Organizers:
Zhisheng Shuai (University of Central Florida), Junping Shi, College of William & Mary; Yixiang Wu, Middle Tennessee State University
Description:
This minisymposium will focus on the mathematical modeling of heterogeneity across various biological systems. Heterogeneity often plays a critical role in shaping the dynamics and outcomes of biological processes. The session aims to: (i) Showcase advances in modeling techniques that capture heterogeneity; (ii) Explore the impact of heterogeneity on predictions and control strategies; (iii) Highlight applications spanning population dynamics, epidemiology, ecology and evolution; (iv) Encourage discussions on the integration of data-driven and theoretical approaches to address heterogeneity. We have confirmed 10 speakers, with 2 more awaiting confirmation (one pending administrative approval at the CDC). Among the confirmed speakers, half are female, and over half are junior researchers, including 1 PhD student and 2 postdocs. Please note that we are going to submit another proposal for the total of 12 speakers.
Tingting Tang
San Diego State University"Exploring the impact of household size on COVID-19 with coupled SEAIR mode"
Collin Kilmer
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga"Modeling Zoonotic Disease Transmission Under the Impact of Land Use Change"
Han Lu
University of Alberta"Analysis of a diffusive host-pathogen epidemic model with two-stage mechanism in a spatially heterogeneous environment"
Sameras Pal
University of Kalyani, India"The impact of microbial diseases of corals under macroalgal toxicity, overfishing and rising sea surface temperature (SST)"
