Biology at different scales
Winter School in Les Houches, France
2017 March 13-25
The school will focus on the interplay between physics and biology to understand biological processes at different scales, from the molecular level to living organisms. The school is aimed at PhD students and early-stage researchers trained in various fields and with an interest in biology. Participants will be shown how a biological problem can be tackled using an integrated approach. The school also aims at showing how physics and mathematics can contribute to model biological processes.
Program
The interplay between physics and biology will be illustrated on two research fields:
- Plant morphogenesis from genes to flowers
- Exocytosis and morphology of the synapse
For each theme, there will be about 12 lectures, accessible to non=specialists of these topics, covering a range of experimental and theoretical approaches, given by 4 researchers chosen for their complementarity.
The place
The site, which has been in operation in the shadow of the Mont-Blanc since 1951, has a long tradition of hosting small , focused workshops and schools in a secluded setting that stimulates intense discussion during formal presentations and promotes fruitful, informal interactions between all participants.
Have a look at the website of L'Ecole de Physique des Houches.
The winter
At 1200 meters of elevation, you can expect snow on the ground and amazing landscapes. There will be 3 or 4 lectures per day, in order to leave time for informal scientific discussions and, why not, a small walk with snowshoes or a ski ride at the nearby resort.
The winter
At 1200 meters of elevation, you can expect snow on the ground and amazing landscapes. There will be 3 or 4 lectures per day, in order to leave time for informal scientific discussions and, why not, a small walk with snowshoes or a ski ride at the nearby resort.
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http://leshouches.strikingly.com/