Faculty Candidate Talk
See POT 7th floor bulletin board for details.
Date:
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Location:
234 White Hall Classroom Building
Event Series:
Faculty Candidate Talk
Faculty Candidate Talk
See POT 7th floor bulletin board for details
Date:
-
Location:
234 White Hall Classroom Building
Event Series:
Faculty Candidate Talk
See POT 7th floor bulleting board for details
Date:
-
Location:
234 White Hall Classroom Building
Event Series:
Faculty Candidate Talk
See POT 7th floor bulletin board for details.
Date:
-
Location:
234 White Hall Classroom Building
Event Series:
Faculty Candidate Talk
See POT 7th floor bulletin board for details.
Date:
-
Location:
234 White Hall Classroom Building
Event Series:
Faculty Candidate Talk
Please see POT 7th floor bulletin board for details.
Date:
-
Location:
234 White Hall Classroom Building
Event Series:
Faculty Candidate Talk
Please see POT 7th floor bulletin board for details
Date:
-
Location:
234 White Hall Classroom Building
Event Series:
Faculty Candidate Talk
Title: Topics in Mathematical Cell Biology: Cell polarity, embryogenesis, and central nervous system regeneration
Abstract: I will give an overview of my work in mathematical cell biology. First I will discuss topics related to polarity, specifically in the context of cell movement. This and numerous other cell functions require identification a “front” and “back” (e.g. polarity). In some cases this can form spontaneously and in others sufficiently large stimuli are required. I will discuss a mechanistic theory for how cells might transition between these behaviors by modulating their sensitivity to external stimuli. In order to address this and analyze the models being presented, I will describe a new bifurcation technique, the Local Perturbation Analysis, for analyzing complex, spatial biochemical networks.
Additionally, I will discuss work related to early development of the mammalian embryo. A vital first step in this process is the formation of an early placenta prior to implantation. I will discuss a stochastic model of this spatial patterning event and show that systemic noise, rather than being a hindrance, is vital to the functioning of this process. Time permitting I will also describe modeling of central nervous system regeneration after injury or disease. In particular, I will discuss how individual cell behaviors can be controlled (either naturally or through therapeutic means) to optimize the regeneration response.
A reception will be held at 3:30 p.m. in POT 745.
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234 White Hall Classroom Building
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