---------------------------------------------------- Subject: SMB Digest v08i28 SMB Digest July 25, 2008 Volume 08 Issue 28 ISSN 1086-6566 Editor: Ray Mejía ray(at)smb(dot)org Note: Information about the Society for Mathematical Biology, including an application for membership, may be found in the SMB Home Page, http://www.smb.org/index.shtml . Access the Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, the official journal of SMB, at http://www.springer.com/11538 . Inquiries about membership or BMB fulfillment should be sent to membership(at)smb(dot)org . Issue's Topics: TSD 2008 Call for Demonstrations and Participation CfP: LATA 2009, April 2-8, Tarragona CfP: SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems TOC: Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, Volume 70 Number 5 F1000 Biology: Now Free to Explore New FDA Fellowship Program July COPUS Update Postdoctoral Position: Mathematical Biology, IUPUI Postdoctoral Position: Program for Evolutionary Dynamics, Harvard Assistant Professorships & Research Assistant Professorships, U Mich SMBnet Reminders ---------------------------------------------------- From: TSD 2008 Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:46:43 +0200 Subject: TSD 2008 Call for Demonstrations and Participation TSD 2008 - CALL FOR DEMONSTRATIONS AND PARTICIPATION Eleventh International Conference on TEXT, SPEECH and DIALOGUE (TSD 2008) Brno, Czech Republic, 8-12 September 2008 http://www.tsdconference.org/ The conference is organized by the Faculty of Informatics, Masaryk University, Brno, and the Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen. The conference is supported by International Speech Communication Association. ---------------------------------------------------- From: carlos.martin@urv.cat Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:21:19 +0200 Subject: CfP: LATA 2009, April 2-8, Tarragona Call for Papers 3rd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LANGUAGE AND AUTOMATA THEORY AND APPLICATIONS (LATA 2009) Tarragona, Spain, April 2-8, 2009 http://grammars.grlmc.com/LATA2009/ AIMS: LATA is a yearly conference in theoretical computer science and its applications. As linked to the International PhD School in Formal Languages and Applications that was developed at the host institute in the period 2002-2006, LATA 2009 will reserve significant room for young scholars at the beginning of their career. It will aim at attracting contributions from both classical theory fields and application areas (bioinformatics, systems biology, language technology, artificial intelligence, etc.). REGISTRATION: The period for registration will be open since September 1, 2008 to April 2, 2009. The registration form can be found at the website of the conference: http://grammars.grlmc.com/LATA2009/ Early registration fees: 450 euros Early registration fees (PhD students): 225 euros Registration fees: 540 euros Registration fees (PhD students): 270 euros FUNDING: Up to 20 grants covering partial-board accommodation will be available for nonlocal PhD students. To apply, candidates must e-mail their CV together with a copy of the document proving their present status as a PhD student. IMPORTANT DATES: Paper submission: October 22, 2008 Notification of paper acceptance or rejection: December 10, 2008 Application for funding (PhD students): December 15, 2008 Notification of funding acceptance or rejection: December 19, 2008 Final version of the paper for the proceedings: December 24, 2008 Early registration: December 31, 2008 Starting of the conference: April 2, 2009 Submission to the journal special issue: June 22, 2009 FURTHER INFORMATION: carlos.martin@urv.cat ADDRESS: LATA 2009 Research Group on Mathematical Linguistics Rovira i Virgili University Plaza Imperial Tarraco, 1 43005 Tarragona, Spain Phone: +34-977-559543 Fax: +34-977-559597 ---------------------------------------------------- From: Kirsten Wilden Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:51:25 -0400 Subject: CfP: SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems Conference Name: SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems (DS09) Location: Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, Snowbird, Utah Dates: May 17-21, 2009 Invited Speakers: Frank Allgöwer, Universität Stuttgart, Germany John Bush, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Henk Dijkstra, Utrecht University, The Netherlands Ute Ebert, Centrum voor Wiskunde en Informatica (CWI), The Netherlands Robert Ghrist, University of Pennsylvania Alain Goriely, University of Arizona Rachel Kuske, University of British Columbia, Canada Ian Melbourne, University of Surrey, United Kingdom Igor Mezic, University of California, Santa Barbara Tere M. Seara, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain The Call for Presentations for this conference is available at: http://www.siam.org/meetings/ds09/ Deadlines October 14, 2008 EDT: Minisymposium proposals November 11, 2008 EST: Abstracts for contributed and minisymposium speakers For additional information, contact the SIAM Conference Department at meetings@siam.org. ---------------------------------------------------- From: Springer Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:08:25 -0700 (PDT) Subject: TOC: Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, Volume 70 Number 5 Volume 70 Number 5 of "Bulletin of Mathematical Biology" is now available on the SpringerLink web site at http://springer.r.delivery.net/r/r?2.1.Ee.2Tp.1gRqkl.Bwq%2akk..T.FahA.30WI.NEWEeX00 IN THIS ISSUE: A Mathematical Study of the Differential Effects of Two SERCA Isoforms on Ca2+ Oscillations in Pancreatic Islets Author(s): Richard Bertram, Rudy C. Arceo Page: 1251 - 1271 Determining Important Parameters in the Spread of