CONTROL OPPORTUNITIES IN SYSTEMS BIOLOGY

Abstract Systems biology has developed rapidly as a result of advances in high- throughput biological measurement and more recently through mathematical modelling of cellular and metabolic processes. As a result of these developments it has become clear that control and systems theory will play an important role in understanding the mechanisms of life. Consequently, there are many exciting opportunities for control experts who want to shift their interests to systems biology. But how can a newcomer identify worthwhile problems? This article is an attempt to answer this question by outlining the area and describing the opportunities for control and systems theory.

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