Workshop announcement

We are excited to invite you to an upcoming workshop focused on the cutting-edge intersection of computational modeling and experimental research in the field of biological cells and biomaterials. This event will bring together leading experts to explore the latest advances in understanding and manipulating biological systems at the molecular and cellular levels. This symposium is a unique opportunity to gain insights into the latest methodologies and applications in the study of biological cells and biomaterials. Whether you are a researcher, student, or professional in the field, this event will provide valuable knowledge and foster meaningful connections.

 

Registration

Registration is free. Please use the following form to register: https://forms.gle/BVyMgA5i7KhLSM3G8  For more information please send an email to ivan.cimrak@fri.uniza.sk.

 

Looking forward to seeing you at the workshop!

 

Workshop chairs

Ivan Cimrák (University of Žilina) and Ming Dao (MIT)

 

Invited speakers

  • Daniel De Souza, Massachusetts General Hospital
  • George Karniadakis, Brown University
  • George Lykotrafitis, University of Connecticut
  • He Li, University of Georgia
  • Igor Sokolov, Tufts University
  • Ivan Cimrák, University of Žilina
  • Markus Buehler, MIT
  • Ming Dao, MIT
  • Xuanhe Zhao, MIT

Program (available as PDF )

Friday, September 13th, 2024, 1:30-5:40pm

  • 1:30-1:40pm Opening and welcoming remarks
  • 1:40-2:05pm Adhesive Non-fibrotic Interfaces on Diverse Organs
    Xuanhe Zhao, MIT
  • 2:05-2:30pm Advanced AFM Modalities to Study Cells
    Igor Sokolov, Tufts University
  • 2:30-2:55pm Experimental Study & Modeling of Diffusion of SK Channels in Unmyelinated Neurons,
    George Lykotrafitis, University of Connecticut
  • 2:55-3:20pm Biomechanics of Blood Cells and Cell Cluster Modelling
    Ivan Cimrák, University of Žilina
  • 3:20-3:35pm Coffee Break
  • 3:35-4:00pm LifeGPT: Topology-Agnostic Generative Pretrained Transformer Model for Cellular Automata,
    Markus Buehler and Jaime Berkovich, MIT
  • 4:00-4:25pm Homeostasis of Red Blood Cells in Health and Disease Studied by Microfluidics,
    Ming Dao, MIT
  • 4:25-4:50pm Digital Twins for Sickle Cell Anemia Using Mesoscopic Particle Models,
    George Karniadakis and Guansheng Li, Brown University
  • 4:50-5:15pm Computational Modeling of Phagocytosis in the Sickle Spleen,
    He Li, University of Georgia
  • 5:15-5:40pm In Depth Biological Characterization of the Fetal to Adult Hemoglobin Switch Genetic Reversion in Sickle Cell Disease,
    Daniel De Souza and John Higgins, Massachusetts General Hospital

Saturday, September 14th, 2024, 10am-12noon

  • 10:00-10:50am Presentations & Roundtable Discussion on Future Research
  • 10:50-11:05am Coffee Break
  • 11:05-12:00am Software Demo & Lab Tour

Venue

The Chipman Room (Room 6-104)

Department of Materials Science and Engineering, MIT

 

Funding

MIT MISTI SEED Grant „Inertial Focusing Microfluidics for High-Throughput Sorting of Cell Clusters and Circulating Tumor Cells“ supported by MIRRI, Ministry of Ministry of Investment, Regional Development and Informatics of the Slovak Republic