About
Janet Best is a Professor of Mathematics at The Ohio State University and Co-Director of the Mathematical Biosciences Institute (MBI). She holds a PhD in Mathematics from Cornell University (2004) and specializes in mathematical modeling of physiological systems.
- Education
- PhD in Mathematics, Cornell University, 2004
Her research focuses on nonlinear dynamics and bifurcation theory applied to brain physiology, including neuronal biophysics, neurotransmitter regulation (serotonin, dopamine), sleep-wake cycles, and homeostatic mechanisms in disease dynamics. She actively contributes to mathematical biology through editorial and professional service roles.
Scientific recognition:
- NSF CAREER award
- Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellowship
She has secured research funding from AFOSR, NIH, and NSF, and collaborates with professional societies like SIAM and the Society for Mathematical Biology.
