Title: Smooth structures of convex functions and applications in Newton-type methods Abstract: In this talk, we demonstrate one way of exploiting smooth structures hidden in convex functions to develop optimization algorithms. Our key idea is to generalize a powerful concept so-called … Read more
Title: Tools for modeling the fluidic cellular microenvironment Abstract: Mechanical forces modulate biological processes across length scales. Extensive work in animal models has revealed tissue-scale forces are necessary for development, homeostasis, and multi-organ function, while studies at the cellular length scale have … Read more
Title: Twisted Topological Tangles or: the knot theory of knitting Abstract: Imagine a 1D curve, then use it to fill a 2D manifold that covers an arbitrary 3D object – this computationally intensive materials challenge has been realized in the ancient … Read more
Title: Active particles in complex fluids Abstract: Active particles are self-driven objects, biological or otherwise, which convert stored or ambient energy into systematic motion. The motion of small active particles in Newtonian fluids has received considerable attention, with interest ranging from phoretic propulsion to biological locomotion, … Read more
Title: Bubbles, wakes, and pipes Abstract: Ever go to the ocean and watch the waves break on the shore? Or, view the wake as it forms behind a boat? These everyday activities involve violent free-surface flows with large void fractions, large … Read more
Title: Planar surface embeddings and non-convex harmonic maps Abstract: Mappings between domains are among the most basic and versatile tools used in the computational analysis and manipulation of shapes. Their applications range from animation in computer graphics to analysis of anatomical variation and … Read more
Title: Toward the Use of Computer Modeling and Simulation to Initiate a Medical Device Clinical Trial Abstract: Computer modeling is frequently used as a complement to bench-top experiments in medical device submissions to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), … Read more
Title: Using mathematical tools to understand the immune system Abstract: How soon after exposure can we identify that you're infected with the flu? Can this be done prior to the onset of symptoms? Why do some animals tolerate bacterial infections better than … Read more
Title: Dynamics of movement in complex environments Abstract: In this talk, we will highlight two different types of movement in viscosity dominated environments: sperm navigation and centrosome clustering in dividing cells. Sperm often interact with chemicals and other proteins in … Read more
Dr. Natalie Stanley, Postdoctoral Fellow in Aghaeepour Lab Stanford University https://nalab.stanford.edu/team/natalie-stanley/ Title: Leveraging Cellular Heterogeneity for Predictive Modeling of Single-Cell Data Abstract: Advancements in single-cell technologies enable the profiling of gene and protein expression at a single-cell level. These technologies are being increasingly … Read more
