Markus Owen is Associate Professor and Reader in Applied Mathematics at the University of Nottingham.

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Markus’ research lies in the application of nonlinear and multiscale mathematical models to cell biology, in particular to plant and animal developmental biology, cancer and neuroscience. He uses a variety of mathematical and computational approaches, including local and spatially extended systems of differential equations, integral equations, individual-based models (IBMs), and multiscale models which combine two or more of these ingredients. This work is underpinned by multidisciplinary collaborations with life scientists, engineers, computer scientists and other mathematicians, both at Nottingham and further afield. Markus coordinates  the BBSRC MATSYB funded Cell Signalling Network (SIGNET), which brings together scientists from multiple discplines to work with biologists to improve our understanding of cell signalling. Markus is deputy director of the Centre for Mathematical Medicine and Biology (CMMB) at the University of Nottingham, and plays a central role within CPIB, supervising research on cell signalling pathways (such as auxin and GA perception) and catalysing developments in multicellular modelling. In 2009, MRO was awarded a prestigious Whitehead Prize by the London Mathematical Society, for his contributions to the development of multiscale modelling approaches in systems medicine and biology.