MBI Conference & Event Archive
MBI maintains a dynamic schedule of conferences, seminars, workshops, and talks for the benefit of our researchers and the greater scientific community. Following are summaries of selected events hosted by the institute by year.
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MBI Conference 2023: Mechanobiology in Health and DiseaseMechanobiology is advancing our mechanistic understanding of biological processes in health and disease. MBIConf2023 aims to showcase the latest research in mechanobiology and how it is poised to impact human health and disease. More information IN-PERSON CONFERENCE |
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Materials, Mimics, and Microfluidics: Engineering Tools for MechanobiologyThe principal goal of MBI 3M 2021 is to explore ways in which engineering approaches are taken to control cell/tissue/organ/organism behavior including microfluidic strategies that directly manipulate cells, advances in biomaterials aimed at recapitulating native ECM, and new bioelectromechanical systems for studying and/or stimulating cells. More information HYBRID SCIENTIFIC MEETING |
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Bootcamp 2021: An Integrative Approach to Understand Cell FunctionDue to heightened safety measures in compliance with Phase II, the 2021 Bootcamp was postponed. This ten-day “Bootcamp” style course will cover fundamental concepts and practical approaches in understanding cellular functions. The focus is to develop a breadth of knowledge in quantitative techniques to allow bioscience researchers to pursue further depth in their respective research work. More information BOOTCAMP |
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Cell & Tissue Hydraulics Mini-SymposiumThis symposium offers an opportunity to bring together world leaders in the fields of mechanobiology and hydraulics, spanning multiple scales from single molecules to whole organisms, and will encompass bacteria, plants, animals and in vitro systems. We hope to generate a positive environment for discussing the latest works and cultivating possible future collaborations. More information MINI SYMPOSIUM |
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Cardiovascular Research Institute MUHC-MBI Mini SymposiumThis will be an in person meeting for speakers only, hosted at the 5th floor seminar room at Mechanobiology Institute, National University of Singapore, T-Lab. More information MINI SYMPOSIUM |
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From Molecules to Organs: The Mechanobiology of MorphogenesisOver the past five years, our understanding of how mechanical processes act across multiple scales to direct morphogenesis has advanced significantly. Yet, there remain numerous open questions, including the role of mechanics in tissue shaping, cancer dissemination, and cellular aging. The From Molecules to Organs: The Mechanobiology of Morphogenesis conference brought together world leaders in the fields of mechanobiology and morphogenesis. The three-day conference spanned scales, from single molecules up to whole organisms. More information VIRTUAL CONFERENCE |
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Mechanobiology Institute Young Scientist Symposium: Mechanics in Growth and DevelopmentThe Mechanobiology Institute Young Scientist Symposium (MBIYSS) 2020 : Mechanics in Growth and Development is a one day symposium aiming to bring together early career scientists working in the field of developmental biology to showcase latest research in the use of mechanobiology in understanding development and morphogenesis. The event aims to foster sharing of ideas, collaborations and networking in order to promote early scientists’ research and careers. More information VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM |
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Workshop on quantitative single molecule imaging with world expertsThe Mechanobiology Institute, National University of Singapore, hosted a three day workshop on quantitative single molecule imaging on March 26 through 28th, 2019. The workshop focused on single molecule-based super-resolution microscopy, single molecule localization and image reconstruction cluster analysis, and fluorescence correlation spectrocopy. More information WORKSHOP |
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One Day Symposium: Frontiers in MechanobiologyOn July 15th, 2019, MBI hosted the one day symposium, Frontiers in Mechanobiology. The symposium featured nine speakers and a full schedule of talks of interest to those on the frontier of mechanobiology. The event was free and open to all interested. More information SYMPOSIUM |
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2nd Joint Symposium between MBI and Universal Biology Institute, JapanA Joint Symposium with the Universal Biology Institute, Tokyo, Japan, was hosted at the Universal Biology Institute, Japan, on 20-21 September, 2019. The organizers of this symposium were Prof. Hideo Higuchi from UBI, Tokyo, and Prof. G.V. Shivashankar from MBI. More information SYMPOSIUM |
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The 6th International Symposium on Bioimaging / The 28th Annual Meeting of the Bioimaging SocietyOn 21-23 September, 2019, the 6th International Symposium on Bioimaging was held at the Teikyo University in Tokyo, Japan. This international symposium was organized by the Bioimaging Society of Japan with co-organizers Teikyo University and the Mechanobiology Institute, National University of Singapore. More information SYMPOSIUM |
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Singapore Fish Meeting 2019The Singapore Fish Meeting aims to bring together researchers using fish models like zebrafish and medaka to address key scientific questions. This meeting is part of the continuous efforts to support and strengthen the local fish community and promote future collaborations in Singapore. More information SYMPOSIUM |
