The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS) is changing how we study and predict the behaviour of living systems. and engineer the living world. Launched at the University of Melbourne, this Centre has received $35 million in ARC funding.

MACSYS is developing the mathematical tools and computer models needed to make biology more predictive – helping scientists describe how cells work and forecast what they’ll do next.  The Centre’s goal is to create detailed whole-cell models that complement traditional laboratory research, tackle major biological challenges, and support new breakthroughs in biotechnology.

The Australian Research Council featured MACSYS in this news story following the official Centre Launch:  https://www.arc.gov.au/news-publications/media/feature-articles/bold-leap-predictive-biology