Organisers:
Alexander Johnston (Queensland University of Technology)
Ruth Baker (University of Oxford, UK)
Hilary Hunt (Queensland University of Technology)
Cathy Gray (University of New South Wales)
Thomas Williams (University of Melbourne)

Program Description:

This MATRIX research program will bring together international and Australian researchers to advance mathematical and computational methods for modelling and inference in cellular systems. The program is motivated by the growing need for rigorous mathematical frameworks to understand the complexity of life at the cellular level. Biological systems are inherently stochastic, high-dimensional, and dynamic, posing significant challenges for both model construction and parameter inference.

The workshop will focus on four biological themes: yeast mistranslation, central carbon metabolism, transcriptomic logic, and the cell envelope. Each of these themes presents unique mathematical challenges. These include the development of scalable inference algorithms, the integration of mechanistic and data-driven models, and the analysis of multi-scale biological networks.

The program will feature plenary talks from leading international experts in mathematical biology, stochastic modelling, and machine learning, alongside collaborative workshops designed to foster interdisciplinary problem-solving.

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: 30 August 2026

ASSOCIATED EVENTS
MATRIX Wine and Cheese Afternoon 1 September 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.