Active and passive
mechanics play a vital role in living systems at a range of lengthscales.
Significant advances in this interdisciplinary field have been made through
collaborations between theorists and experimentalists from a range of
disciplines, and through the development of new computational techniques. The
goal of this meeting is to showcase the latest research in understanding various
aspects of cell mechanics and cell motility, with a range of problems including
biofilm formation and development, infection, dynamics in tissue, cell
architecture and chromatin mechanics. The meeting will demonstrate how
theoretical, numerical and experimental approaches work together to understand
mechanics in biology. In addition to showcasing exciting advances in these
areas, this meeting aims to provide an opportunity for fostering discussions
and collaborations.
The programme of contributed and invited talks is followed by an evening meal at Goldney Hall.