Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # MACSYS We compute life. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://macsys.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [MACSYS - Gold Sponsor for ATSIMA Conference](https://macsys.org/macsys-gold-sponsor-for-atsima-conference/) - MACSYS was proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the 2025 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mathematics Alliance (ATSIMA) Conference. Held on beautiful Lunawuni (Bruny Island), Lutruwita (Tasmania), ATSIMA 2025 brought together educators, leaders, and community members to celebrate and strengthen Indigenous approaches to mathematics education. MACSYS Director Trevor Lithgow addressed attendees, reaffirming our Centre’s - [ATSIMA STEM Camp](https://macsys.org/atsima-stem-camp/) - MACSYS is partnering with ATSIMA – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mathematics Alliance to connect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with exciting, community-grounded STEM pathways. Our first joint STEM Camp took place with the Lombadina community on the Dampier Peninsula in WA, where students rotated through hands-on workshops: Mapping Country and drone demos, stop-motion - [MACSYS Wikipedia-Thon for International Women and Girls in Science Day](https://macsys.org/macsys-wikipedia-thon-for-international-women-and-girls-in-science-day/) - Did you know that only around 20% of all biographies on Wikipedia are about women? To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science👩‍🔬, MACSYS hosted a Wikipedia Edit‑a‑thon to help address this imbalance by improving and creating pages about women in STEM. This hybrid event brought together participants from across our Centre: - [MACSYS Podcast Celebrates Women in Mathematics Day](https://macsys.org/macsys-podcast-celebrates-women-in-mathematics-day/) - The MACSYS Podcast, The Random Sample, celebrated "International Women in Mathematics Day" with a special two-part series featuring important research being done by women, or those who identify as women, in science. - [MACSYS Metabolic Explorer Opens a Window into Cellular Metabolism](https://macsys.org/metabolic-explorer-release/) - Metabolism is one of the most complex systems in biology. Every cell contains a vast network of interconnected chemical reactions, and scientists have developed sophisticated computational models to help make sense of that complexity. But those models can often be almost as challenging to interpret as the biology itself. MACSYS hopes to change that with - [MACSYS appoints new Director and Deputy Director](https://macsys.org/new-director-deputy-director/) - The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS) is entering its next chapter, with Professor Jennifer (Jen) Flegg appointed as Centre Director and Professor Mike McDonald appointed as Deputy Director. Bringing together internationally recognised leaders in mathematical and biological sciences, the appointments reflect a commitment from MACSYS to integrating theory - [MACSYS Research Fellow selected for prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting](https://macsys.org/thomas-williams-lindau-nobel/) - MACSYS Research Fellow Dr Thomas Williams has been selected for a once‑in‑a‑career opportunity, becoming one of only nine early‑career researchers from Australia chosen to attend the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany. Thomas is a mathematical and computational biologist with MACSYS at The University of Melbourne. The Australian Academy of Science selected him to - [MACSYS Deputy Director Named a 2026 Fellow of the Science Academy](https://macsys.org/jen-flegg-2026-science-academy-fellow/) - When Jennifer Flegg began studying mathematics as an undergraduate, she thought she might become an actuary. Instead, she found herself modelling something far more complex than financial risk or life expectancy: life itself. Now, for her internationally recognised work in mathematical biology, Jen has been named a 2026 Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science. - [Podcast Features MACSYS Mathematicians](https://macsys.org/random-sample-mat-adelle/) - The Random Sample podcast launched its 2026 by featuring two MACSYS Mathematicians, Professors Adelle Coster (UNSW) and Mat Simpson (QUT). Adelle and Mat share how maths - combined with biological expertise - come together in MACSYS as our researchers work toward something extraordinary: a predictive, computational model of a living cell. 🎧 To listen, just - [Is antibacterial or regular hand soap best for killing germs?](https://macsys.org/is-antibacterial-or-regular-hand-soap-best-for-killing-germs/) - MACSYS Associate Investigator Dr Francesca Short was featured in this insightful ABC News story on hand hygiene and antibacterial soap. Dr Short’s research shows that products labelled “antibacterial” aren’t necessarily more effective than plain soap and water at preventing illness - and that labelling isn’t a reliable indicator of whether antimicrobial additives are even present. Dr - [QUT Undergrads Dive into Real-World Research with MACSYS](https://macsys.org/qut-vres/) - Two undergraduate QUT students get a taste of what it’s like to be a research scientist as they tackled problems at the intersection of statistics and biology with the help of MACSYS. Monique Soth and Phuc (Leon) Vo, both Bachelor of Data Science students, took part in QUT’s Vacation Research Experience Scheme (VRES) over the - [MACSYS PhD Student Awarded Prize for Best Student Presentation at ANZIAM](https://macsys.org/macsys-phd-student-awarded-prize-for-best-student-presentation-at-anziam/) - Congratulations to MACSYS PhD student Yong See (Elijah) Foo from The University of Melbourne, who has been awarded the TM Cherry Prize for the best student presentation at the recent ANZIAM Conference. ANZIAM - the Australia and New Zealand Industrial and Applied Mathematics conference - was held this year in Canberra and brings together researchers - [MACSYS Partners with EMBL Australia for Prestigious PhD Training Course](https://macsys.org/embl-australia-phd-program/) - MACSYS proudly partnered with EMBL Australia for the 2025 edition of its flagship PhD training program, serving as a course sponsor for the prestigious two-week residential event held in December. More than 60 high-achieving students from diverse research fields across Australia gathered at the South Australian Immunogenomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI) in Adelaide for this immersive - [MACSYS Researchers Shine in Global Hackathon](https://macsys.org/hackathon-wharrie-ding-yang/) - A discussion at the MACSYS retreat ends just weeks later with three MACSYS researchers taking part in a global hackathon – and finishing on a top-three team in the world in their category. The three researchers, Dr Sophie Wharrie (University of Melbourne) and Dr Ke Ding and Jingsen Yang (ANU), joined an international team to - [MACSYS Chief Investigator Awarded Prestigious Biophysics Medal](https://macsys.org/adelle-coster-biophysics-medal/) - The Australian Society for Biophysics (ASB) has awarded MACSYS Chief Investigator Adelle Coster its top honour – the Bob Robertson Medal. The medal recognises outstanding contributions and service to the field of biophysics in Australia and New Zealand. For Adelle, the honour carries deep personal significance. “My father, Hans Coster, was the inaugural recipient of - [MACSYS Research Fellow Awarded ARC DECRA](https://macsys.org/sami-al-izzi-decra/) - The Australian Research Council awards MACSYS Research Fellow Dr Sami Al-Izzi (UNSW) a 2026 Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA). Project details: Title: Active Mechanics of Biological Interfaces. Funding amount: $506,852 Summary: Biology is typified by thin deforming interfaces that undergo complex geometric changes. Examples include lipid membranes and thin layers of epithelial tissue that - [A bold leap into predictive biology](https://macsys.org/arc-launch/) - 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 - [Nine Centre Researchers Awarded ARC Discovery Project Grants](https://macsys.org/dp-grants/) - Congratulations to nine Centre Researchers awarded funding through the Australian Research Council's Discovery Projects Scheme. The nine MACSYS researchers are named in a total of nine different projects. Centre Director Trevor Lithgow, Deputy Director Jennifer