User talk:Lauren M. Magee

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— Kam D. Dahlquist 17:50, 29 January 2015 (EST)

I've answered your question on my User talk page. — Kam D. Dahlquist 21:28, 29 January 2015 (EST)

Answer from Dr. Fitzpatrick

You asked What importance do you see in the interdisciplinary study of biology and mathematics? Why do you think it is becoming necessary to integrate the two fields and how do you imagine math being integrated into the study of biology in the future?

I think biology is starting to catch up with physics, which has been traditionally aligned with mathematics. Biology is sufficiently complex that the reductionist approach in physics really does not work well. It has taken mathematics longer to develop a rich enough tool set to be able to help with biology. The importance of mathematical modeling in biology involves many points. Modeling helps to identify key assumptions and examine their implications. Even if the model doesn't fit data exactly, the qualitative behavior can provide insights into the biological system under study. Physics provides an example of how mathematics can help with advancement, but physics is sort of the low-hanging fruit for mathematics: physics is much easier for modeling. I believe the mathematical modes of inquiry can help to clarify questions in biology, suggest experiments, and support treatment design for all kinds of diseases. Ben G. Fitzpatrick 01:51, 21 January 2015 (EST)

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Spring 2015 Biomath talk

You asked What importance do you see in the interdisciplinary study of biology and mathematics? Why do you think it is becoming necessary to integrate the two fields and how do you imagine math being integrated into the study of biology in the future?

I think biology is starting to catch up with physics, which has been traditionally aligned with mathematics. Biology is sufficiently complex that the reductionist approach in physics really does not work well. It has taken mathematics longer to develop a rich enough tool set to be able to help with biology. The importance of mathematical modeling in biology involves many points. Modeling helps to identify key assumptions and examine their implications. Even if the model doesn't fit data exactly, the qualitative behavior can provide insights into the biological system under study. Physics provides an example of how mathematics can help with advancement, but physics is sort of the low-hanging fruit for mathematics: physics is much easier for modeling. I believe the mathematical modes of inquiry can help to clarify questions in biology, suggest experiments, and support treatment design for all kinds of diseases. Ben G. Fitzpatrick 01:51, 21 January 2015 (EST)

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