Computational Physiology @ Simula Research Laboratory 🫀

The Computational Physiology (ComPhy) Department’s core mission is to leverage mathematical modeling and simulation to generate deep insights into human health, disease, and treatment strategies.

Advancing the Field¶

Biophysical modeling and simulation have matured significantly in recent years, both in their methodological rigor and scope. These methods have reached a critical point where they can now offer substantial contributions to the understanding of contemporary physiology and disease. The ComPhy department at Simula functions as an integrated team of researchers dedicated to developing and applying state-of-the-art biological simulation tools.

Core Expertise and Focus Areas¶

A fundamental strength of the ComPhy department lies in the diverse expertise and skill sets of its members. Our broad knowledge base allows us to simultaneously drive:

Research into numerical and computational methods to build advanced simulation tools.

Targeted application of these tools to derive mechanistic insights into diverse biophysical phenomena.

The central research focus of the ComPhy department is on biophysical models of the heart. Our modeling efforts address a wide spectrum of scales, from the investigation of intricate subcellular phenomena to organ-level analysis informed by clinical data.