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This lecture from the 2025 CRM-Fields-PIMS Prize series features Professor Leah Edelstein-Keshet from the University of British Columbia exploring the fascinating intersection of mathematics and cell biology. Discover how mathematical biology provides rich topics and challenges that both inspire new mathematical problems and enhance our understanding of complex biological systems. Follow Professor Edelstein-Keshet as she presents research conducted by her group over the years, highlighting contributions from numerous talented colleagues and trainees. The 53-minute talk focuses primarily on the relationships between local (PDE) and nonlocal variants of models describing cellular internal structure and interactions. Additionally, explore work on reaction-diffusion systems associated with cell motility and learn about recent experimental validation of theoretical models. Gain insights into how mathematical approaches help decode the structure, movement, and collective behavior of cells.
