INI Seminar Room 2 Courses

Some Landmarks in the Ancient History of Physical and Quantitative Biology

Explore the historical evolution of quantitative and physical biology through key milestones, from ancient developments to foundational concepts that shaped our understanding of living systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Selecting Chemical Processes and Sequences at the Molecular Origins of Life

Explore how phase separation and wet-dry cycles influence chemical processes in early life formation, focusing on sequence selection and molecular evolution in prebiotic conditions.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Using Dynamical Systems Tools to Incorporate Active Sensing into Models of Collective Motion

Explore dynamical systems theory and its application to collective motion modeling, focusing on how active sensing influences group behavior in biological systems.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Control of the Emergent Collective Dynamics in Motile Cilia from Local Beating Properties

Explore the fascinating dynamics of motile cilia and their collective behavior through advanced statistical physics, focusing on local beating properties and emergent patterns.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mathematics of Movement: Integrating Conceptual and Quantitative Approaches in Animal Ecology and Cell Biology

Explore mathematical approaches to understanding movement patterns in animal ecology and cell biology, integrating quantitative methods with conceptual frameworks for advanced biological analysis.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Modelling Collective Movement: My Experiences at the INI

Explore mathematical modeling approaches for collective movement in animal ecology and cell biology through research experiences at the Isaac Newton Institute.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Modeling the Genome: A View by a Physicist - A Statistical Physics Approach

Explore a physicist's perspective on genome modeling, examining chromatin folding mechanisms, 3D structural ensembles, and the role of neural networks in predicting chromosomal organization.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Forces Transmitted from a Cell's Environment Affect DNA Organization

Explore how mechanical forces in cellular environments influence DNA organization and chromatin dynamics, with insights into disease progression and potential therapeutic approaches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Machine Learning-Based Model of Non-Newtonian Hydrodynamics with Molecular Fidelity

Discover how machine learning models non-Newtonian fluid dynamics, bridging micro and macro scales through innovative tensor derivatives and polymer configurations for enhanced molecular fidelity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reconfigurable Soft Active Matter: From Liquid Crystal Skyrmions to Nanoswimmers and Ultrasound-Powered Microspinners

Explore groundbreaking research on active particles, from liquid crystal skyrmions to nanoswimmers and ultrasound-powered microspinners, examining their unique dynamics and applications in soft matter physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Spatial Movement in Structured Populations: Applications to Early Atherosclerosis

Explore mathematical modeling of spatial movement in structured populations, focusing on applications in early atherosclerosis and the intersection of animal ecology with cell biology.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ant Search - Non-Markovian and Indirectly Coordinated Movement Patterns

Explore the mathematical modeling of ant search behavior, examining non-Markovian processes and indirect coordination mechanisms in collective insect movement patterns and decision-making.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Deep Learning Analysis of Wound Healing in Flies

Explore deep learning applications in analyzing wound healing mechanisms through Drosophila research, focusing on cell behavior patterns, division dynamics, and tissue regeneration processes.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Intersections of the Adaptive Immune Response and Statistical Physics

Explore the fascinating intersection of statistical physics and immune system behavior, examining how T-cells and B-cells adapt to pathogens through mathematical modeling and evolutionary processes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Counter to the Adaptationist Narrative: The Importance of Entropy and Population Size in Evolution

Explore how entropy and population size influence evolution, challenging traditional adaptationist views through biophysical models and examining their impact on protein stability and speciation rates.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video