Flegg, and Chief Investigator Wenjie Zhang are each named as part of two different Discovery Projects. Here are a list - [MACSYS Centre launch marks a new era in predictive biology](https://macsys.org/macsys-centre-launch-marks-a-new-era-in-predictive-biology/) - Today marks the official launch of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems – or MACSYS for short. Although MACSYS began operations in 2024, this formal launch held at Science Gallery Melbourne, celebrates the Centre’s ambitious vision, groundbreaking research, and the collaborative spirit that drives its mission. Funded with $35 - [JuliaHub’s VP Visits MACSYS to Explore the Future of Whole-Cell Modelling](https://macsys.org/chris-rackauckas-visit/) - MACSYS recently welcomed Dr Chris Rackauckas, Vice President of Modelling and Simulation at JuliaHub, for a multi-campus visit that spanned three of our five nodes: The University of Melbourne, UNSW, and QUT. Over six days, Chris engaged deeply with MACSYS researchers - delivering seminars, leading technical workshops, and participating in wide-ranging one-on-one discussions. As a - [Proteomics Pioneer Returns to Celebrate a Scientific Milestone](https://macsys.org/marc-wilkins-mq-proteomics/) - MACSYS Chief Investigator Marc Wilkins (UNSW) recently returned to the university where he earned his PhD to mark a major milestone in the field he helped shape. The Australian Proteome Analysis Facility at Macquarie University celebrated its 30th anniversary, a moment of deep personal and professional significance for Marc. Back in 1994, as a PhD - [MACSYS Scientist Cracks Decades-Old Mystery Behind Key Cellular Process](https://macsys.org/methylation-mystery-solved/) - A nearly three-decade-old scientific puzzle has finally been solved, thanks to an unusual collaboration that began with a conversation at a conference. The findings, just published in the journal Cell Reports, reveal the discovery of a long-sought gene responsible for a crucial type of methylation, a key biochemical process that influences how cells function. Researchers - [MACSYS-supervised Team wins People’s Choice Award at High School STEM Program](https://macsys.org/year10-work-exp-program/) - A group of students supervised by MACSYS Postdoctoral Research Fellow Thomas Williams has won the People’s Choice Award at The University of Melbourne’s Year 10 Work Experience Program. Hosted by the Faculty of Science on the Parkville campus, this year’s program welcomed over 120 students from 87 schools across Victoria, selected from a competitive pool - [MACSYS Chief Investigator Awarded ARC Future Fellowship](https://macsys.org/macsys-chief-investigator-awarded-arc-future-fellowship/) - The Australian Research Council (ARC) awards MACSYS Chief Investigator Lan Nguyen a 2025 Future Fellowship. Project details: Title: Deciphering contextual multi-pathway crosstalk in cellular decision making. Funding amount: $1,286,791 Summary: This project aims to unravel how cells make decisions by decoding their complex internal communication networks. Like assembling puzzle pieces to form a complete picture, - [MACSYS and AWRI team up for new wine research project](https://macsys.org/awri-collaboration/) - The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) and MACSYS have come together to bring new insights to Australia’s wine industry. The collaboration aims to provide grape growers and winemakers with innovative tools to enhance the quality, sustainability, and efficiency of the winemaking process. Researchers will undertake two projects focused on yeast metabolism and fermentation dynamics. Project - [MACSYS Announces New Leadership Team](https://macsys.org/new-leadership-team/) - The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS) is proud to announce the appointment of Professor Trevor Lithgow as the new Centre Director and Professor Jennifer (Jen) Flegg as the new Deputy Director. Together, Trevor and Jen bring a powerful combination of expertise that reflects MACSYS’s multidisciplinary mission: to integrate mathematics, statistics, physics, and biology - [Journal Honours MACSYS Chief Investigator with Best Paper Award](https://macsys.org/journal-honours-macsys-chief-investigator-with-best-paper-award/) - Congratulations to MACSYS Deputy Director & Chief Investigator Professor Matthew Simpson (QUT) and his colleagues for just being awarded the Lewis Wolpert Prize for Best Paper by the Journal of Theoretical Biology. The Journal said it selected the publication for its "importance in addressing the challenge of correct model selection and parameter estimation for theoretical - [MACSYS Chief Investigator Honoured with Prestigious Applied Mathematics Medal](https://macsys.org/jen-flegg-eo-tuck-anziam/) - Congratulations to MACSYS Chief Investigator Jennifer Flegg (pictured on left) for recently being awarded the EO Tuck Medal at the annual Australia and New Zealand Industrial and Applied Mathematics (ANZIAM) Conference. ANZIAM awards the EO Tuck Medal to mid-career researchers in recognition of outstanding contributions and service to applied mathematics. “I know the calibre of ## Pages - [The Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems](https://macsys.org/) - The Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems, an initiative to generate whole cell models for fundamental science, design in synthetic biology & biotechnology - [Publications](https://macsys.org/research/publications/) - 2026 Modifications of the BIC for order selection in finite mixture models - Annals of the Institute of Statistical Mathematics, July 2026, TrungTin Nguyen A Unified Theory of Sinusoidal Activation Families for Implicit Neural Representations - Transactions on Machine Learning Research, June 2026, MohammadJavad Vaez Understanding Evolving Graph Structures for Large Discrete-Time Dynamic Graph Representation - - [International Scientific Advisory Board](https://macsys.org/intl-scientific-advisory-board/) - International Scientific Advisory Board The International Scientific Advisory Board plays a vital role in shaping the scientific vision and strategic direction of MACSYS. By offering expert guidance and global insights, the Board helps ensure our research remains at the forefront of international standards and innovation. Its contributions include advising executive leadership on long-term research strategies, - [People, Culture, and Outreach](https://macsys.org/people-culture-outreach/) - People, Culture, and Outreach The MACSYS Equity, People, and Culture Committee (EPCC) Top Row (L-R): Matt Coffey (Indigenous Outreach & Education Officer), Dr Lucy Ham, Prof Mike McDonald (Committee Chair), Veronica Lay, Prof Eduardo Eyras Bottom Row (L-R): Dr Alex Sneddon, Dr KJ Goh, Dr Haripriya Sridharan, Heather McDonald-Haynes Highlights & Activities MACSYS Podcast Celebrates - [Our Members](https://macsys.org/about_macsys/people/) - MACSYS is a diverse group of people in mathematics, statistics, machine learning, biophysics, computer science, bioinformatics & data science. - [Code of Conduct](https://macsys.org/about_macsys/code-of-conduct/) - MACSYS Code of Conduct The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS) expects that its members and all participants in Centre activities can enjoy an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. MACSYS is committed to making its meetings and events productive, enjoyable for everyone, regardless of race, gender - [MACSYS Committees](https://macsys.org/about_macsys/macsys-committees/) - MACSYS CommitteesMACSYS has several committees that consider and manage the organisation’s strategic goals, ethical and societal impacts and risks, research delivery and career progression, equity and inclusivity, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Committees Executive Committee Operations Committee Equity, People and Culture Committee Training and Career Development Committee Strategic Research Committee Translation and Partner Engagement Committee - [Foundations](https://macsys.org/research/foundations/) - In our quest to tackle the complexity of the Whole Cell Models foundations, we employ a flexible Bayesian framework for statistical inference. - [A Bayesian Boost for Whole-Cell Models: Rethinking Parameter Balancing](https://macsys.org/foundations-theme-parameter-balancing/) - (this is a Case Study from the 2025 Annual Report featuring an example of research from our Foundations