Sat. October 12, 2019 – Mechanobiology Symposium
This one-day symposium is organized by the Center for Engineering MechanoBiology (CEMB) with support from the National Science Foundation. Topics will address emerging research into the role of mechanical forces in both plant and animal systems.
Learn about emerging themes in the field of mechanobiology that guide the CEMB.
Download the Final Program Here
2019 Mechanobiology Symposium Program_Final
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Meeting Times & Location
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Whitaker Hall Auditorium Rm. 100, Washington University in St. Louis
6220 Forest Park Parkway
- Continental Breakfast and Registration: 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
- Welcoming Remarks: 8:45 a.m.
- Oral Sessions: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Poster Session & Reception: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Program Information
Registration Deadline
Special session:
Tribute to William C. Hunter (1946-2019)
Featured Speakers Include:
- Tobias Baskin, UMass Amherst
- Philip Bayly, WashU
- Siobhan Braybrook, UCLA
- José Dinneny, Stanford
- Jay Humphrey, Yale
- Bryan Pfister, NJIT
- Adrienne Roeder, Cornell
Sponsored by
The Center for Engineering MechanoBiology – a National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center (STC)
Funded by NSF (CMMI):15-48571
Registration
Regular: $130 (Faculty, Industry and Other Independent Partners)
Trainees: $110 (Enrolled Graduate Students, Postdocs)
Presenter Instuctions
All presenters must register to secure their place in the program.
Oral Presenters
Click here for details and instructions related to oral presentations. All oral talks will take place in Whitaker Hall Auditorium, Room 100.
Poster Session & Reception
The Mechanobiology Poster Session & Reception will take place Saturday October 12, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m, Whitaker Hall Atrium.
Poster Presenter Information
When can I setup my poster? Posters can be hung during the registration/breakfast period after 8:00 am, or during the lunch hour, in Whitaker Hall Atrium.
What is my poster number? See Poster Directory.
Will storage space be available for poster tubes or luggage? Unfortunately, the conference is unable to provide secure storage for personal belongings.