Education and training opportunities in Molecular Communications

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1 Education and training opportunities in Molecular Communications Gianluca Reali CNIT University of Perugia 1st CIRCLE Workshop on Molecular Communications Cambridge (UK), 11th 12th April 2016

2 Outline General features of molecular communications; Essential elements for Molecular Communications training; CIRCLE contributions; Research training materials; Sample of ongoing training initiatives and academic programs; Expectations.

3 General Features Personalized diagnosis Drug delivery CTC Detection Immune response SYNTHETIC AND SYSTEM BIOLOGY Information storage in DNA Cell transformation Virtual Physiological Human Synthetic molecular motors Body-on-chip emulaors MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Molecular nanotechnology Nano/bio sensing Cell reception capabilities Pathways and trafficking properties MOLECULAR COMMUNICATIONS NANOTECHNOLOGY CHEMISTRY Synthetic chemistry Biochemistry Computer Science, Telecommunictions, Networking, Nano Electronics, Big Data, Signal/Image Processing. New materials Nano energy harvesting

4 Essential Elements for Molecular Communications Training Well established background in at least one related area Basic skill for design, fabricate, measure, analysis, etc. Interest and knowledge of emerging nano-related fields Ability for applying one s own skill to other fields Be flexible

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6 CIRCLE Objectives Harmonize heterogeneous islands of research in Molecular Communications across Europe by providing a structured research agenda through the collaborative specification and continual refinement of a research roadmap. Stimulate guided learning for young researchers entering the area of Molecular Communications, through improving efficiency of of knowledge acquisition in key disciplines. (Shared with WP4) Build a structured community across Europe of research leaders and collaborators working in the area of Molecular Communication. Accelerate the exchange of knowledge and best practice between researchers with Europe and internationally focusing on Molecular Communications. Facilitate a staff exchange program between partners within CIRCLE focusing in particular on young researchers. Reduce the barriers for entry into the area of Molecular Communications for high tech SME through the collaborative specification and continual refinement of an industry engagement roadmap.

7 This journal is devoted to the principles, design, and analysis of signaling and information systems that use physics beyond conventional electromagnetism, particularly for small-scale and multi-scale applications. This includes: molecular, quantum, and other physical, chemical and biological (and biologically-inspired) techniques; as well as new signaling techniques at these scales. Nano Communication Networks Journal is an international, archival and multi-disciplinary journal providing a publication vehicle for complete coverage of all topics of interest to those involved in all aspects of nano-scale networking and communications. Theoretical research contributions presenting new techniques, concepts, or analyses, applied contributions reporting on experiences and experiments, and tutorials are published.

8 Other related journals Elsevier Computer Networks IEEE Communications Letters IEEE Transactions on Communications IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications IEEE International Journal of Parallel, Emergent and Distributed Systems Nature Communications IEEE Communications Magazine IEEE Wireless Communications IEEE Internet of Things Journal

9 Main Conferences ACM International Conference on Nanoscale Computing and Communication (Nanocom) International Conference on Bio-inspired Information and Communications Technologies (formerly BIONETICS) International Conference on Body Area Networks International Symposium on Applied Sciences in Biomedical and Communication Technologies IEEE International Conference on Computer Communication (INFOCOM) IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) IEEE Global Communications Conference (Globecom) many others

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11 Simulators Simulator Name Customiz ation BiNS CalComSim N3Sim COMSOL Multiphysics Customizable simulation domains Through Python programming Via configuration file. Very flexible model adaptation. Script-based module integration. NS-3 based Simulators Through C++/Python programming NanoNS BNSim NCSim Through C++/OTcl programming Through Java programming ; selection of the simulation method Licence Open Open Open Commercial Open Open Open Open Purpose Diffusion based MolCom User Interface Impleme ntation techniqu es Deploym ent Command line based with possible visualization of propagating particles Java, multi thread. Both single machine and cluster-based Calciumsignalling based molecular communicatio ns inside cellular tissues Command line based only Diffusion based MolCom Command line based multipurpose platform designed for simulating physics-based problems. Graphical user interface Designed as a network simulator Command line preferable. Animation tools available Diffusion based MolCom Command line preferable. Animation tools available Bacteria- Based Nanonetwork s Command line based Through C++/Python programming Flagellated bacteriabased MolCom Command line based Python Java N/A C++/Python C++ Java C++ multithread + Python Single machine Single machine Both single machine and cluster-based Single machine Single machine Single machine Any, point-topoint, by default

12 I/O MODULE MOLCOM TOOLBOX ORCHESTRATION MODULE CIRCLE CONTAINER EXECUTION MODULE Package n Package Package Package 1 1 1

13 Academic Programs Osaka University Trans-disciplinary Graduate and Refresher Programs for Education, Research and Training in the Fields of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (OU-NANOPROGRAM) Graduate-level Career-up Programs for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Fields od Interest Computational NanoMaterials & NanoDevice Design Quantum simulation, First principle calculation NanoElectronics & NanoProcessing Quantum effects, Nanodevice, Nanoprocessing Supra-Molecules & NanoBioprocesses Synthesis of Giant Molecule, BioNanofunction Nanostructure Characterization & Analysis Structural analyses by electron-beam, x-ray and AFM/STM NanoPhotonics Super-high resolution, Nano-opto device, Quantum information

14 Academic Programs Doctoral programme with scientific exchange and interdisciplinary work; Joint meetings, seminars, retreats and a summer school ; It includes groups from Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Medical and Molecular Microbiology as well as Virology.

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17 Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

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19 Expectations Students can give a contribution for a deeper exploitation of the mechanism of information processing existing in cells. Penetration of cutting edge research on bio-inspired technology into academic programs and industries. Exchange of students is a fundamental instrument for both sharing expertise in different disciplines and lowering barriers for industry engagement.