Mathematical Modeling of Viral Infection

Dear Colleagues,

The dynamics of virus infections are complex and multifaceted and include the mechanisms by which a virus replicates, spreads within a host, interacts with host immune responses and with other pathogens, and the extent to which the virus can be targeted by or employed as a therapeutic agent. Mathematical models are essential tools that provide a quantitative understanding of viral infections and their strategies, which are often difficult to dissect through only clinical or experimental approaches. The tight and improved integration of data within modeling frameworks has enhanced the predictive capability of these models and led to new experimental and clinical designs that have led to further elucidations of complex biological interplay. In addition, recent innovations in experimental biology and a new appreciation for multiparameter quantitative datasets have enhanced model quality and provided new questions ripe for mathematical approaches.

This Topical Collection is the continuation of our previous Special Issue, “Mathematical Modeling of Viral Infection”, we will go on showcase recent advancements in mathematical modeling of virus infections. We welcome submissions reporting any aspect of modeling virus infections.

Dr. Amber M. Smith
Dr. Ruian Ke
Collection Editors

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