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PIEZOs and the Physiology of Mechanobiology

PIEZO channels have attracted major attention in recent years as universal eukaryotic mechanical force sensors underpinning a wide range of physiological systems. Since their identification in 2010, research into PIEZO channels has expanded at an extraordinary pace, with exciting progress on the understanding of their structures, properties, regulatory mechanisms, physiological functions, disease relevance, and the potential for modulation. The global significance was further highlighted by the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2021 to Ardem Patapoutian (Scripps Research, California, US), a Plenary Speaker at SynSci2026, for his pioneering research on PIEZO1 and PIEZO2 channels. This stream at SynSci2026 provides a platform for the timely and dynamic exploration of the latest developments in PIEZO channels and related mechanosensory systems, which are increasingly recognised as central to nearly all aspects of physiology and mechanobiology.

The international invited speakers will headline an engaging programme complemented by short talks from submitted abstracts, flash talks and a vibrant poster session, fostering lively discussion, networking and collaboration across this rapidly evolving field. There will also be prizes for Early Career Researchers for the best short talk, flash talk and poster presentation.

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