Theme) Imagine being told that a well-accepted scientific method you’re planning to use may be flawed! That’s what happened to Research Fellow Michael Pan (UNSW) when he stood up at a MACSYS workshop at QUT to outline - [Events](https://macsys.org/event/) - EventsUpcoming EventsMACSYS CODE OF CONDUCT Search for events Location Find Events Additional Filters From To Event Type Choose an Event Type Announcement Conference Online event Seminar Visit Workshop Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled. JavaScript must be enabled in order to view listings. Upcoming Events 21 Sep 21 Sep - 22 - [Opportunities](https://macsys.org/opportunities/) - MACSYS promote equity, diversity & inclusion within our organisation while offering careers with generous top-up scholarships & stipends across our five Nodes. - [Annual Reports](https://macsys.org/about_macsys/annual-reports/) - Annual Reports Each year, MACSYS publishes an annual report that captures the progress, people, and discoveries shaping our mission to make biology predictive. From breakthroughs in whole-cell modelling to new collaborations across our partner universities, these reports offer an honest and detailed account of where we’ve been — and where we’re heading. Whether you’re a - [PhD Scholarships at the Australian National University (ANU)](https://macsys.org/phd-scholarships-anu/) - Do cutting-edge research at the frontiers of AI-driven Whole-Cell Modelling! We invite applications for two fully funded, 3.5-year PhD positions based at the ARC Centre of Excellence in Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS) Node at The Australian National University (ANU). 2026 PhD applications are open for April (international & domestic), August (international) and October (domestic) rounds. - [Submit Organizer Form](https://macsys.org/submit-organizer-form/) - [submit_organizer_form] - [Organizer Dashboard](https://macsys.org/organizer-dashboard/) - [organizer_dashboard] - [Event Organizers](https://macsys.org/event-organizers/) - [event_organizers] - [Submit Venue Form](https://macsys.org/submit-venue-form/) - [Venue Dashboard](https://macsys.org/venue-dashboard/) - [Event Venues](https://macsys.org/event-venues/) - [PhD Scholarship at Monash University](https://macsys.org/phd-scholarship-monash-2026/) - Do cutting-edge research at the intersection of cryo‑EM, genome-wide profiling, and AI-driven modelling. Work with world‑class cryo-EM/cryo-ET imaging and AI tools to discover how the dangerous bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae adapts its outer shell to survive - foundational knowledge on cell signalling and gene regulation that will help drive new strategies to combat this major antibiotic‑resistant threat. - [Empowering Research](https://macsys.org/research/empowering-research/) - By empowering Research in mathematical modelling & experimental biology we unlock insights into the inner workings of cells, advancements in biotechnology. - [Contact](https://macsys.org/contact/) - Contact the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS) at the University of Melbourne. - [Automation](https://macsys.org/research/automation/) - MACSYS' goal is to build a pipeline to efficiently automate the generation of large-scale computer models of biological cells. - [Genotype Phenotype Mapping](https://macsys.org/research/genotype-phenotype-mapping/) - Rather than focusing on a select few genes, MACSYS recognises the importance of Genotype Phenotype Mapping in our models. - [MACSYS Newsletters](https://macsys.org/newsletters/) - MACSYS Newsletters 16 September 2025 19 August 2025 29 July 2025 - [The Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems - New](https://macsys.org/the-mathematical-analysis-of-cellular-systems-new/) - ResearchBuilding whole-cell models to make biology predictiveMACSYS generates the mathematics and computational technologies required to make biology predictive; establish mathematical whole cell models for in silico biology as a powerful complement to traditional in vivo and in vitro approaches; tackle fundamental biological problems; and establish a world-leading research and biotechnology translation environment. Learn more NewsAll - [News](https://macsys.org/news/) - MACSYS Making News Show all News Press Release MACSYS Metabolic Explorer Opens a Window into Cellular Metabolism13/08/2026Read More MACSYS appoints new Director and Deputy Director23/07/2026Read More MACSYS Deputy Director Named a 2026 Fellow of the Science Academy21/05/2026Read More MACSYS Research Fellow selected for prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting01/04/2026Read More Podcast Features MACSYS Mathematicians26/03/2026Read More Is - [PhD Scholarships at The University of Melbourne](https://macsys.org/phd-scholarships-unimelb/) - Do cutting-edge research at the frontiers of Computational & Mathematical Biology We invite applications for four fully funded PhD positions based at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science, The University of Melbourne, and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS). These positions offer an exciting opportunity to - [Governance](https://macsys.org/about_macsys/governance/) - MACSYS governance & advisory boards ensure governance, translation opportunities, consider & manage ethical/societal impacts & risks. - [Governance BACKUP](https://macsys.org/about_macsys/governance-backup/) - GovernanceMACSYS has several governance and advisory boards that report to the Executive to ensure sound governance, explore research translation opportunities, consider and manage ethical and societal impacts and risks, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Committees Governance Advisory Board International Scientific Advisory Board Executive Committee Operations Committee Equity, People and Culture Committee Training and Career Development - [Governance Advisory Board](https://macsys.org/governance-advisory-board/) - Governance Advisory Board The Governance Advisory Board provides essential strategic guidance to MACSYS leadership. It supports the development of MACSYS’s overall strategy, vision, organisational structure, and operating principles. The Board plays a key role in maintaining strategic focus and ensuring the organisation operates efficiently and effectively. Through its oversight and advice, it helps MACSYS stay - [PhD Scholarships at Monash University](https://macsys.org/monash-phd-scholarships/) - Do cutting-edge research at the frontiers of Whole Cell Modelling! The MACSYS Node at Monash University has multiple PhD Scholarships available to work on some exciting projects! $41,753 p.a. stipend PhD: 3.5 to 4 years Additional funding available to support travel and advanced training Collaborate with MACSYS Researchers at four other universities Projects include: Integrative - [Research](https://macsys.org/research/) - MACSYS research will generate the mathematics and computational technologies required to make biology predictive, tackling fundamental biological problems. - [About MACSYS](https://macsys.org/about_macsys/) - MACSYS is an initiative to generate whole cell models for fundamental science, design in synthetic biology & biotechnology - [Partnerships](https://macsys.org/partnerships/) - MACSYS develops partnerships with industry, striving to use cutting-edge scientific developments for the betterment of society by addressing global challenges. - [Privacy Policy](https://macsys.org/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: https://macsys.org. Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be ## Events - [MACSYS 2026 Retreat](https://macsys.org/event/2026-retreat/) - We are excited to announce the 2026 MACSYS Retreat, taking place at the Novotel Wollongong Northbeach Hotel in Wollongong in NSW (the Student & Research Fellow workshop will also take place there just before the Retreat). This is a private event and registration is only open for MACSYS members and invited guests. Student & Research - [MACSYS Seminar: Professor Brenda Andrews](https://macsys.org/event/brenda-andrews-seminar/) - MACSYS is honoured to present Prof Brenda Andrews, a globally recognised pioneer in large scale genetics & cell biology research. REGISTER Title: Global mapping of genetic interactions in yeast and human cells reveals conserved principles of genetic networks. Abstract: We used CRISPR-based screening to test ~4 million gene pairs for genetic interactions in the human - [Professor Ruth Baker Visits MACSYS](https://macsys.org/event/ruth-baker-visit/) - MACSYS is excited to welcome Professor Ruth Baker for her visit to Australia. Ruth is a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Oxford and a MACSYS Partner Investigator. Her research focuses on developing and applying novel mathematical, computational and statistical methodologies and modelling frameworks for investigating developmental biology systems at the cell and - [MACSYS Theme 4 Workshop @ UniMelb](https://macsys.org/event/theme4-workshop-empowering-research/) - Workshop in Empowering Biological Research Through Whole-Cell and Virtual Cell Modelling Leaders: Malcolm McConville & Heejung Shim Location: Bio21 Institute, University of Melbourne Vision and Overarching Goal of Theme 4 Theme 4 focuses on translating whole-cell and virtual-cell models into real biological impact. Its goal is to ensure that MACSYS advances are guided by meaningful biological questions - [Biotech Entrepreneurship Workshop](https://macsys.org/event/biotech-entrepreneurship-workshop/) - The MACSYS Translation and Partner Engagement Committee is delighted to invite Centre members to the Biotech Entrepreneurship Workshop on Monday 20th July at Macquarie University, Sydney. See event information and register here This workshop is co-delivered by ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology (CoESB) and MACSYS and is designed for all members of both centres from HDR students to - [Podcast Launch Event](https://macsys.org/event/podcast-launch-event/) - 🎙️ Come See a Podcast Come to Life! Have you ever watched a podcast being made right in front of you? Now’s your chance! The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS) is launching a brand‑new season of its podcast The Random Sample - and you’re invited to be part ## Venues - [Science Gallery Melbourne](https://macsys.org/event-venue/science-gallery-melbourne/) - [Melbourne University](https://macsys.org/event-venue/melbourne-university/) - Grattan Street, Parkville, Victoria, 3010 ## Staff - [Elias Batshon](https://macsys.org/staff/elias-batshon/) - Elias Batshon is a Research Assistant working in Associate Professor Vijay Rajagopal’s Cell Systems and Mechanobiology Group. He develops scientific software for computational cell biology. - [Yulia Alexandr](https://macsys.org/staff/yulia-alexandr/) - Dr. Yulia Alexandr is a Lecturer in Applied and Computational Algebra in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Melbourne. Her research lies at the intersection of algebraic geometry, statistics, and machine learning, with a particular focus on using algebraic and geometric methods to understand statistical models and learning systems. She is broadly interested in applications of algebra across different scientific domains, including the life sciences and phylogenetics. Prior to joining the University of Melbourne, she held postdoctoral positions at UCLA and Harvard and received her PhD in Mathematics from UC Berkeley. - [Rob Brown](https://macsys.org/staff/rob-brown/) - Rob Brown is Chief Science Officer at Eden Brew, an Australian company, developing precision nutrition employing recombinant dairy caseins. - [Sami Al-Izzi](https://macsys.org/staff/sami-al-izzi/) - Sami is an applied mathematician/theoretical physicist interested in the interplay between geometry and mechanics in biological systems. - [Hilary Hunt](https://macsys.org/staff/hilary-hunt/) - Haripriya is a postdoctoral researcher at MACSYS, focusing on the modelling and analysis of Chemical Reaction Networks (CRNs). The overarching goal of her research is to help develop rigorous foundations for understanding fundamental biological processes, by employing modern, abstract mathematics (algebra, algebraic geometry and algebraic topology). - [Marius Jessen](https://macsys.org/staff/marius-jessen/) - Dr Marius Jessen is leading strain engineering at Eden Brew, where he builds the yeast strains behind precision-fermented dairy proteins, real milk proteins made without the cow. - [Thomas Soerianto](https://macsys.org/staff/thomas-soerianto/) - Dr. Thomas Soerianto is a research fellow in the Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology at the University of Melbourne's Bio21 Institute, where he is developing workflows for collection of robust multi-omic datasets that will be used for the synthesis and validation of mathematical cell models. - [Aysha Laila Sezmis](https://macsys.org/staff/aysha-sezmis/) - Aysha Sezmis is a postdoctoral reseacher who works within Mike McDonald's diverse microbial research group in the School of Biological Sciences at Monash University. - [Jennifer Flegg](https://macsys.org/staff/jennifer-flegg/) - Professor Jennifer Flegg is an applied mathematician in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Melbourne. Professor Flegg is an established international academic leader in mathematical biology with a focus on developing mathematical models of biological phenomena and calibrating them to data. - [Michael McDonald](https://macsys.org/staff/michael-mcdonald/) - Dr Richard Morris is a theoretical physicist interested in investigating and quantifying the behaviour of living systems. He is currently a group leader in the European Molecular Biology Laboratory Australia program, and has a joint position at the UNSW Sydney between Single Molecule Science and the School of Physics. - [Trevor Lithgow](https://macsys.org/staff/trevor-lithgow/) - Professor Trevor Lithgow is one of Australia’s leading molecular cell biologists with a strong record of using yeast and bacteria as models to understand complex aspects of cell biology - [Lilla Irwin](https://macsys.org/staff/lilla-irwin/) - Lilla is an Honours student at the University of New South Wales supervised by Prof Marc Wilkins. - [Storme de Scally](https://macsys.org/staff/storme-descally/) - Storme de Scally is a Research Fellow in the McDonald Lab, assisting in projects that together explore how bacteria evolve and adapt. - [Junita Christine Soewongsono](https://macsys.org/staff/junitachristine-soewongsoto/) - Christine is currently a Masters by coursework student who majors in Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Biology at the School of Mathematics and Statistics of The University of Melbourne. Her research focus will be mainly chemical reaction networks and their properties. - [Jie Min Lee](https://macsys.org/staff/jie-min-lee/) - Jie Min is a PhD student at Monash University, supervised Trevor Lithgow and KJ Goh. - [MohammadJavad Vaez](https://macsys.org/staff/mohammadjavad-vaez/) - Javad is a PhD student at the University of Melbourne working on brain biochemistry. Specifically, his research focuses on bridging chemical reaction networks and neural networks. His work aims to help pave the way for chemical and biological computing, as well as brain-inspired AI. - [Curtis Wakeling](https://macsys.org/staff/curtis-wakeling/) - Curtis Wakeling is a bioinformatician at the MACSYS Monash node. - [Jean (Jiayu) Wen](https://macsys.org/staff/jean-wen/) - Associate Professor Jean (Jiayu) Wen is a computational biologist with expertise in computational and statistical method development, machine learning, high-throughput genomic data analysis, and molecular biology experiments to model gene regulatory interaction. - [Feiqi Cao](https://macsys.org/staff/feiqi-cao/) - Dr Feiqi Cao completed her PhD in Computer Science at the University of Sydney. Her research interests included explainable artificial intelligence, visual question answering, multimodal learning and pretraining. - [Jin Yan Yap](https://macsys.org/staff/jin-yan-yap/) - Kate Moxhay is the UoM Node Administrator. She studied Social Anthropology at Birkbeck (University of London) and has held several senior administrative positions in Melbourne and London. - [Ben Teo](https://macsys.org/staff/ben-teo/) - Dr. Benjamin Teo is a postdoctoral research fellow in biological data science at MACSYS. Dr. Teo completed his PhD in Statistics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he worked on statistical and computational techniques to estimate models of continuous trait evolution on phylogenetic networks. - [Liam Zefu Li](https://macsys.org/staff/liam-zefu-li/) - Liam Zefu Li is a final-year BSc student majoring in Mathematics with a Diploma in Computing. His current research focuses on Parameter Inference in Stochastic Biological Systems