Professor Mark Tanaka – Modelling the evolution of pathogens: connecting within-host and between-host dynamics

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Event date: 
Tuesday, 17 April 2018 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: 
Berg Family Foundation Seminar Room, Level 6, Wallace Wurth Building, Kensington Campus, UNSW Sydney

Kirby Institute Seminar Series presents

Professor Mark Tanaka

Professor Mark Tanaka

School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, UNSW

About your speaker

Professor Mark Tanaka is a mathematical and computational biologist at UNSW. His research interests include modelling microbial evolution and analysing data from molecular epidemiology studies. Mark is currently an ARC Future Fellow, and Deputy Head of School (Director of Research) in the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences.

www.tanakalab.unsw.edu.au

Abstract

Modern molecular technology can provide high resolution genetic information about pathogens. Interpreting genetic and genomic data requires an understanding of the population dynamics and evolution of microbial populations. Here, I will explore aspects of these dynamics, including steps towards connecting within-host and between-host processes. 

Event Type: 
Seminar
Contact for inquiries: 
Rata Joseph, +61 (2) 9385 0900 or recpt@kirby.unsw.edu.au
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