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The Mathematics of Data, Dynamics, and Life Sciences (MDDLS) Conference is a two-day applied mathematics meeting hosted by the NSF-Simons Center For Multiscale Cell Fate at the University of California, Irvine. The goal is to bring together mathematicians specializing in data science, dynamical systems, and other areas of applied mathematics to explore cutting-edge approaches with potential applications in the life sciences. The conference schedule includes invited speakers, contributed talks, and a poster session. Participants are encouraged to submit abstracts for contributed talks and/or poster presentations, and some travel awards may be available for participants without alternate funding sources.

***Full registration will open in Jan 2025. Participants will be notified by the end of January if their presentation is accepted.***

The event is free (including lunch, refreshments and parking) for participants. Registration is required for all attendees.

(Application Deadline: January 17, 2025)

The Mathematics of Data, Dynamics, and Life Sciences (MDDLS) Conference will be held at the University of California, Irvine in Irvine, CA.

The event location will be at the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (ISEB – 419 Physical Sciences Quad, Irvine, CA 92697) (Event Map)

Plenary Speakers

David Bortz

University of Colorado

Jasmine Foo

University of Minnesota

Bjorn Sandstede

Brown University

Invited Speakers

Jason Bramburger

Concordia University

Khanh Dao Duc

University of British Columbia

Anna Little

University of Utah

Niall Mangan

Northwestern University

Elizabeth Newman

Emory University

Organizing Committee

Paul Carter

UC Irvine

Anna Ma

UC Irvine

Thursday, 03/20/2025

Friday, 03/21/2025

Travel

John Wayne Airport (SNA)
John Wayne Airport is located just 4 miles from UC Irvine. Most major carriers service this airport.
 
Long Beach Airport (LGB)
Long Beach Regional Airport is located approximately 25 miles from UC Irvine. Jet Blue Airlines and Southwest Airlines are the primary carriers who service LGB.
 
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport is So. California’s major hub which serves as the international airport of choice. LAX is located approx. 40 miles from UC Irvine. All major carriers service this airport.
 
Accommodations

Ayres Hotel and Suites – Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

325 Bristol, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Rates starting at $134 for Deluxe Guestroom (single/double occupancy). Higher rates over the summer may apply. Reservations can be made online.

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access in guestroom & public areas
  • Complimentary self-parking
  • Complimentary shuttle to/from John Wayne Airport and UCI (subject to availability)

Sonesta Irvine

17941 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92614

Rates starting at $175. Use Corporate/Promo code: UC8

Rate includes the following:

  • Complimentary daily breakfast for one per day (valid only on Monday-Friday mornings)
  • Complimentary shuttle to and from the John Wayne Airport
  • Complimentary shuttle to and from the UCI campus (subject to availability, please contact the front desk to confirm availability).
  • Complimentary wireless Internet
  • Complimentary self-parking for one vehicle
  • Distance from UCI – 3 miles

Travel awards application information

Travel awards are offered to help offset the costs of attending the meeting.
 
To be considered for a travel award (up to $500), you must:
(i) present your work as a talk or poster,
(ii) register for the conference, and
(iii) be based at an US institution.
 
We will give priority to students and postdocs. Awardees will be notified of further rules, such as airline restrictions, upon offer of award.
 
Submit your travel award application by filling out the “Presentation Submission & Travel Funding Request” form by Friday, January 17, 2025.