Malaria Through the Sensitivity Analysis of a Mathematical Model Author(s): Nakul Chitnis, James M. Hyman, Jim M. Cushing Page: 1272 - 1296 A Stochastic Spatial Dynamical Model for Aedes Aegypti Author(s): Marcelo Otero, Nicolás Schweigmann, Hernán G. Solari Page: 1297 - 1325 A Model for Mechano-Electrical Feedback Effects on Atrial Flutter Interval Variability Author(s): Michela Masé, Leon Glass, Flavia Ravelli Page: 1326 - 1347 Modeling and Analysis of the Effect of Training on $\dot{V}O_{2}$  Kinetics and Anaerobic Capacity Author(s): J. R. Stirling, M. S. Zakynthinaki, V. Billat Page: 1348 - 1370 Allee Effect and Control of Lake System Invasion Author(s): A. B. Potapov, M. A. Lewis Page: 1371 - 1397 Maximum Number of Fixed Points in Regulatory Boolean Networks Author(s): Julio Aracena Page: 1398 - 1409 Analytical Results for Individual and Group Selection of Any Intensity Author(s): Arne Traulsen, Noam Shoresh, Martin A. Nowak Page: 1410 - 1424 Mean Lifetime and First-Passage Time of the Enzyme Species Involved in an Enzyme Reaction. Application to Unstable Enzyme Systems Author(s): E. Arribas, A. Muñoz-Lopez, M. J. Garcia-Meseguer, A. Lopez-Najera, L. Avalos, F. Garcia-Molina, M. Garcia-Moreno, R. Varon Page: 1425 - 1449 A Computational Study of the Development of Epithelial Acini: II. Necessary Conditions for Structure and Lumen Stability Author(s): Katarzyna A. Rejniak, Alexander R. A. Anderson Page: 1450 - 1479 Transient Responses to Spatial Perturbations in Advective Systems Author(s): Kurt E. Anderson, Roger M. Nisbet, Edward McCauley Page: 1480 - 1502 A Geometric Comparison of Single Chain Multi-State Models of Ion Channel Gating Author(s): Allan R. Willms, Dominic Nelson Page: 1503 - 1524 ---------------------------------------------------- From: Dave Weedon Date: Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 12:54 PM Resent-From: Raymond Mejia Subject: F1000 Biology: Now Free to Explore We have important news about Faculty of 1000 Biology (www.f1000biology.com) - the lists of selected papers are now free for everyone to browse and search. ---------------------------------------------------- From: "Sokolove, Patricia (NIH/OD) [E]" Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:00:03 -0400 Resent-From: Raymond Mejia Subject: New FDA Fellowship Program FDA Launches Fellowship Program to Develop Pipeline of Scientists, Other Professionals The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced it is launching a two-year fellowship program aimed at attracting scientists, engineers and health professionals to the agency. The FDA Commissioner's Fellowship Program will provide participants with advanced training in the scientific analysis involved in the safety and regulatory decisions unique to the agency's mission. "Attracting the best scientists to FDA helps us make timely decisions and give doctors and patients helpful and accurate advice about treatment options. And timely decisions encourage more investment in developing new drugs and better medical devices," said Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Tevi D. Troy. "The FDA Commissioner's Fellowship Program will not only bring great fellows in the door, but encourage them to make FDA their career." Applicants are being considered for the first entering class of the program, which will begin in October 2008. The agency is seeking physicians, microbiologists, chemists, statisticians, pharmacists, biomedical engineers, nutritionists, veterinarians and other science professionals. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in medicine or another scientific field; engineers must have at least a bachelor's degree. Between 30 and 40 applicants will be accepted for the first entering class. "The FDA is a science-based regulatory agency, and to fulfill our mission over the coming decade we will need to recruit thousands of highly skilled scientists and others with specialized and relevant expertise," said Frank M. Torti, M.D., M.P.H., principal deputy commissioner and chief scientist. "The FDA Commissioner's Fellowship Program is designed to attract these people to the FDA and provide them with in-depth knowledge of the science that underpins regulatory decisions as we meet the challenges of both globalization and rapid changes in science and technology." The FDA Commissioner's Fellowship Program will include coursework and extensive hands-on experience in FDA regulatory science including regulatory review opportunities. More than 20 courses and seminars will be offered on topics including FDA law, ethics and decision making, biostatistics, clinical trial design, population science and epidemiology, risk assessment, international activities, budgeting and operations, leadership, and public policy. A full listing of courses is available at http://www.fda.gov/commissionersfellowships/default.htm. The courses will be taught at the agency's new, state-of-the-art campus at White Oak, Md., and at other facilities by senior FDA staff and faculty from universities in the region. During the first semester, each fellow will identify an in-depth research project to be completed during the program, allowing each fellow to explore a specific area of interest under the guidance of a senior FDA scientist who will serve as a preceptor. Fellows will devote about 70 percent of their time to the scientific project and 30 percent to coursework. More information about the FDA Commissioner's Fellowship Program and instructions for applicants are available at http://www.fda.gov/commissionersfellowships/program.html ---------------------------------------------------- From: Sheri Potter Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:01:35 -0400 Subject: July COPUS Update Highlights from the July Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science