When   Friday, March 6, 2009   Time   3:00 PM - 4:00 PM  
Where   Technological Instit M416 2145 Sheridan Rd.   map it
Audience   - Faculty/Staff - Student - Public
Contact   Molly E Scanlon   +1 847 491 5586  
Group   McCormick-Colloquia Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics

Applied Math Colloquium

Title: Quantifying Geometric Order in Epithelial Tissues

Speaker: Matthew Miklius, Northwestern University

Abstract:

Geometric order in epithelial tissues has been a subject of research in the mathematical and biological sciences since the advent of the microscope.  Two questions are paramount.  (i) Can we understand the non-trivial spatial patterns using first principles of mathematics, physics, and biology?  (ii) Can we use this understanding to draw meaningful conclusions about differences in tissue organization?  We propose a mathematical model that relates geometric order to polydispersity in wide range of proliferating tissues.  In addition, we develop a standardized approach for the study of tissue statistics designed to eliminate biases found throughout the literature and enable meaningful comparison of experimental data.

Special Note: Please note unusual time.

This talk is part of the RTG Seminar Series.