On stochastic models in biology and medicine

Abstract

Stochastic models along with deterministic models are successfully used for mathematical description of biological processes. They apply knowledge from probability theory and mathematical statistics to analyze specific characteristics of living systems. The paper is devoted to some stochastic models of various phenomena in biology and medicine. Basic concepts and definitions used in classical probability models are considered and illustrated by several examples with solutions. The stochastic kinetic modeling approach is described. A new kinetic model of autoimmune disease is presented. It is a system of nonlinear partial integro-differential equations supplemented by corresponding initial conditions. The modeling problem is solved computationally.