via Differentiable Programming. When he's not obsessing over models, you’ll probably find him at the gym! - [Josh Rottenberry](https://macsys.org/staff/josh-rottenberry/) - Bo Ya is a PhD student at Monash University, supervised Michael J. McDonald and Trevor Lithgow. Her project focuses on bacteria defence systems and how phage interactions influence antibiotic resistance and bacterial fitness. - [James Bennett](https://macsys.org/staff/james-bennett/) - Haripriya is a postdoctoral researcher at MACSYS, focusing on the modelling and analysis of Chemical Reaction Networks (CRNs). The overarching goal of her research is to help develop rigorous foundations for understanding fundamental biological processes, by employing modern, abstract mathematics (algebra, algebraic geometry and algebraic topology). - [Adelle Coster](https://macsys.org/staff/adelle-coster/) - Professor Adelle Coster is a Professor in Applied Mathematics with long-standing research collaborations both nationally and internationally with leading medical research institutes and universities. - [Matthew Simpson](https://macsys.org/staff/matthew-simpson/) - Professor Matthew Simpson is an internationally recognised leader in mathematical biology, and he holds position as Professor of applied mathematics and Queensland University of Technology. - [Eleanor Saunders](https://macsys.org/staff/eleanor-saunders/) - Dr. Eleanor Saunders is a Senior Research Fellow in biochemistry at the Bio21 Institute, University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on characterising the metabolism of Leishmania, a single-celled human pathogen and significant neglected tropical disease agent. - [Ethan Mitchell](https://macsys.org/staff/ethan-mitchell/) - Ethan is a PhD student at the University of New South Wales, supervised by Professor Adelle Coster and Professor Erik Meijering - [Christopher Drovandi](https://macsys.org/staff/christopher-drovandi/) - Professor Christopher Drovandi’s research focuses on computational and applied statistics where he develops new statistical theory and algorithms for calibrating complex mathematical and statistical models to data. He is a Program Director of the Queensland University of Technology Centre for Data Science. - [Richard Morris](https://macsys.org/staff/richard-morris/) - Dr Richard Morris is a theoretical physicist interested in investigating and quantifying the behaviour of living systems. He is currently a group leader in the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Australia program, and has a joint position at the UNSW Sydney between Single Molecule Science and the School of Physics. - [Jacob Amy](https://macsys.org/staff/jacob-amy/) - Jacob Amy is a molecular biologist working in the MACSYS Monash node. His research integrates microbiology and molecular biology to develop a unified growth and sampling strategy for microbial multi-omics. - [KJ Goh](https://macsys.org/staff/kj-goh/) - Kwok Jian (KJ) Goh is a microbiologist at the MACSYS Monash University node. - [Heather McDonald-Haynes](https://macsys.org/staff/heather-mcdonald-haynes/) - Heather is a PhD candidate supervised by Marc Wilkins at the University of New South Wales. Her research uses bioinformatic tools to investigate co-regulatory relationships of protein phosphorylation sites in yeast. - [Jack Fewtrell](https://macsys.org/staff/jack-fewtrell/) - Bo Ya is a PhD student at Monash University, supervised Michael J. McDonald and Trevor Lithgow. Her project focuses on bacteria defence systems and how phage interactions influence antibiotic resistance and bacterial fitness. - [Bo Ya Looi](https://macsys.org/staff/bo-ya-looi/) - Bo Ya is a PhD student at Monash University, supervised Michael J. McDonald and Trevor Lithgow. Her project focuses on bacteria defence systems and how phage interactions influence antibiotic resistance and bacterial fitness. - [Parag Gandhi](https://macsys.org/staff/parag-gandhi/) - Parag is a quantitative researcher and data specialist with training in mathematics, molecular biology, and engineering. - [Elijah (Yong See) Foo](https://macsys.org/staff/yong-see-foo/) - Elijah is a PhD student in Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Melbourne, supervised by Prof Jennifer Flegg and Dr Alexander Browning. His research focuses on statistical inverse problems in mathematical biology. - [Jiarui (Rebecca) Li](https://macsys.org/staff/rebecca-li/) - Rebecca is a PhD student at the University of Melbourne, supervised by Professor Jennifer Flegg, Dr. Michael Pan, and Dr. Mark Flegg. Her research focuses on mathematical modeling of central carbon metabolism. - [Elise Mills](https://macsys.org/staff/elise-mills/) - Elise Mills is the MACSYS QUT Node Administrator. She holds Bachelor of Applied Science (Biotechnology) and Bachelor of Mathematics (Applied and Computational Mathematics) degrees from QUT. - [Jiren Zhou](https://macsys.org/staff/jiren-zhou/) - Jacob Amy is a molecular biologist working in the MACSYS Monash node. His research integrates microbiology and molecular biology to develop a unified growth and sampling strategy for microbial multi-omics. - [Alex Sneddon](https://macsys.org/staff/alex-sneddon/) - Haripriya is a postdoctoral researcher at MACSYS, focusing on the modelling and analysis of Chemical Reaction Networks (CRNs). The overarching goal of her research is to help develop rigorous foundations for understanding fundamental biological processes, by employing modern, abstract mathematics (algebra, algebraic geometry and algebraic topology). - [Kate Moxhay](https://macsys.org/staff/kate-moxhay/) - Kate Moxhay is the UoM Node Administrator. She studied Social Anthropology at Birkbeck (University of London) and has held several senior administrative positions in Melbourne and London. - [Lilith Flint](https://macsys.org/staff/lilith-flint/) - Lilith is a PhD student at the University of Melbourne, supervised by Prof. Malcolm McConville, Prof. Jennifer Flegg, and Dr. Eleanor Saunders. - [Joshua Hamey](https://macsys.org/staff/joshua-hamey/) - Dr Joshua Hamey is a molecular biologist who studies proteins and how they are made inside cells. - [Ke Ding](https://macsys.org/staff/ke-ding/) - Ziqi is a PhD candidate co-supervised by Traude Beilharz and Michael J. McDonald, and is working on the evolution of central carbon metabolism across the tree of life. - [Francesca Short](https://macsys.org/staff/francesca-short/) - Dr Francesca Short works on regulatory networks and environmental survival in bacterial pathogens. - [Matt Coffey](https://macsys.org/staff/matt-coffey/) - Matt Coffey is the Indigenous Outreach and Education Coordinator. He is a Wiradjuri man who is passionate about education and helping young people reach their full potential. - [Beth Wilson](https://macsys.org/staff/beth-wilson/) - Beth Wilson is the MACSYS Centre Stakeholder Engagement Officer. A partnerships and engagement specialist, Beth is committed to fostering collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships with industry to drive impactful outcomes. - [Tim Macuga](https://macsys.org/staff/tim-macuga/) - Tim is a seasoned Science Communicator with extensive experience in journalism and a passion for bridging the gap between complex research and broad audiences. - [Douglas Pires](https://macsys.org/staff/douglas-pires/) - Associate Professor Douglas Pires is highly experienced in developing state-of-the-art machine learning applications for bioinformatics and cheminformatics to support and enhance biomedical and biological research. - [Charles Pence](https://macsys.org/staff/charles-pence/) - Assistant Professor Charles Pence is an expert in the history and philosophy of biology and Director of the Centre de philosophie des sciences et sociétés at Université catholique de Louvain. He has expertise in problems related to chance and stochastic processes in evolution. - [Wallace Marshall](https://macsys.org/staff/wallace-marshall/) - Professor Wallace Marshall is an engineer by background and has developed engineering perspectives on the analysis of cellular systems and dynamics. - [Stuart Johnston](https://macsys.org/staff/stuart-johnston/) - Dr Stuart Johnston is a mathematical biologist who focuses on multiscale modelling of migration processes. He has experience in modelling cellular behaviour, as well as the motion of individuals and animals. He regularly connects his models with experimental data to generate new biological