The Algebraic Statistics for Biology group investigates statistical and
biological questions through the lens of algebra, geometry and combinatorics, 
and develops new math motivated by this perspective. 

Many statistical and biological models are defined by polynomial restrictions
on their parameters space or the resulting distributions. Information on the algebra
and geometry of a model allows us to better understand the model 
and statistical procedures, often providing novel insights into statistical 
theory and applications. Conversely, such questions motivate new advancements
in algebraic geometry and related fields.