Interdisciplinary research at the interface of mathematics and life sciences

Bonn Center for Mathematical Life Sciences

The Bonn Center for Mathematical Life Sciences (BCML) is dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of mathematics and the life sciences.

Mathematical modeling and data analysis are crucial for addressing complex problems in biology, medicine, and epidemiology. The integration of these fields offers significant potential for both fundamental research and medical applications.

At BCML, our mission is to strengthen this interface, fostering collaborative efforts that combine expertise in mathematics with cutting-edge life sciences research. Our primary focus is on the development of models and analytical techniques to understand biological processes, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases.

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BCML News & Events

Additional MaLiS Clubs on September 10 and 26

In September, we will host two additional MaLiS CLubs. On September 10, Esti Yeger-Lotem and Tal Shay from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Israel) will present their research, and on September 26 Ioannis Alexopoulos from the Justus Liebig University Giessen and Daniel Galcis from the University of Birmingham (UK).

Fourth MaLiS Club of 2025 at Biomedical Center II

On June 27, the next Mathematical Life Sciences (MaLiS) Club will take place at the Biomedical Center II on Venusberg Campus.

SAVE THE DATE for the 2nd Bonn Conference on Mathematical Life Sciences

From March 16 to 19 2026, we will host the 2nd Bonn Conference for Mathematical Life Sciences. The Conference will take place at the Auditorium Center Poppelsdorf.

MaLiS Club on May 23 2025

On May 23, the Mathematical Life Sciences (MaLiS) Club took place at in the beautiful historical location "Lipschitz-Saal" at the Center for Mathematics in Bonn-Poppelsdorf.

MaLiS Club on April 11 2025

The second Mathematical Life Sciences (MaLiS) Club took place at the "Alte Sternwarte" in Bonn-Poppelsdorf on April 11, 2025.

Navigation software supports kidney research

Many kidney diseases are manifested by protein in the urine. However, until now it was not possible to determine whether the protein excretion is caused by only a few, but severely damaged, or by many moderately damaged of the millions of small kidney filters, known as glomeruli. Researchers at the University Hospital Bonn, in cooperation with mathematicians from the University of Bonn, have developed a new computer method to clarify this question experimentally. The results of their work have now been published as an article in press in the leading kidney research journal "Kidney International".

With “mini-tumor” and digital twin for personalized cancer therapy

Improving treatment recommendations for colon cancer patients: This is the goal of a collaborative project funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research between the University of Bonn, the company ESQlabs, and the University Hospital Bonn (UKB). "ISPOT-K" combines organoids derived from patients with digital twin technology.

MaLiS Club on January 24 2025

The first Mathematical Life Sciences (MaLiS) Club of 2025 took place at the BMZII on Venusberg-Campus on January 24, 2025.

Contact

Dr. Christina Fricke

christina.fricke@uni-bonn.de

bcml@uni-bonn.de

+49 228 73-69444

Meike Busch-Auf der Mauer

meike.busch@uni-bonn.de

+49 228 73-69445