Numerical analysis & modelling in the life sciences: a topical collection in honor of Ezio Venturino

This topical collection of the Journal of Mathematical Biology is dedicated to Professor Ezio Venturino on the occasion of his 70th birthday. It brings together recent advances in the mathematical modelling and analysis of biological systems, spanning topics from dynamical systems and stochastic processes to applications in ecology, epidemiology, evolutionary dynamics, and biomedicine. The contributions highlight both new theoretical developments and innovative computational techniques, reflecting the vitality of current research in mathematical biology and offering a fitting tribute to Professor Venturino’s influential scientific career.