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05/06 1:15pm-2:15pm: BMS Seminar: Collective state transitions in epithelial dynamics through mechanochemical feedback, Dr Tsuyoshi Hirashima, Mechanobiology Institute/Department of Physiology, National University of Singapore

wms.marketing Resource — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:22:06 GMT

When: 1:15pm - 2:15pm, Fri, 05 Jun '26

Where: MTC Lecture Theatre , Gibbet Hill Campus

Abstract: Collective cell motion is a fundamental phenomenon at the interface of cell biology, developmental biology, and non-equilibrium physics. However, how mechanical and chemical cues are integrated at the cellular level to generate coordinated multicellular behaviours remains incompletely understood. In this talk, I will present a mechano-signalling feedback mechanism that couples ERK activity with mechanical force generation and cell movement, giving rise to robust spatiotemporal coordination observed both in vitro and in vivo. I will first review prior work establishing ERK-mediated feedback as a prototypical example of an active epithelial system, in which biochemical signalling and mechanics are dynamically intertwined. Building on this framework, I will then introduce our recent findings that reveal two distinct but coupled types of transitions governing collective dynamics: a rigidity transition, which modulates the mechanical state of the tissue, and a percolation transition, which controls the connectivity required for long-range signal propagation. I will discuss how the interplay between these transitions defines the dynamical regimes of epithelial tissues and enables the emergence of coordinated patterns of activity.

Biography: Tsuyoshi Hirashima was trained as a mathematical biologist and received his Ph.D. from Kyushu University in 2011. During his Ph.D. training, he studied mathematical modeling on tissue morphogenesis in development under the mentorship of Prof. Yoh Iwasa. He moved to Kyoto University as a JSPS postdoc research fellow and learned experimental skills in cell and developmental biology at Prof. Ryoichiro Kageyama’s lab. He then joined the faculty of Kyoto University as an Assistant Professor in 2014, a senior lecturer in 2017, and an Associate Professor at the Hakubi Center for Advanced Research in 2021. He has since joined MBI in 2022 to further pursue his scientific and personal curiosity. He has been on the editorial board of Journal of Theoretical Biology since 2022.

08/05-09/05: Mechanochemistry of Molecular Motors and Cytoskeletal Filaments

wms.marketing Resource — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:19:27 GMT

When: Fri, 08 May - Sat, 09 May '26

Where: Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick

A focused scientific meeting on cytoskeletal filaments and molecular motors - the cellular machinery that drives cell division, cell migration and the motility and correct distribution of organelles. The programme will include inspiring keynotes from Joe Howard and Kristen Verhey, and provide many speaking opportunities for postdocs and students. Further, we will celebrate the career of Rob Cross and his contributions to kinesin and tubulin biophysics as he transitions into life as Emeritus Professor. The event will also be available via Livestream.

29/04 9am-01/05 7pm: AI BioImage Hackathon

wms.marketing Resource — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:22:45 GMT

When: 9am, Wed, 29 Apr '26 - 7pm, Fri, 01 May '26

28/04 12pm-1pm: WMS and SLS Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Seminar: Dr Nicholas Taylor, University of Copenhagen

wms.marketing Resource — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:08:12 GMT

When: 12pm - 1pm, Tue, 28 Apr '26

14/07 1pm-2pm: CMCB Lab Talk - Royle lab

wms.marketing Resource — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:15:07 GMT

When: 1pm - 2pm, Tue, 14 Jul '26

Where: CTU T0.08/9

07/07 1pm-2pm: CMCB Lab Talk - Sampath lab

wms.marketing Resource — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:14:13 GMT

When: 1pm - 2pm, Tue, 07 Jul '26

Where: CTU T0.08/9

30/06 1pm-2pm: CMCB Lab Talk - Mayor lab

wms.marketing Resource — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:12:59 GMT

When: 1pm - 2pm, Tue, 30 Jun '26

Where: CTU T0.08/9

23/06 1pm-2pm: CMCB Lab Talk - McAinsh lab

wms.marketing Resource — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:11:51 GMT

