Abstract
Cell-based tissue simulations require not only the ability to write new code in a simulation framework, but also an understanding of underlying mathematical models, background biology, and parameters for each behavior of an agent. This can entail a steep learning curve for interdisciplinary researchers joining computational biology research. We have created a suite of cloud-hosted open-source tools to separately explore and learn key components of an agent-based cellular simulation framework. This creates an self-contained environment to learn and test functions of cells and the micro-environment in a modular fashion before creating more detailed, research-focused simulation models.
Competing Interest Statement
The authors have declared no competing interest.
Footnotes
Added more discussion and detail in the effectiveness of training materials.
