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09/21/2026 - 09/22/2026 | Erlangen

Symposium "How Do You Feel": From Biological Optomechanics to Physics and Medicine

Symposium in memory of Jochen Guck, a globally recognized pioneer in the field of cell mechanics and late Director at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light. His visionary research contributed significantly to the success and international reputation of the collaborative research center Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin (MPZPM).

Understanding the physical principles that govern cellular organization, dynamics, and function remains one of the central challenges in modern biological physics. Cells constantly integrate chemical signals, mechanical forces, and spatial cues to maintain homeostasis and to respond to their environment. Yet many of the processes that emerge from this intricate interplay across multiple scales — from molecules to tissues — are still only partially understood.

This symposium brings together colleagues, collaborators, and friends from across the broad field of cell physics to reflect on recent developments, exchange new ideas, and discuss future directions. In honor of the late director Prof. Dr. Jochen Guck, it provides an occasion not only to celebrate scientific progress, but also to acknowledge the lasting impact he had on shaping this research community.

Hosted at the Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin, the symposium offers a setting that reflects the interdisciplinary spirit of the field and honors the scientific legacy that continues to guide and motivate our community.

Information on participating / attending:
Registration obligatory

Registration fee:

90 € for students and grad students
150 € for all other participants

Date:

09/21/2026 - 09/22/2026

Event venue:

Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin
Seminar Room
Kussmaulallee 2
91054 Erlangen
Bayern
Germany

Target group:

Scientists and scholars, Students

Relevance:

international

Subject areas:

Medicine, Physics / astronomy

Types of events:

Conference / symposium / (annual) conference

Entry:

08/18/2026

Sender/author:

Edda Fischer

Department:

Kommunikation und Marketing

Event is free:

no

Language of the text:

English

URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event82010

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