Optimization and control are fundamental to many problems in biomedicine. For instance, in medical interventions, the objective is often to eliminate pathogens efficiently while minimizing adverse side effects. Precision medicine takes this a step further, aiming to tailor treatments to the unique characteristics of individual patients.
A central aim of the workshop is integrating mechanistic modeling and data-driven insights with optimization and control methods for biomedical applications. In particular, modern automatic differentiation tools—which form the backbone of many AI methods—are also highly valuable for calibrating and controlling complex dynamical systems in biomedicine and beyond.
The first day of the workshop will highlight recent advances in modeling, optimization, and control methods applied across a range of biomedical systems. The second day will be dedicated to exploring the complex interactions between the microbiome and antibiotics. As antibiotic resistance continues to rise, there is a growing need for more targeted and judicious use of these drugs. However, the intricate dynamics of multi-species bacterial ecosystems—and the challenges associated with managing them through antibiotic interventions—make treatment optimization in these contexts particularly demanding.
Workshop dates: August 28 and 29, 2025
Workshop location: Executive Learning Centre (2A), Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (Adickesallee 32–34, 60322 Frankfurt am Main)