When: 1pm - 2pm, Tue, 23 Jun '26

Where: CTU T0.08/9

16/06 1pm-2pm: CMCB Lab Talk - Saunders lab

wms.marketing Resource — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:10:36 GMT

When: 1pm - 2pm, Tue, 16 Jun '26

Where: CTU T0.08/9

09/06 1pm-2pm: CMCB Lab Talk - Bowman lab

wms.marketing Resource — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:09:38 GMT

When: 1pm - 2pm, Tue, 09 Jun '26

Where: CTU T0.08/9

02/06 1pm-2pm: CMCB Lab Talk - CAMDU

wms.marketing Resource — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:08:21 GMT

When: 1pm - 2pm, Tue, 02 Jun '26

Where: CTU T0.08/9

19/05 1pm-2pm: CMCB Lab Talk - Balasubramanian lab

wms.marketing Resource — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:07:04 GMT

When: 1pm - 2pm, Tue, 19 May '26

Where: CTU T0.08/9

12/05 1pm-2pm: CMCB Lab Talk - Bretschneider lab

wms.marketing Resource — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:05:55 GMT

When: 1pm - 2pm, Tue, 12 May '26

Where: CTU T0.08/9

05/05 1pm-2pm: CMCB Lab Talk - Straube lab

wms.marketing Resource — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:04:45 GMT

When: 1pm - 2pm, Tue, 05 May '26

Where: CTU T0.08/9

28/04 1pm-2pm: CMCB Lab Talk - Smutny lab

wms.marketing Resource — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:03:42 GMT

When: 1pm - 2pm, Tue, 28 Apr '26

Where: CTU T0.08/9

21/04 1pm-2pm: CMCB Lab Talk - Dean lab

wms.marketing Resource — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:02:45 GMT

When: 1pm - 2pm, Tue, 21 Apr '26

Where: CTU T0.08/9

14/04 1pm-2pm: CMCB Lab Talk - Royle lab

wms.marketing Resource — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:01:50 GMT

When: 1pm - 2pm, Tue, 14 Apr '26

Where: CTU T0.08/9

15/07 1:15pm-2:15pm: BMS Seminar: Professor Scott Waddell, Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford

wms.marketing Resource — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:47:04 GMT

When: 1:15pm - 2:15pm, Wed, 15 Jul '26

Where: IBRB Lecture Theatre, Gibbet Hill Campus

17/06 1:15pm-2:15pm: BMS Seminar: Dr Kate McDole, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, University of Cambridge

wms.marketing Resource — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:27:06 GMT

When: 1:15pm - 2:15pm, Wed, 17 Jun '26

Where: IBRB Lecture Theatre, Gibbet Hill Campus

22/04 1:15pm-2:15pm: BMS Seminar: Professor Tanya Whitfield, School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield

wms.marketing Resource — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:25:53 GMT

When: 1:15pm - 2:15pm, Wed, 22 Apr '26

Where: IBRB Lecture Theatre, Gibbet Hill Campus

29/04 1:15pm-2:15pm: BMS Seminar: Professor Kristian Franze, Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience University of Cambridge

wms.marketing Resource — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:01:26 GMT

When: 1:15pm - 2:15pm, Wed, 29 Apr '26

Where: A151 (MBU), Medical School Building

02/06 1:30pm-2:30pm: BSc Health and Medical Sciences dissertation poster showcase event

wms.marketing Resource — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 22:23:39 GMT

When: 1:30pm - 2:30pm, Tue, 02 Jun '26

Where: GLT3

The poster showcasing event celebrates BSc Health and Medical Sciences finalists' dissertation project efforts by showcasing their project posters. We invite all staff at WMS to peruse the posters, chat to students and their project supervisors about their research projects. This a great chance to see the wide range of projects undergraduate students have undertaken; from lab-based projects, social science research to systematic reviews and service evaluations.

This will be held in GLT3 (Medical School Building) at 1:30-2:3pm on Tuesday 2nd June.

Refreshments will be provided.