At the interface of biology and computation

A.S. Taylor, N. Piterman, S. Ishtiaq, J. Fisher, B. Cook, C. Cockerton, S. Bourton, D. Benque

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Abstract

Representing a new class of tool for biological modeling, Bio Model Analyzer (BMA) uses sophisticated computational techniques to determine stabilization in cellular networks. This paper presents designs aimed at easing the problems that can arise when such techniques - \'14using distinct approaches to conceptualizing networks\'14 - are applied in biology. The work also engages with more fundamental issues being discussed in the philosophy of science and science studies. It shows how scientific ways of knowing are constituted in routine interactions with tools like BMA, where the emphasis is on the practical business at hand, even when seemingly deep conceptual problems exist. For design, this perspective refigures the frictions raised when computation is used to model biology. Rather than obstacles, they can be seen as opportunities for opening up different ways of knowing.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
Pages493-502
Number of pages10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2013
Event2013 ACM SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems : Changing Perspectives - Palais de Congrès de Paris, Paris, France
Duration: 27 Apr 20132 May 2013
https://chi2013.acm.org

Conference

Conference2013 ACM SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Abbreviated titleCHI 2013
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period27/04/132/05/13
Internet address

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