Center at the Interface of Mathematics and Biology Proposal

The IAS supported a statewide response to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Center at the Interface of Mathematics and Biology at the New Mexico Consortium. The proposed q-Bio center would create a mathematical foundation for a quantitative, mechanism-based predictive modeling of biological processes focusing on infectious diseases. This five-year, $16M proposal to the NSF attracted ~$5M in matching funds and involved over 20 scientists from across the state. The proposal made it to the final round, but was ultimately not selected. The effort, however, is a model for statewide partnering on proposal response, which is a priority for the IAS. The Center would have brought to the state a new scientific initiative that would not have been possible without the involvement of all IAS partners.