Investigating Biological Systems Using Modeling
Strategies and Software
- 1st Edition - October 28, 1998
- Latest edition
- Authors: Meryl E. Wastney, Blossom H. Patterson, Oscar A. Linares, Peter C. Greif, Raymond C. Boston
- Language: English
Investigating Biological Systems Using Modeling describes how to apply software to analyze and interpret data from biological systems. It is written for students and invest… Read more
Description
Description
Investigating Biological Systems Using Modeling describes how to apply software to analyze and interpret data from biological systems. It is written for students and investigators in lay person's terms, and will be a useful reference book and textbook on mathematical modeling in the design and interpretation of kinetic studies of biological systems. It describes the mathematical techniques of modeling and kinetic theory, and focuses on practical examples of analyzing data. The book also uses examples from the fields of physiology, biochemistry, nutrition, agriculture, pharmacology, and medicine.
Key features
Key features
- Contains practical descriptions of how to analyze kinetic data
- Provides examples of how to develop and use models
- Describes several software packages including SAAM/CONSAM
- Includes software with working models
Readership
Readership
Graduate students and professionals in the fields of medicine, physiology, biochemistry, biomathematics, pharmacology, agricultural systems, nutrition, and animal science
Table of contents
Table of contents
Introduction:
What is Modeling?
The Steps in Building a Model.
The Difference Between Building a Model and Using a Model.
Why Model Biological Systems?
Modeling Software:
Review of Software.
WinSAAM.
Concepts and Tools of Modeling:
Building Models in Sections.
Techniques and Tools to Facilitate Model Development.
Strategies for Modeling Biological Systems:
Experimental Design and Data Collection.
Starting Modeling and Developing a Model.
Rejecting Hypotheses and Accepting a Model.
Model Summarization.
Multiple Studies Analysis.
Information in the Model.
Errors in Compartmental Modeling.
Testing Robustness: Sensitivity, Identifiability, and Stability.
Evaluating and Using Published Models:
Why Use a Published Model?
Reviewing and Summarizing Published Models.
The Model Translation Process.
Verification and Validation.
Using the Model.
A Library of Models.
Subject Index.
Appendices.
What is Modeling?
The Steps in Building a Model.
The Difference Between Building a Model and Using a Model.
Why Model Biological Systems?
Modeling Software:
Review of Software.
WinSAAM.
Concepts and Tools of Modeling:
Building Models in Sections.
Techniques and Tools to Facilitate Model Development.
Strategies for Modeling Biological Systems:
Experimental Design and Data Collection.
Starting Modeling and Developing a Model.
Rejecting Hypotheses and Accepting a Model.
Model Summarization.
Multiple Studies Analysis.
Information in the Model.
Errors in Compartmental Modeling.
Testing Robustness: Sensitivity, Identifiability, and Stability.
Evaluating and Using Published Models:
Why Use a Published Model?
Reviewing and Summarizing Published Models.
The Model Translation Process.
Verification and Validation.
Using the Model.
A Library of Models.
Subject Index.
Appendices.
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: October 28, 1998
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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Meryl E. Wastney
Meryl Wastney is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Biomathematics and Biostatistics at the Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington D.C. She received her Ph.D. in biochemistry from Lincoln College at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. She was a Fogarty Fellow in the Laboratory of Mathematical Biology, NCI, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland for three years and joined the Department of Pediatrics at Georgetown University in 1983. She is the author of 30 articles and has presented over 40 invited lectures and workshops on modeling biological systems.
Affiliations and expertise
Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, D.C.BP
Blossom H. Patterson
Affiliations and expertise
National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.A.OL
Oscar A. Linares
Affiliations and expertise
Biomodeling Unit, Oakwood Healthcare System Southgate Center, Southgate, Michigan, U.S.A.PG
Peter C. Greif
Affiliations and expertise
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.A.RB
Raymond C. Boston
Affiliations and expertise
School of Veterinary Medicine, Clinical Studies, Kennett Square, PAView book on ScienceDirect
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