Title
At the interface of biology and computation
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.
Year
DOI
Venue
2013
10.1145/2470654.2470725
CHI
Keywords
Field
DocType
different way,conceptualizing network,fundamental issue,biological modeling,model biology,bio model analyzer,distinct approach,deep conceptual problem,cellular network,science study,epistemology,computational biology,materiality,ethnography,philosophy of science,science studies
Computer science,Philosophy of science,Biological modeling,Human–computer interaction,Cellular network,Science studies,Management science,Computation
Conference
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
3
0.41
10
Authors
8
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Alex S. Taylor171060.44
Nir Piterman2212.15
Samin Ishtiaq314715.28
Jasmin Fisher425017.71
Byron Cook5744.27
Caitlin Cockerton6131.05
Sam Bourton7131.05
David Benque8151.41