Newsletter, the COPUS Clarion is available online at http://copusproject.org/resources/COPUS-Clarion-2008-07.pdf : 1. QUEST: A Different Kind of Science and Nature Adventure July's Clarion details KQED Public Broadcasting's QUEST initiative: a northern California focused science and environment series. Now a year and a half into its production cycle, QUEST produces 48 weekly science and environment radios shows and 20 half-hour TV programs. http://www.kqed.org/quest 2. What A Year! Cool Science is Happening Now The What A Year! web site highlights today's exciting research breakthroughs and gives information about the people behind current research projects and activities. Written for high school students, teachers, and the public, the site portrays the science happening around us--literally in our own backyards --every day! http://www.WhatAYear.org ---------------------------------------------------- From: "Kuznetsov, Alexey S" Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:56:33 -0400 Subject: Postdoctoral Position: Mathematical Biology, IUPUI Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Post-Doctoral Position in Mathematical Biology The IUPUI Department of Mathematical Sciences and the Center for Mathematical Biosciences invite applications for a one-year postdoctoral position in mathematical and computational biology, beginning September 1, 2008 (or later). This position may be renewed for an additional year based upon the availability of funds. We are located in Indianapolis on the IUPUI Health Sciences campus, the focal point of the Indiana Life Sciences Initiative, which provides an excellent environment for collaborative research in many areas of quantitative biosciences. The postdoctoral fellow will participate in an ongoing project on the exploration of dynamical properties and signal processing performed by the brain. The project has strong mathematical and biological components, offering interaction with experimental collaborators. Please visit www.math.iupui.edu/~alexey/research.html for more information. Applicants should have a Ph.D in Mathematics, Physics, or a related field, as well as a background in Dynamical Systems and programming experience. Working knowledge in Computational Neuroscience is also desired. To apply, please send your CV, list of publications, research statement, and contact information for three references to Prof. Alexey Kuznetsov via e-mail: akuznetsov at math dot iupui dot edu, or by regular mail: 402 N. Blackford Street, LD 270, Indianapolis, IN 46202. IUPUI is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F/D. ---------------------------------------------------- From: Jordan Bice Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:29:36 -0400 Subject: Postdoctoral Position: Program for Evolutionary Dynamics, Harvard POSTDOCTORAL POSITION Program for Evolutionary Dynamics Harvard University Website: http://www.ped.fas.harvard.edu The Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard University is seeking a computational scientist to develop tools for analyzing problems in evolutionary biology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in stochastic processes and be an excellent programmer. The opening is a position for a postdoctoral fellow. Interested candidates should send a research statement, current curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to Jordan Bice by email at bice@fas.harvard.edu or to the following address: Jordan Bice Program for Evolutionary Dynamics Harvard University 1 Brattle Square, Suite 6 Cambridge, MA 02138-3758 We strongly encourage applications from female and other underrepresented minority candidates. Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. ---------------------------------------------------- From: "Aris, Rosemarie" Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:00:07 -0400 Subject: Assistant Professorships & Research Assistant Professorships, U Mich University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Assistant Professorships and T. H. Hildebrandt Research Assistant Professorships Description: These positions for up to three years are designed to provide mathematicians with favorable circumstances for academic career development in research and teaching. Assistant Professorships have a teaching responsibility of two courses per semester; T.H. Hildebrandt positions have a responsibility of one course per semester. These positions may be combined with other postdoctoral fellowships and grant funding, giving additional reductions in teaching responsibility. Eligibility: Preference is given to candidates who receive the Ph.D. degree in 2007 or later and who submit a completed application by December 15, 2008. Salary amount: Salary is competitive and there are opportunities for supplemental summer salary. Application information: For information, application and a list of current tenured mathematics faculty, visit http://www.math.lsa.umich.edu/information/postdoc_positions.shtml. This form may also be obtained by e-mail from math-postdoc-search@umich.edu; or by mail to: Hiring Committee, Department of Mathematics, University of Michigan, 2074 East Hall, 530 Church, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1043. The preferred method is applying at the AMS website: www.ams.org/employment (math jobs). Please provide evidence of teaching excellence. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. ---------------------------------------------------- Subject: SMBnet Reminders To subscribe to the SMB Digest please point your browser at http://list.auckland.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/math-smbnet and complete the subscription information. 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