024
‘Highlight of my summer’; NSF-Simons NITMB concludes inaugural Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Learn more about the impact of the NITMB's Summer Undergraduate Research Program


NITMB
Aug 29, 2024
Celebrating the NSF-Simons NITMB’s First Visiting Scholar, Connie Phong
“If you are the slightest bit interested, you should definitely apply” Connie Phong, NSF-Simons NITMB Visiting Scholar, on the NITMB’s...


NITMB
Aug 27, 2024
Robustness of ecological communities driven by correlated perturbations: A conversation with Srilena Kundu
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology is building community and expanding research possibilities with...


NITMB
Aug 27, 2024
How do cells make decisions? A conversation with Luisa Arispe
We spoke with Luisa Arispe to learn more about Luisa Arispe and the work Professor Arispe conducts with endothelial cells.


NITMB
Aug 26, 2024
Finding universal relationships between environmental and organismal features: A conversation with Jasmine Nirody
We spoke with Jasmine Nirody to learn more about her research interests and work with the NITMB.


NITMB
Aug 21, 2024
Decoding epithelia behavior: A conversation with Sally Horne-Badovinac
Learn about Professor Sally Horne-Badovinac and Horne-Badovinac’s work with epithelia.


NITMB
Aug 13, 2024
Understanding Dynamical Patterns of Pathogen Evolution: A Conversation with Lauren McGough
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology is building community and expanding research possibilities with...


NITMB
Jul 30, 2024
Sharing science: NSF-Simons NITMB summer undergraduate researchers explore effective science communication
More than ever, the ability to effectively communicate is essential for the careers of researchers...

NITMB
Jul 30, 2024
Exploring Biological Systems with Machine Learning: A Conversation with Manu Jayadharan
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology is building community and expanding research possibilities with...

NITMB
Jul 29, 2024
Utilizing topology to explore biological mechanisms: A conversation with Shmuel Weinberger
Meet Shmuel Weinberger, the Andrew MacLeish Distinguished Service Professor of Mathematics at the University of Chicago

NITMB
Jul 23, 2024
Intersecting Manifold Learning and Riemannian Optimization: A Conversation with Ryan Robinett
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology is building community and expanding research possibilities with...


NITMB
Jun 27, 2024
Inspiring the Next Generation of Mathematicians and Biologists: NSF-Simons NITMB Launches Inaugural Summer Undergraduate Research Program
NITMB Deputy Director of Outreach William (Bill) Kath presents to NITMB’s summer undergraduate researchers during orientation...

NITMB
Jun 26, 2024
Understanding and Engineering Microbes to Improve Human Health: A Conversation with Arthur Prindle
Arthur Prindle is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Chemical and Biological Engineering...

NITMB
Jun 25, 2024
Timekeeping in Growing Cyanobacteria: A Conversation with Sneha Kachhara
Sneha Kachhara, a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Molecular Biosciences at Northwestern University, will be featured during...

NITMB
Jun 3, 2024
Applying Math to Answer Life's Fundamental Questions
“Our society is seeing an explosion in both the types and amounts of new experimental data being collected concerning biological systems”

NITMB
May 30, 2024
NSF-Simons NITMB Sparks Innovative Collaboration at ‘Ecological Dynamics’ Workshop
The Ecological Dynamics of Microbial Communities, new approaches workshop was the first of the NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory...


NITMB
May 30, 2024
NSF-Simons NITMB Launches Summer Undergraduate Research Program for Summer 2024
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology will be launching the Institute's Summer Undergraduate Research...

NITMB
May 29, 2024
Delineating Ongoing Computations in the Neocortex: A Conversation with Jason MacLean
We reached out to Jason MacLean to learn more about his work, his inspirations, and how the NITMB supports his research

NITMB
May 29, 2024
Announcing: Research-In-Progress Meetings
Members of the NITMB community are invited to join us for Research-In-Progress meetings, an informal venue for members of the NITMB to...

NITMB
May 29, 2024
Science + Tea at the NITMB
Cookies, Cuppa, and Chalk Join us for Science + Tea at the NITMB! Science + Tea is a weekly social event encouraging researchers in...

NITMB
May 10, 2024
Simons Foundation Co-Founder, Mathematician and Investor Jim Simons Dies at 86
It is with great sadness that the Simons Foundation announces the death of its co-founder and chair emeritus, James Harris Simons

NITMB
Apr 25, 2024
‘Ecological Dynamics’ Workshop: Supporting Early Career Researchers
NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology will convene the next workshop, Ecological Dynamics of Microbial...


NITMB
Apr 25, 2024
‘Rigorous Discussion’ of Critical Questions in Mathematics and Biology at the 2024 NITMB Annual Meeting
NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology members and guests gathered for the Institute’s annual meeting at the...

NITMB
Apr 23, 2024
Understanding Biological Synchrony with Applied Mathematics: A Conversation with Daniel Abrams
“Synchrony is everywhere once you start to look for it.” The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology is...

NITMB
Mar 27, 2024
Visiting Scholars Program - Now Accepting Applications
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology invites scholars to apply to its Visiting Scholars Program. The...

NITMB
Mar 18, 2024
The 2024 Internal Research Projects
NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology faculty members are collaborating across disciplines and universities...

NITMB
Mar 7, 2024
NSF-Simons NITMB Welcomes the Inaugural Cohort of NITMB Fellows
The NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology is proud to present our inaugural cohort of NITMB Fellows...


NITMB
Feb 29, 2024
Inaugural ‘Emerging Directions Workshop’ a ‘Tremendous Success’
“The Emerging Directions Workshop was a tremendous success. Over 100 participants from more than 15 diverse disciplines were absorbed in...

NITMB
Feb 15, 2024
NSF-Simons NITMB marries mathematicians and biologists to catalyze innovation at the ‘Emerging Directions Workshop’
“Our aim is to impact not just our own work, but new promising paths at the interface of math and biology” - Stephanie Palmer, NITMB...
RSS Feed
bottom of page