Course Description
The Summer School on Metabolic Modeling offers an in-depth, hands-on overview of current methods in computational systems biology, with a focus on metabolic networks. Participants will explore:
- Constraint-based modeling and data integration
- Kinetic and multiscale models of central metabolism
- Applications of machine learning to metabolic systems
Important Dates
- Deadline for applications: 25th August 2025
- Chosen participants will be notified by: 29th of August 2025
- Course date: 17-19 September 2025
Venue
Department of Biotechnologies and Biosciences of University of Milan
Piazza della Scienza 2, Milan, Building Bios (U3), room U3-08, ground floor.
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Fee
The course does not include a fee.
Selection procedure
A maximum of 40 candidates will be selected. Selected participants will be notified by the 29th of August 2025.
Invited Speakers
- Lilia Alberghina, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy
- Claudio Angione, Teesside University, UK
- Bas Teusink, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands
Instructors
- Chiara Damiani, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy
- Daniela Gaglio, National Research Council – IBSBC Milan
- Annalisa Occhipinti, Teesside University, UK
- Pasquale Palumbo, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy
- Marco Vanoni, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy
Organizers
- Chiara Damiani, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy
- Pasquale Palumbo, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy
- Valentina Pasquale, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy
- Marco Vanoni, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy
Contacts
For any inquiries, feel free to contact the organizers at the following email address: metabolicschool@gmail.com
Target Audience
The school is designed for PhD students, postdocs and researchers interested in learning both the theoretical foundations and practical tools for modeling metabolism across biological scales.
Requirements
It is recommended the participants have a portable computer for hands-on and tutorial session.