[Biocomplexity] Biocomplexity Workshop III - Notre Dame

[Yana Teterina]

We are please to inform you that Biocomplexity Workshop III is coming
shortly to University of Notre Dame.  Below please find a summary of the
topic.  For more information please visit:
http://cauchy.ame.nd.edu/tissuemechanics or contact Dr. Glen Niebur at
gniebur at nd.edu.

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The Role of Tissue Mechanics in Biological Responses to Mechanical Loading

Sponsored by:
The University of Notre Dame Center for the Study of Biocomplexity
and
Indiana University School of Medicine
November 8, 9 and 10th 2002
The University of Notre Dame McKenna Center for Continuing Education

Co-organizers:
Glen L. Niebur (University of Notre Dame), Charles H. Turner (Indiana
University) and James Glazier (University of Notre Dame).

The mechanical properties of biological tissues have been studied by
mathematicians and mechanicians for centuries. Biological tissues are of
interest from an applied perspective, as they form the structural components
that allow organisms to interact with their environment. From a theoretical
standpoint, the mechanics of biological materials range from simple linear
elasticity to complex coupled fluid-solid-electrochemical models, providing
ample challenges for mathematicians, physicists and engineers.

Perhaps the most interesting characteristic of biological tissues is that
cells on the surface, embedded within, or in close proximity to the tissue
cause active or passive responses of the tissue to mechanical loading. Thus,
tissues are not only structural components, but also act as transmitters and
modulators of mechanical stimuli from the environment to cells. The cells in
turn respond to these stimuli, resulting in altered mechanical properties or
structure of the tissue.

This symposium will explore the function of biological tissues as modulators
of mechanical stimuli applied to cells and as transducers of mechanical
forces. A wide variety of lectures will be presented, ranging from tissue
formation and remodeling, to methodologies for probing the mechanical
properties of tissues and cells.

Support for Junior Researchers: Funds are available through a grant from the
Whitaker Foundation to support the attendance of junior researchers
(graduate student to assistant professor). Please mark the appropriate boxes
on the registration form to be considered.

Submitted Abstracts: A limited number of openings are available for short
research
talks (10 minutes). Submit a short abstract to gniebur at nd.edu to be
considered.

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Yana Teterina
Administrative Assistant
Biocomplexity Institute
Indiana University
Swain West 157
812-855-1304
yteterin at indiana.edu