Maths and Numbers in Biology
17/06/2026
Overview
Bringing together complementary expertise in mathematics, modelling, and biology, the Institut Quimic de Sarria Cets (IQS) and the Barcelona Collaboratorium are pleased to invite you to a full‑day scientific event, taking place on June 17 at the IQS campus.
1) The event will bring together researchers working at the interface of mathematics, modelling, and biology, fostering cross‑disciplinary dialogue and the exchange of ideas.
2) The program will feature keynote lectures, contributed talks, and three thematic sessions covering topics such as molecular structure, information across scales, and development.
3) The day will also include a midday poster session, and students are especially encouraged to submit scientific posters and engage with the broader research community
Programme
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Registration |
| 09:15 – 09:30 | Welcome and opening by Salvador Borrós, Director of IQS, and James Sharpe, Head of the Barcelona Collaboratorium |
| 09:30 – 11:30 | Session 1: “Molecular structure, function and evolution” – Xavier Biarnés – Short talk selected from submitted abstract – Nora Martin – Short talk selected from submitted abstract |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Coffee break |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Session 2: “Information across scales” – Jordi Garcia-Ojalvo – Short talk selected from submitted abstract |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Lunch and poster session |
| 14:30 – 16:15 | Session 3: “Development” –Meritxell Sáez: Building developmental landscapes: a gene free approach – Short talk selected from submitted abstract – James Sharpe |
| 16:15 – 16:30 | Closing remarks and poster award |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Coffee break |
| 17:00 – 17:30 | IQS facilities tour |
Registration
Registration will be required to attend the conference: https://mathsbio.iqs.url.edu/
Registration fee: 30€
Registration deadline: June 08, 2026
Contact and venue
The conference will take place at IQS – Ramon Llull University, located in Barcelona.
IQS – Ramon Llull University
Via Augusta 390
08017 Barcelona
Spain
IQS is located in the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district of Barcelona and is easily accessible by public transport.
