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The mathematics of evolution:
Adaptive Dynamics in Theory and
Practice
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A Fields Institute workshop held
at the University of Ottawa
May 7-9, 2007
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Invited
Speakers:
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Martin
Ackermann (ETH Zürich)
Michael Doebeli (UBC
Vancouver)
Richard Law (York, UK)
Peter Taylor (Queens
University)
Lindi Wahl (University of
Western Ontario)
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Frithjof
Lutscher (contact: flutsche@uottawa.ca)
Victor LeBlanc
(Mathematics, Ottawa)
Rees Kassen (Biology, Ottawa)
Tom Sherratt (Biology,
Carleton) |
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1. Overview
and aims of the workshop
Fundamental questions in evolutionary biology concern the origin of
species, the maintenance of diversity, and the process of adaptation to
the environment. For all these processes, feedback mechanisms operate
at several spatial and temporal scales. The theory of adaptive dynamics
links the interaction of individuals to the evolution of communities
through the interaction of populations. Applications include
cooperation theory, the evolution of infectious diseases, sympatric
speciation and conservation biology. However, the link between adaptive
dynamics theory and the results of laboratory selection experiments
remains unclear.
Mathematically, adaptive dynamics draws on game theory and dynamical
systems, stability and bifurcation theory. Outcomes of relatively
simple models can be evolutionary stable strategies, cycling, or even
chaotic behavior. Novel mathematical challenges emerge, for example,
when space and dispersal are incorporated into the models, or when the
resident population is not assumed to be monomorphic, which is more
realistic. This typically leads to infinite-dimensional dynamical
systems (reaction-diffusion equations, integrodifferential equations,
integral equations), which exhibit rich qualitative behavior, in
particular when long-range spatial interaction terms are involved.
The aim of this workshop is to bring together the leading
mathematicians and evolutionary biologists in the field to report on
recent progress from both sides, to provide a forum for
interdisciplinary discussion, and to identify future research
directions. The workshop also aims to provide graduate students with
the opportunity to discuss their ideas with these internationally
renowned researchers.
2. Format and Schedule
There will be lectures by the invited speakers. The invited speakers
are asked to introduce what they perceive as the burning
questions in the field and thereby open the discussion following their
talks.
Several contributed presentations will be selected (please indicate
with your registration whether you want to give one). Depending on the
number of presentations we will have full-hour and/or half-hour
presentations. We limit the number of contributed talks in
order to leave ample room for (formal and informal) discussion.
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series of short talks will allow several young researchers to present
their ideas and thereby introduce themselves to the more established
researchers in the field. If you are a student and want to use this
opportunity to give a short introduction to your ideas, please indicate
this on your registration.
Invited Lectures:
Martin
Ackermann
Michael Doebeli
Richard Law
Peter Taylor
Lindi Wahl |
Evolutionary Causes and
Consequences of Phenotypic Variation
Adaptive diversification: theory and experiments
Adaptive Dynamics: Concerns of an ecologist
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Adapting models to make testable predictions about fixation.
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Tentative Schedule: (All the lectures take place in Monpetit MNT 201 on
the campus of the University of Ottawa)
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Monday, May 7
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Tuesday, May 8
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Wednesday, May 9
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8:30-9:00
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Registration
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Registration |
Registration |
9:00-10:00
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Michael Doebeli
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Martin Ackermann
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Richard Law
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10:00-10:30
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Coffee break
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Coffee break |
Coffee break |
10:30-12:00
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Sebastian Schreiber
Mathias Gauduchon
Alizon Samuel
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Meghan Duffy
Samantha Forde
Christine Jessup |
Amaury Lambert
Jacob Foster
Amir Kermany
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12:00-14:00
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Lunch
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Lunch |
Lunch |
14:00-15:00
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Peter Taylor
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Lindi Wahl
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Ivana Gudelij
Closing discussion
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15:00-15:30
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Coffee break |
Coffee break |
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15:30-16:30
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Claus Rueffler
Sebastien Lion
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Alex Hall
Gilman Tucker
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17:00
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Reception at
Cafe Nostalgica
(on campus)
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Abstracts can be found here.
The room is equipped with a
video projector, a laptop computer will be available for your use. We
ask all those who give a short presentation
to bring their presentation as a .pdf file before lunch on May 8 so
that all presentations are on the same computer and we do not lose any
time dis- and reconnecting laptops.
Internet access during the workshop is available in the computer lab
MNT 140 (same building). Just bring a piece of ID and the workshop
nametag to the counter there. The lab is open 9am - 8pm.
3. Registration
In order to facilitate discussion, we intend to limit the number of
participants to 50. Please register early.
You will have to arrange for your own travel and accommodation (see
below). Conference registration includes coffee breaks, group lunches
and Monday night's reception.
