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Eirikur Palsson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University. His research focuses on mathematical models of molecular and cellular systems, with an emphasis on ecological systems and organism competition. His main interests include studying cell signaling and cell movement processes, which are essential for understanding how cells adhere and lead to the formation of fully developed organisms. Palsson's work includes a 3-D model of cell movements in multicellular aggregates that visualizes the interactions and trajectories of cells, particularly in the context of the cellular slime mold Dictyostelium discoideum, which provides insights into cell movement and aggregation during the slug stage of its lifecycle. He also explores marine systems by modeling how the stoichiometry of organisms affects nutrient dynamics, particularly under varying nutrient conditions. Eirikur's research is pivotal in understanding how nutrient availability influences species interaction within marine ecosystems and can inform potential projects related to wound healing and embryonic development in zebrafish.
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