Organisers:
Hwayeon Ryu (Elon University, USA)
Adrianne Jenner (Queensland University of Technology)
Jennifer Flegg (University of Melbourne)
Robyn Araujo (University of Melbourne)

Program Description:

The two-week MATRIX workshop focuses on collaborative research, in small groups of under-represented genders including female-identifying researchers, each group working on an open problem in a particular area of mathematical biology guided by a senior group leader. Each group will include researchers at different career stages, from early career mathematicians to leaders in the field, to bolster leadership among senior mathematical biologists and data scientists, and to provide mentoring for early career mathematicians. Complementing the research time there will be activities engaging all participants, including lighting talks, poster session, career panels, discussions, and community-building activities. The group members will be chosen from invitees or applicants. Under-represented groups such as female-identifying researchers or non-binary individuals, and those isolated geographically from potential collaborators, are especially encouraged to apply. The benefit of such a structured program with leaders, projects and working groups planned in advance is intended to provide vertically integrated mentoring: senior leaders will meet, mentor, and collaborate with the brightest junior researchers in the field of mathematical biology on a research project of their choosing, and junior mathematicians and graduate students will develop their network of colleagues and supporters and encounter important new research areas to work in, thereby fostering a successful research career.

Program Structure:

TBD

Registration:

• Deadline: TBD
• Registration is by invitation only. If you are interested to participate in this program, please contact one of the organisers with your CV and research background.
• Arrival date: 26 April 2026

ASSOCIATED EVENTS
MATRIX Wine and Cheese Afternoon 24 March 2026
On the first Tuesday of each program, MATRIX provides a pre-dinner wine and cheese afternoon. Produce is locally-sourced to showcase delicacies from the region.