Financial support is available for students and postdocs (apply by Feb
15, 2007, notification by Mar 15, 2007). We particularly encourage
women and minorities to apply. Support
covers accommodation in Ottawa for 4 nights
(Sun-Wed). Travel support may available depending on funding.
Registration fee: regular $ 80;
for students and PDFs $ 40.
Online
registration is closed at this point. On site registration is possible
(cheques or cash only, no credit cards accepted).
4. Accommodation
Participants are asked to make
their own accommodation reservation. Please note that Ottawa celebrates
its annual Tulip Festival
in May. It is great to visit, but it also means that hotels do fill up.
Please book early.
List of Hotels
Quality
Hotel Downtown
290 Rideau St.
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1N 5Y3
Tel: 613-789-7511, toll-free: 1-800-424-6423
Fax: 613-789-2434
Group rate of $97 available until April 6 with group code (#106251)
Later bookings only if space is available.
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UOttawa Residences
90 University Street
Ottawa, ON
Canada, K1N 1H3
Tel: 613-564-5400, toll-free: 1-888-564-4545
Fax: 613-564-6530
Starting from $40 plus tax for a single room with shared kitchen and
bathroom,
see this
information and price sheet.
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Lord Elgin Hotel
100 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1P 5K8
Tel: 613-235-3333, toll-free: 1-800-267-4298
Fax: 613-235-3223
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Delta Ottawa
361 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1R 7S9
Tel: 613-238-6000, toll-free: 1-800-268-1133
Fax: 613-238-2290
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Crowne Plaza Ottawa
101 Lyon Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1R 5T9
Tel: 613-237-3600, toll-free: 1-1-800-227-6963
Fax: 613-237-2351
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The Westin
Ottawa
11 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1N 9H4
Tel: 613-560-7000, toll-free: 1-800-937-8461
Fax: 613-560-2707
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Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
130 Besserer Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1N 9M9
Tel: 613-232-2000, toll-free: 1-800-267-1989
Fax: 613-232-1242
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Arc The Hotel
140 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1P 5H6
Tel: 613-238-2888, toll-free: 1-800-699-2516
Fax: 613-235-8421
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Some B&Bs:
EasyRez.com:
Bed and Breakfasts in Ottawa.
BBSelect.com:
Bed and Breakfasts in Ottawa.
UOttawa residence: (see also above)
Campus Living Centre
100 University Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1N 6N5
Tel : 613-564-5400
Email : clc@uottawa.ca
5. Local Information
The University of Ottawa is in the
center of the city of Ottawa,
within walking distance from downtown. A map of campus is available here. A virtual tour is also
available. More information about the city is available from the Ottawa convention guide.
From the airport:
By taxi, the trip to the University
takes about 20 minutes and costs about $30. To travel by bus, take bus
# 97 to the "Laurier" or "Campus" bus stop. The buses run every 15
minutes during the daytime. The fare is $3.00 and you will need exact
change.
The schedule for bus # 97 is available at the
OCTranspo web site
along with complete transit way maps. Please note that schedules change
on the weekend, so you'll want to check that out by clicking on the
"Saturday" or "Sunday" buttons.
From the train station:
By taxi, the trip to the University
takes about 5 minutes and costs about $10. To travel by bus, take bus #
95 to the "Laurier" bus stop, which is at the edge of the campus. The
buses run every 10 minutes during the daytime. The fare is $3.00 and
you will need exact change.
The schedule for bus # 95 is available at the
OCTranspo web site
along with complete transit way maps. Please note that schedules change
on the weekend, so you'll want to check that out by clicking on the
"Saturday" or "Sunday" buttons.
From the bus station:
The Voyageur Bus Terminal is located at
265 Catherine Street between Lyon and Kent St. Information on Schedules
and Fares is available at
http://voyageur.com
or by calling 613-238-5900 or toll-free at 1-800-668-4438. By taxi, the
trip from the Terminal to the University takes about 5 minutes and
costs about $10. To travel by local bus, check the
OCTranspo web site
for route information (there is no direct route to the University
Campus but bus #4 brings you to the Rideau Centre which is close by).
The buses run every 15 minutes during the daytime. The fare is $3.00
and you will need exact change.
Travelling by car:
If travelling by car, you'll be on
highway 417 (the Queensway). Take exit : Nicholas Street. Turn right on
Laurier, and then right on King Edward Ave, to get to the Department of
Mathematics and Statistics. The University of Ottawa campus is located
between Nicholas and King Edward, north of the Queensway. See also the
maps, below.
Parking
Check with your hotel or other
accommodation choice regarding parking. If hotel parking is not
available, there are several municipal parking lots available near
campus. For those staying at the University of Ottawa dormitories,
parking is offered at an additional charge. Day occasional parking is
available on campus in covered garages, parking meters, and pay and
display lots. For more complete information about the location and cost
of these options, visit the website of the
University
of Ottawa's Parking and traffic division.