insight. - [Wolfgang Huber](https://macsys.org/staff/wolfgang-huber/) - Dr Wolfgang Huber is an expert in bioinformatics, computational biology and machine learning/AI. - [Thomas Douglas](https://macsys.org/staff/thomas-douglas/) - Tom Douglas is Professor of Applied Philosophy and Director of Research at Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, University of Oxford. - [Alan Edelman](https://macsys.org/staff/alan-edelman/) - Professor Alan Edelman is Professor of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and AI at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is widely recognized as a world-leader in random matrix theory, high performance computing and the underpinning mathematics allowing numerical computations. - [Jingsen Yang](https://macsys.org/staff/jingsen-yang/) - Ziqi is a PhD candidate co-supervised by Traude Beilharz and Michael J. McDonald, and is working on the evolution of central carbon metabolism across the tree of life. - [Heejung Shim](https://macsys.org/staff/heejung-shim/) - Dr. Heejung Shim is a group leader within Melbourne Integrative Genomics at the University of Melbourne and a Senior Lecturer in the School of Mathematics and Statistics. Her research interests lie in the areas of statistical genomics, computational statistics, Bayesian statistics, and bioinformatics. - [Ahmad Mokhtar](https://macsys.org/staff/ahmad-mokhtar/) - Dr Ahmad Mokhtar is a postdoctoral research fellow at MACSYS, working on the analysis of chemical reaction networks. The goal of his research is to employ advanced tools in pure mathematics, especially techniques of algebraic geometry to understand the structure of cellular chemical reaction networks and ultimately biological processes. - [Thomas Williams](https://macsys.org/staff/thomas-williams/) - Dr Thomas Williams is a mathematical and computational biologist at the University of Melbourne with a special interest in spatiotemporal processes, both at the between- and within-cell scale. His work applies a ground-up, inference-based approach, and has a focus on biological application. - [Sean Vittadello](https://macsys.org/staff/sean-vittadello/) - Dr Sean Vittadello is a Senior MACSYS Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at The University of Melbourne, within the Theoretical Systems Biology group. His academic background is in both pure and applied mathematics, specifically C*-algebras and mathematical biology, and he has published research in peer-reviewed journals in both mathematical fields. - [Haripriya Sridharan](https://macsys.org/staff/haripriya-sridharan/) - Haripriya is a postdoctoral researcher at MACSYS, focusing on the modelling and analysis of Chemical Reaction Networks (CRNs). The overarching goal of her research is to help develop rigorous foundations for understanding fundamental biological processes, by employing modern, abstract mathematics (algebra, algebraic geometry and algebraic topology). - [Michael Pan](https://macsys.org/staff/michael-pan/) - Michael Pan is a systems biologist and applied mathematician with an interest in modelling the flow of energy in biological systems. He is working on developing large-scale mathematical models of metabolism calibrated to experimental data. - [TrungTin Nguyen](https://macsys.org/staff/trungtin-nguyen/) - Anthony is a computational biologist who uses mathematical modelling and software engineering to tackle questions about complex cellular systems. - [Calvin Kraupner-Taylor](https://macsys.org/staff/calvin-kraupner-taylor/) - Calvin Kraupner-Taylor is an RNA biologist working in the MACSYS Monash University node. - [Tom Kimpson](https://macsys.org/staff/tom-kimpson/) - Dr Tom Kimpson is a research fellow at the University of Melbourne. His current work focuses on multi-scale modelling in biological systems. - [Vinzenz (Vinz) Hofferek](https://macsys.org/staff/vinzenz-vinz-hofferek/) - Dr. Vinzenz Hofferek is a Research Fellow in biomedicine and biochemistry at the University of Melbourne's Bio21 Institute, where he leads development of high-throughput quantitative metabolomics that provides crucial experimental data. His work transforms traditional qualitative metabolomic approaches into robust quantitative frameworks. - [Anthony Hart](https://macsys.org/staff/anthony-hart/) - Anthony is a computational biologist who uses mathematical modelling and software engineering to tackle questions about complex cellular systems. - [Lucy Ham](https://macsys.org/staff/lucy-ham/) - Dr Lucy Ham is a senior postdoctoral research fellow within MACSYS at the University of Melbourne and a member of the Theoretical System Biology group. Her research integrates mathematics, computational biology, and theoretical biophysics, with a particular focus on developing mathematical models to understand complex biological systems. - [Md Abul Bashar](https://macsys.org/staff/md-abul-bashar/) - Anthony is a computational biologist who uses mathematical modelling and software engineering to tackle questions about complex cellular systems. - [Ben Hess](https://macsys.org/staff/ben-hess/) - Ben Hess is the Interim Chief Operating Officer of MACSYS – ARC Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems. He leads the Centre’s professional staff team and is responsible for overseeing its strategic operations, administration, and financial management. - [Eoin Martyn Rando](https://macsys.org/staff/eoin-martyn-rando/) - Eoin Martyn Rando is a PhD student supervised by A/Prof Robyn Araujo. He is fascinated by how abstract geometric ideas can help explain the intricate behaviour of living systems. His research sits at the intersection of algebraic geometry and the study of Chemical Reaction Networks (CRNs). - [Dillon Spark](https://macsys.org/staff/dillon-spark/) - Ziqi is a PhD candidate co-supervised by Traude Beilharz and Michael J. McDonald, and is working on the evolution of central carbon metabolism across the tree of life. - [Lu Gan](https://macsys.org/staff/lu-gan/) - Ziqi is a PhD candidate co-supervised by Traude Beilharz and Michael J. McDonald, and is working on the evolution of central carbon metabolism across the tree of life. - [Shuting Liu](https://macsys.org/staff/shuting-liu/) - Shuting Liu is the MACSYS Centre Administrator. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from China University of Political Science and Law and a Master of Research degree from Macquarie University. She is now completing her PhD in Phonetics at the University of Melbourne. - [Runze Li](https://macsys.org/staff/runze-li/) - Runze is a PhD candidate under the mentorship of Professors Wenjie Zhang and Hanchen Wang. His research focuses on leveraging machine learning techniques to enhance algorithms for time series databases and protein biosynthesis. - [Dang Khoa Nguyen](https://macsys.org/staff/dang-khoa-nguyen/) - Dang Khoa Nguyen is an MPhil student at QUT, supervised by Professor Richi Nayak and Dr. Md Abul Bashar. - [Peng Zhang](https://macsys.org/staff/peng-zhang/) - Peng is a PhD student at the University of Melbourne, supervised by Professor Jennifer Flegg, Dr Heejung Shim, and Dr Alexander Zarebski. His research focuses on the integration of machine learning and mathematical biology. - [Ziqi Shen](https://macsys.org/staff/ziqi-shen/) - Ziqi is a PhD candidate co-supervised by Traude Beilharz and Michael J. McDonald, and is working on the evolution of central carbon metabolism across the tree of life. - [Holly Shore](https://macsys.org/staff/holly-shore/) - Holly Shore is the MACSYS UNSW Sydney Node Administrator. - [Yifan Zhu](https://macsys.org/staff/yifan-zhu/) - Yifan is an MPhil student under the supervision of Prof. Wenjie Zhang and Dr. Hanchen Wang. - [Jiamin Xu](https://macsys.org/staff/jiamin-xu/) - Runze is a PhD candidate under the mentorship of Professors Wenjie Zhang and Hanchen Wang. His research focuses on leveraging machine learning techniques to enhance algorithms for time series databases and protein biosynthesis. - [Pascal Buenzli](https://macsys.org/staff/pascal-buenzli/) - Pascal Buenzli is an Associate Professor of Mathematical Biology at the School of Mathematical Sciences at QUT. His research builds new mathematics for data-driven, predictive computational models for applications in biomedical technologies. - [David Warne](https://macsys.org/staff/david-warne/) - Dr David Warne is a Senior Lecturer in Statistical Data Science and an ARC DECRA Fellow at the School of