This special issue on "Multiscale phenomena and patterns in biological systems" is an homage to the seminal contributions of Hans Othmer. He has remained at the forefront of multiscale modelling and pattern formation in biology for over half a century, developing models for molecular signalling networks, the mechanics of cellular movements, the interactions between multiple cells and their contributions to tissue patterning and dynamics. The contributions in this special issue follow Hans' legacy in using advanced mathematics to understand complex biological processes.

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生物系统中的多尺度现象和模式：为纪念汉斯·奥斯特默（Hans Othmer）而发行。

这本关于“生物系统中的多尺度现象和模式”的特刊是对汉斯·奥斯特默的开创性贡献的致敬。半个多世纪以来，他一直处于生物学中多尺度建模和模式形成的最前沿，为分子信号网络，细胞运动机制，多个细胞之间的相互作用及其对组织模式和动力学的贡献开发模型。在这一期特刊中所做的贡献遵循了汉斯在使用高级数学理解复杂的生物过程方面的传统。