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central aim of the workshop is the scientific exchange between
European and Russian scientists. Russia is traditionally strong in
the mathematical and theoretical sciences, whereas Europe has a very
balanced research infrastructure with specialized labs focusing on
generation of quantitative data and dynamic modeling. Many of the
problems faced in systems biology today relate to theoretical
approaches in other fields, for example theoretical physics, control
theory, mathematical systems theory, optimization, and graph theory.
To many of these fields, Russian scientists have made key
contributions in the past. Hence, bringing these two sides closer
together will benefit both, the Russian as well as the european
community of systems biologists, leading to new impulses and a novel
view on dynamic modeling, model calibration, and model analysis from
different perspectives. By providing a venue for scientific exchange
through talks, poster presentations, and personal discussion as well
as the opportunity for direct, personal contact, the workshop will be
central to achieve this symbiosis, with mutual benefit for both the
Russian and the European side.