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The Aerodynamics and Biology of Insect Flight

The Aerodynamics and Biology of Insect Flight

To understand insect flight, researchers study aerodynamics, evolution, and the biological workings of insect bodies.

Memory Consolidation during REM Sleep

Memory Consolidation during REM Sleep

At LS20, Sujith Vijayan presented a model for the pathways of the brain that consolidate memories during REM sleep.

Modelling the Severity of Influenza

Modelling the Severity of Influenza

Amber Smith presented a model relating viral load and lung damage from influenza A during LS20.  

Oncolytic Viruses for Therapeutic Cancer Vaccination

Oncolytic Viruses for Therapeutic Cancer Vaccination

During LS20, Morgan Craig explored the potential of oncolytic viruses as therapeutic cancer vaccines.

Stage Structured Model Measures Distribution Among Transient Fish Species

Stage Structured Model Measures Distribution Among Transient Fish Species

Jude Kong employed a species distribution model to account for the complex dynamics of migrating fish species at...

Modeling Adoptive Cell Transfer in Heart Transplants

Modeling Adoptive Cell Transfer in Heart Transplants

Julia Arciero presented a model that examines the feasibility of adoptive cell transfer in heart transplant cases at LS20.

Challenging Statistical Independence in Co-Infections by Noninteracting Pathogens

Challenging Statistical Independence in Co-Infections by Noninteracting Pathogens

At LS20, Lou Gross modeled the dynamics of non-interacting pathogens and examined their non-independence.

A Run-and-Tumble Model for Phytoplankton Aggregation

A Run-and-Tumble Model for Phytoplankton Aggregation

During LS20, Nicholas Russell described his experimental and mathematical approach to modelling phytoplankton...