Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications

Biology is inherently complex. Current approaches based on reductionist thinking can only characterize a limited number of key aspects of biology, but failing to chart a complete picture of how biology functions and changes in response to various environmental stimuli. Taking advantage of the strengths of BIMSA, we launch an interdisciplinary forum to exchange and cross-pollinate ideas, concepts, and theories from distinct (sub)disciplines of mathematics and biology. Through this forum, mathematicians can offer their skills to help biologists solve biological complexities, whereas biologists can identify and disseminate new practical problems to promote mathematical development. Our first discussion will take place in conference room 1110 at BIMSA, 10 am to 4 pm, Monday, November 7, 2022. The title of this discussion is “Information-geometric biology: Yau's path homology meets omics data (信息几何生物学：Yau道路同源理论相遇组学数据）”. We will discuss how Prof. Yau’s path homology can be used to disentangle the complexities of biological networks. Welcome to join!