Current Methods and Open Problems in Mathematical and Statistical Phylogenetics

Computational phylogenetic methods have become essential tools for understanding the evolutionary relationships that underlie much life science research. Motivated by biological questions and insights, built on a broad spectrum of mathematical and statistical ideas and approaches, and implemented through novel and sophisticated algorithmic design, their development draws from multiple fields. Bringing together researchers spanning disciplinary perspectives and techniques, this workshop will present a diverse sample of work addressing current challenges in phylogenetics, with an eye toward future progress.

Topics: phylogenetics, statistics, mathematics, computation