Mathematical Approaches to Fungal Biology

Guillermo Vidal

Our research applies mathematical and computational approaches to investigate the behavior, ecology, and molecular mechanisms of nematode-trapping fungi, integrating modeling, bioinformatics, and image analysis to uncover the principles behind their unique predatory strategies.

We study nematode-trapping fungi (NTF) through a quantitative and mathematical lens. Our research integrates bioinformatics, image analysis, and mathematical modeling to investigate how these fungi sense, respond to, and capture their nematode prey. We also develop custom computational tools tailored to the unique challenges of studying fungal systems. By bridging molecular biology, ecology, and applied mathematics, we aim to uncover the principles governing the behavior and evolution of nematode-trapping fungi in complex environments.