Events

Speaker: Linnea Lemma (Princeton)   Abstract: Phase separation of biological molecules has emerged as a key mechanism by which cells organize their interior spaces. Investigating the physical principles by which these biomolecular condensates facilitate cellular functions which are generically out-of-equilibrium remains a grand challenge at the intersection of statistical physics and cell biology. The inherent […]

Speaker: Joshua Weitz (University of Maryland)   Abstract: Viral infections transform the fate of microbial cells, populations, and ecosystems. The infection and lysis of individual microbes releases new virus particles and redirects carbon and nutrients back through the microbial loop. Yet, there is increasing evidence that the outcome of infections does not necessarily end in […]

Abstract: Flow systems in nature, whether animate or inanimate, have evolved in time toward greater efficiency by adapting, or ‘morphing’, their configuration to decrease resistance to the currents flowing through them. Observations at various scales indicate that the distribution of flow, i.e. the connection of a point (source/sink) to a volume (sink/source) or vice-versa, is […]

Abstract: In the midst of ongoing challenges such as aging and disease management, which are as multifaceted as they are critical, lies a common computational challenge—how to effectively harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to predict and explain complex biological phenomena. This talk will explore novel AI techniques that provide both predictability and transparency across various aspects of […]

Abstract: The rapid growth of biobank-scale genomic datasets has created unprecedented opportunities to explore the genetic underpinnings of diseases across thousands of phenotypes. However, this scale has also introduced significant challenges, including computational limitations, methodological complexities, and the critical need for equitable representation of diverse populations. This talk will explore key advancements in genomic discovery, focusing […]