Research

I'm taking a Computer Science/Complexity Science approach to modelling and understanding collections of nephrons. Essentially, I will model the nephron as a linear multi-state dynamic network that interacts with a local environment. From this model, I will grow models of collections of nephrons, with the ultimate aim of drawing conclusions about the global behaviour of the human kidney. This will require the development of new modelling and analysis techniques.

My supervisors are Ed Kazmierczak and Michael Kirley.

Progress (Jul 17, 2006)

I'm still reading up on nephron behaviour. Complex little beasties that they are. So many mechanisms and regulatory whats-its. Currently, I aim to model the basic mechanisms behind the regulation of salt and water levels in the body. I'm also getting up-to-speed with regards to Complexity Science, which is proving to be very interesting.