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Mathematical modelling of bacterial movement in response to multiple signalling cues
Reference
MMI09782
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Philip Maini
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Professor Judith Armitage
Institution
University of Oxford
Department
Mathematical Institute
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
109,485
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
05/01/1999
End date
05/01/2002
Duration
36 months
Abstract
We propose to develop a mathematical model for the response of Rhodobacter sphaeroides to multiple interacting continuous and step gradients, with the aim of determining the nature of these interactions. The combination of mathematics and experimental data will allow the development of novel model equations to predict microbial movement in real gradients. Using experimental data for parameter values, different hypotheses of interaction will be modelled and the resultant predictions on bacterial behaviour compared with experimental observation with the goal of elucidating the underlying interactions and mechanisms involved.
Summary
unavailable
Committee
Closed Committee - Engineering & Biological Systems (EBS)
Research Topics
X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority
X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative
Mathematical Modelling Initiative (MMI) [1997]
Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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