Mathematical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology. - [Patricia Menéndez](https://macsys.org/staff/patricia-menendez/) - Dr Alexander Browning is a Lecturer in Mathematical Biology in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at The University of Melbourne. His research interests span the interface of mathematics, statistics, and biology. - [Alexander Browning](https://macsys.org/staff/alexander-browning/) - Dr Alexander Browning is a Lecturer in Mathematical Biology in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at The University of Melbourne. His research interests span the interface of mathematics, statistics, and biology. - [Vijay Rajagopal](https://macsys.org/staff/vijay-rajagopal/) - A/Prof Rajagopal supports research and development of whole-cell models with particular emphasis on cell metabolism, calcium signalling and cell mechanics. - [James Osborne](https://macsys.org/staff/james-osborne/) - Associate Professor James Osborne is an ARC Future Fellow and Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics, based in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Melbourne. - [Paul Harrison](https://macsys.org/staff/paul-harrison/) - Dr. Paul Harrison is a senior bioinformatician with the Monash Genomics and Bioinformatics Platform at Monash University. - [Seyed Samie Alizadeh Darbandi](https://macsys.org/staff/seyed-samie-alizadeh-darbandi/) - Samie's research focuses on developing mathematically grounded frameworks to advance novel approaches in topological data analysis for uncovering latent structure in complex biological datasets—particularly high-dimensional proteomic data—with the goal of characterizing heterogeneity and inferring mechanisms underlying differential therapeutic response. - [David Wishart](https://macsys.org/staff/david-wishart/) - David Wishart Professor David Wishart FRSC is a Distinguished University Professor at the University of Alberta, holding appointments in both the Departments of Biological Sciences and Computing Science. His research interests are broad and include metabolomics, analytical chemistry, food chemistry, natural product chemistry, molecular biology, protein chemistry and neuroscience. Professor Wishart has developed several widely - [Olga Troyanskaya](https://macsys.org/staff/olga-troyanskaya/) - Olga Troyanskaya Professor Olga Troyanskaya is the Maduraperuma/Khot Professor of Computer Science and Genomics at Princeton University, where she is also the founding Director of Princeton Precision Health, an interdisciplinary initiative harnessing AI to transform our understanding of human health and disease. She is also Deputy Director for Genomics at the Flatiron Institute of the - [Pamela Silver](https://macsys.org/staff/pamela-silver/) - Pamela Silver Professor Pamela Silver is one of the founding members of the Department of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School and is the Elliot T and Onie H Adams Professor of Biochemistry and Systems Biology. Her lab is building synthetic cells that act as sensors, memory devices, bio-computers, producers of high value commodities and - [Brenda Andrews](https://macsys.org/staff/brenda-andrews/) - Brenda Andrews Professor Brenda Andrews is University Professor and Canada Research Chair in Systems Genetics and Cell Biology in the Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research and the Department of Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto. Her lab has been at the forefront of research aimed at understanding cellular signalling processes and genetic - [Hugh Possingham](https://macsys.org/staff/hugh-possingham/) - Hugh PossinghamChair, International Scientific Advisory Board Professor Hugh Possingham FAA FNAS FRS is a Vice-Chancellor’s Senior Research Fellow at the University of Queensland’s Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science and is actively involved in conservation policy and advocacy. He was previously a Professor of Mathematics, Zoology and held ARC Professorial, Laureate and Federation Fellowships in - [Sakkie Pretorius](https://macsys.org/staff/sakkie-pretorius/) - Professor Trevor Lithgow is one of Australia’s leading molecular cell biologists with a strong record of using yeast and bacteria as models to understand complex aspects of cell biology - [Annabelle Duncan](https://macsys.org/staff/annabelle-duncan/) - Professor Trevor Lithgow is one of Australia’s leading molecular cell biologists with a strong record of using yeast and bacteria as models to understand complex aspects of cell biology - [Chris Matthews](https://macsys.org/staff/chris-matthews/) - Professor Trevor Lithgow is one of Australia’s leading molecular cell biologists with a strong record of using yeast and bacteria as models to understand complex aspects of cell biology - [Jennifer Herz](https://macsys.org/staff/jennifer-herz/) - Professor Trevor Lithgow is one of Australia’s leading molecular cell biologists with a strong record of using yeast and bacteria as models to understand complex aspects of cell biology - [Emily Duane](https://macsys.org/staff/emily-duane/) - Dr Emily Duane is the Centre's Chief Operating Officer. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science (Honours) and a PhD in Operations Research, all from The University of Melbourne. - [Krishnan Rajakumar](https://macsys.org/staff/adarshkrishnan-rajakumar/) - Runze is a PhD candidate under the mentorship of Professors Wenjie Zhang and Hanchen Wang. His research focuses on leveraging machine learning techniques to enhance algorithms for time series databases and protein biosynthesis. - [Tarja Knuuttila](https://macsys.org/staff/tarja-knuuttila/) - Professor Tarja Knuuttila's research concerns the epistemology of scientific modelling, the relation of scientific models to the real world, and the connection between simplicity and generality of models, with varied fields of application including ecology, economics, and engineering. - [Soroush Faridan](https://macsys.org/staff/soroush-faridan/) - Ziqi is a PhD candidate co-supervised by Traude Beilharz and Michael J. McDonald, and is working on the evolution of central carbon metabolism across the tree of life. - [Marc Wilkins](https://macsys.org/staff/marc-wilkins/) - Marc Wilkins is a Professor in the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences at UNSW Sydney where he leads an Australian Research Council-funded proteomics and molecular systems biology lab. - [Veronica Lay](https://macsys.org/staff/veronica-lay/) - Veronica Lay is the MACSYS Monash University Node Administrator. - [Wenjie Zhang](https://macsys.org/staff/wenjie-zhang/) - Professor Wenjie Zhang is a computer scientist specializing in databases, data management and big data analytics. She is currently a Professor in Computer Science in the Data and Knowledge Research Group at the UNSW Sydney and has served as the Deputy Head of School (Research) since 2019. - [Eduardo Eyras](https://macsys.org/staff/eduardo-eyras/) - Professor Eduardo Eyras is a world leader in the development of computational methods to advance RNA biology with a track record of research excellence with a multidisciplinary focus. - [Traude Beilharz](https://macsys.org/staff/traude-beilharz/) - Professor Traude Beilharz is an RNA biologist and biochemist with interests that span the birth, life and death of RNA in cells as they adapt to change. MACSYS combines her love of collaboration, data-driven research and the cell biology of Baker's yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. - [Richi Nayak](https://macsys.org/staff/richi-nayak/) - Professor Richi Nayak is an internationally recognised data scientist with expertise in data and text mining (NLP), machine learning, and web intelligence. She is a Professor in the School of Computer Science and Leader of the Complex Data Analysis Program at the Centre for Data Science, Queensland University of Technology. - [Eric Stone](https://macsys.org/staff/eric-stone/) - Professor Eric Stone is internationally recognised for his research in mathematical biology, evolutionary inference, and systems genetics; having made theoretical and methodological contributions to understanding the genotype-phenotype map and how it evolves over time. - [Lan Nguyen](https://macsys.org/staff/lan-nguyen/) - Dr Lan Nguyen is an independent expert in the mechanistic modelling and integrative analysis of cellular signalling networks. His expertise