Working Group Leader: Tanya Miura
Group members: Esteban Hernandez Vargas, Rodolfo Blanco Rodriguez
Originated: November 8, 2022
Description:
The Mathematical Immunology Working Group will develop mathematical models to explain the roles of immune responses during respiratory viral infections.
Working Group Leader: Marty Ytreberg
Group Members: Jonathan Barnes, Jagdish Patel, America Chi
Originated: December 15, 2022
Description:
MoMo will brainstorm ideas to participate in the pandemic preparedness proposal that will be led by University of Texas, Austin.
Working Group leader: Marty Ytreberg
Group members: Matthew Bernards, Patrick Hrdlicka, Jagdish Patel, Paul Rowley, Kris Waynant, Jonathan Barnes, Brenda Schroeder, Suki Li
Originated: February 2021
Description:
We will be brainstorming ideas on how the U of I can build a center that has a focus on drug discovery. Discussion includes possible focus areas, current expertise, gaps in knowledge/expertise and funding mechanisms.
Working Group leader: Holly Wichman
Group members: Jeff Bailey, Bert Baumgaertner, Jim Bull, Traci Craig, Florian Justwan, Craig Miller, Dilshani Sarathchandra
Originated: January 2021
Description:
Working Group on Belief Formation explores how beliefs and opinions are formed. This is approached from a multidisciplinary perspective. One goal is to foster logical thinking in our students.
Working Group leader: Alan Kolok
Group members: Naveen Joseph, Erik Coats, Russell Baker, Chantal Vella, Helen Brown, Erich Seamon, Karen Hume, Dan Strawn
Originated: January 2021
Description:
This group is focused upon evaluating the relationship between water quality in surface and groundwater and its links to adverse human health impacts, particularly cancer.