and training span both mathematical modelling and systems and cell biology, enabling him to build a research lab comprising both dry- and wet-lab capabilities. - [Malcolm McConville](https://macsys.org/staff/malcolm-mcconville/) - Professor Malcolm McConville is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology at the University of Melbourne and Associate Director (Platforms and Infrastructure) of the Bio21 Institute. He is an internationally recognised leader in microbial metabolism and the development of new analytical and computational tools in quantitative biology. - [Robyn Araujo](https://macsys.org/staff/robyn-araujo/) - Dr Robyn Araujo has a long-standing record of excellence in developing novel mathematical techniques and models to study cellular signalling networks. She is currently an Associate Professor in Applied Mathematics at the University of Melbourne. - [Christopher Stubenrauch](https://macsys.org/staff/christopher-stubenrauch/) - Christopher Stubenrauch is a molecular cell biologist with expertise in deciphering protein assembly pathways in bacteria. - [Jan Hasenauer](https://macsys.org/staff/jan-hasenauer/) - Professor Dr Jan Hasenauer’s research focuses on the development of methods for data-driven modelling of biological processes. Professor Hasenauer is a Professor in Computational Biology at the University of Bonn, where he leads the Interdisciplinary Research Unit in Mathematics and Life Sciences. - [Padmini Rangamani](https://macsys.org/staff/padmini-rangamani/) - Professor Padmini Rangamani's research is focused on understanding the design principles of biological systems. - [Noa Levi](https://macsys.org/staff/noa-levi/) - Noa is a PhD student at the University of Melbourne working under the supervision of A.Prof Robyn Araujo and Dr Adrianne Jenner. Her research is in molecular targeted therapies in the context of cellular signalling networks. - [Joerg Stelling](https://macsys.org/staff/joerg-stelling/) - Professor Joerg Stelling has expertise in the development and application of computational and experimental methods to analyse and design complex cellular networks, with a focus on large-scale mechanistic approaches. - [Yulin Wu](https://macsys.org/staff/yulin-wu/) - Yulin is a PhD candidate supervised by Heejung Shim. His research interests concern the computational statistical modelling of omics data. Previously, he completed the Bachelor's and Master's degrees in mathematics and statistics at the University of Melbourne. - [Jen Martin](https://macsys.org/staff/jen-martin/) - Associate Professor Jen Martin (@scidocmartin) spent many years working as a field ecologist until she decided the most useful thing she could contribute as a scientist was to teach other scientists how to be effective and engaging communicators. - [Hanchen Wang](https://macsys.org/staff/hanchen-wang/) - Dr. Hanchen Wang is a computer scientist specializing in Graph Database, AI for Database and AI for Science. He is now focusing on designing machine learning models for cellular system. - [Simon Schmidt](https://macsys.org/staff/simon-schmidt/) - Simon Schmidt is a biochemist and molecular biologist with expertise is in fungal physiology and genetics, particularly as these fields relate to alcoholic fermentation during the process of winemaking. - [Nadine Ziemert](https://macsys.org/staff/nadine-ziemert/) - Nadine Ziemert is a nationally and internationally recognised leader in the field of computer-based genome mining of natural compounds and developing computational tools for drug discovery. - [Heather Harrington](https://macsys.org/staff/heather-harrington/) - Professor Heather Harrington develops mathematical methods to study signalling pathways involved in systems and cancer biology. She is currently a Royal Society University Research Fellow in Applied Algebra and Data Science at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. - [Andrea Loettgers](https://macsys.org/staff/andrea-loettgers/) - Andrea Loettgers is a senior researcher in the ERC project Possible Life-The Philosophical Significance of Extending Biology at the University in Vienna. She holds a habilitation in philosophy of science from the University of Bern and a PhD in physics from the University of Göttingen. - [Ruth Baker](https://macsys.org/staff/ruth-baker/) - Professor Ruth Baker is a world-leader in biological mathematics. She is a Professor in Applied Mathematics at the Mathematical Institute of University of Oxford. - [Elizabeth Read](https://macsys.org/staff/elizabeth-read/) - Elizabeth Read has built a research program at the intersection of mathematical biology and scientific computing, incorporating theoretical and algorithmic approaches from the field of chemical physics. She is currently an Associate Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Irvine. - [Yolanda Schaerli](https://macsys.org/staff/yolanda-schaerli/) - Yolanda Schaerli is an Associate Professor of Synthetic Biology at the University of Lausanne. She is an experimental synthetic biologist with a well-established track record of using computational approaches to inform experimental design. - [Jörg Stülke](https://macsys.org/staff/jorg-stulke/) - Professor Dr Jörg Stülke is a world-leading expert in systems biology and has extensive experience in working with a range of prokaryotic model organisms. - [David Ascher](https://macsys.org/staff/david-ascher/) - Professor David Ascher is an expert in structural bioinformatics and the application of artificial intelligence to biological and clinical data. He is currently an NHMRC Investigator and Director of Biotechnology at the University of Queensland. He is also Head of Computational Biology and Clinical Informatics at the Baker Institute. - [Markus Covert](https://macsys.org/staff/markus-covert/) - Dr. Markus Covert is currently the Ram Shriram Chair and Professor of Bioengineering at Stanford University with a background in whole-cell modelling. - [Cheng Soon Ong](https://macsys.org/staff/cheng-soon-ong/) - Cheng Soon Ong is the director of the Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Future Science Platform (MLAI FSP) at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and an adjunct Professor at the Australian National University. ## Categories - [News](https://macsys.org/category/news/) - [Press Release](https://macsys.org/category/press-release/) - [Equity](https://macsys.org/category/equity/) ## Event types - [Announcement](https://macsys.org/event-type/announcement/) - [Conference](https://macsys.org/event-type/conference/) - [Seminar](https://macsys.org/event-type/seminar/) - [Visit](https://macsys.org/event-type/visit/) - [Workshop](https://macsys.org/event-type/workshop/) ## Categories - [Executive Committee](https://macsys.org/page_category/executive-committee/) - [Governance Advisory Board](https://macsys.org/page_category/gab/) - [Operations Committee](https://macsys.org/page_category/operations-committee/) - [International Scientific Advisory Board](https://macsys.org/page_category/isab/) - [Strategic Research Committee](https://macsys.org/page_category/research-committee/) - [Humanities and Social Science Advisory Board](https://macsys.org/page_category/humanities-and-social-science-advisory-board/) - [Equity, People, and Culture Committee](https://macsys.org/page_category/equity-people-and-culture-committee/) - [Translation and Partner Engagement Committee](https://macsys.org/page_category/translation-partner-engagement-industry-committee/) - [Training and Career Development Committee](https://macsys.org/page_category/training-career-development-committee/) - [News](https://macsys.org/page_category/news/) - [Directorate](https://macsys.org/page_category/directorate/) - [Chief Investigators](https://macsys.org/page_category/chief-investigators/) - [Partner Investigators](https://macsys.org/page_category/partner-investigators/) - [Associate Investigators](https://macsys.org/page_category/associate-investigators/) - [Researchers](https://macsys.org/page_category/researchers/) - [Students](https://macsys.org/page_category/students/) - [Professional Staff](https://macsys.org/page_category/professional-staff/) - [Media contact](https://macsys.org/page_category/media-contact/) - [Opportunities](https://macsys.org/page_category/opportunities/) - [PhD Scholarships](https://macsys.org/page_category/phd-scholarships/) - [Industry Contact](https://macsys.org/page_category/industry-contact/)