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International Conference on Genomes and AI: From Packing to RegulationThis conference brought together leading international experts, early-career scientists and students at the intersection of genome biology and machine learning to spur new collaborations across disciplinary boundaries, critical for uncovering the mechanogenomic codes that link genome architecture, regulation and function, and ultimately for the development of new biomarkers and therapeutic interventions. The International Conference on Genomes and AI: From Packing to Regulation covered the following three major themes: Single-cell 1D and 3D genomics: Experiments and modeling, Networks: From expression to regulatory modules, and Genome architecture: Regulation and biomarkers. More information CONFERENCE |
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Actin Cytoskeleton-Based Mechanisms of Establishing Left-Right Asymmetry in Biological SystemsToday we are witnessing an important moment in the studies of emerging left-right asymmetry in organisms. Exciting new findings show that in many biological systems the actin cytoskeleton is responsible for establishing left-right asymmetry. At this mini symposium, novel mechanisms driving development of chirality in Drosophila, snails, C. elegans, and cultured human cells will be presented and discussed. More information MINI SYMPOSIUM |
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Joint NUS-HU Workshop on Patterning and Timing in Development and EvolutionRecently, there has been increasing interest in the importance of temporal regulation during development. How such temporal regulation emerged and how it is controlled at a molecular level are still poorly understood. The Joint NUS-HU Workshop brought together a broad range of research interests – from evolution to timing to cell biology – to build potential collaborations to tackle this intriguing problem. More information WORKSHOP |
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Joint Symposium between Universal Biology Institute, Tokyo, and MBIA Joint Symposium with the Universal Biology Institute, Tokyo, Japan, was hosted at the Mechanobiology Institute, National University of Singapore, on 14-15 April, 2018. The organizers of this symposium were Prof. Masaki Sano from UBI, Tokyo, and Prof. G.V. Shivashankar from MBI. More information SYMPOSIUM |
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EMBO Workshop on Nuclear Mechano-GenomicsPacking of our genomes within the cell nucleus or within prokaryotic cells poses major mechanical constraints. In addition, recent evidences are beginning to reveal that the cytoskeletal organization and how cells interact with the local mechano-chemical micro environment within tissues, regulate genomic programs and the maintenance of genomic integrity. Growth in this area is largely driven by a highly interdisciplinary approach, with state-of-the art bioimaging, engineering and computational methods, to analyze the mechano-chemical basis of gene regulatory programs. The principle theme of the conference was to bring together leading international experts, early career scientists, postdoctoral and graduate scholars under one umbrella to discuss the latest developments in the emerging area of Nuclear Mechano-Genomics and Diseases. More information Read the EMBO Workshop on Nuclear Mechano-Genomics post-event report CONFERENCE |
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2018 Singapore Fish MeetingThe Singapore Fish Meeting 2018 gathered laboratories in Singapore using fish models (zebrafish, medaka, killifish, etc.) to address key scientific questions. Scientists presented their latest findings in development, disease, and regeneration. Additionally, some presenters showed how ingenious use of fish models can help to answer important questions concerning behavioral science, fluid mechanics, human bacterial pathogenesis, and tumorigenesis. The organizers hoped the meeting fostered a closer network of fish scientists, created a platform to promote the use of fish models for scientific discoveries and served as a catalyst for cross-disciplinary collaborations. More information CONFERENCE |
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Mechanobiology after 10 Years: The Promise of Mechanomedicine Satellite Meeting: Women in Science, An Afternoon of InspirationLeading women scientists in the field of mechanobiology convened for a discussion of practical strategies to combat gender bias in the sciences. Speakers ranged from senior professors to starting assistant professors, and a variety of experience from different milestones along the career path was explored. Topics of discussion included: challenges for women in science, implicit bias in academia, life/work balance, and the #metoo movements as they pertain to a career in the sciences. The event was organised by the MBI Women in Science Initiative and the Mechanobiology Institute, National University of Singapore (MBI). More information SATELLITE MEETING |
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MBI 10th Anniversary Conference: Mechanobiology after 10 Years: The Promise of MechanomedicineThe field of mechanobiology has grown significantly in the last ten years and mechanosensing and mechanotransduction are now common elements in the analysis of most cellular functions. MBI invited researchers, clinicians and students interested in understanding how targeted mechanical stimuli can alter biochemical processes, to come together to define areas where the understanding of mechanobiology can dramatically alter our approaches to fundamental biological problems in cancer, cardiovascular disease, and the problems associated with aging. Organised by the Mechanobiology Institute, National University of Singapore (MBI), in partnership with the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), France, The FIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology, Italy, The National Centre for Biological Sciences, India, and The Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel. More information CONFERENCE |
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Mechanobiology International Graduate Student Congress (MBIGSC) 2018The Mechanobiology International Graduate Student Congress (MBIGSC) 2018 was an inaugural event by MBI’s graduate students, with support from the Mechanobiology Institute and the National University of Singapore. The two-day congress followed the MBI 10th Anniversary conference, and took place from 11-12 November 2018 at the T-Lab building, NUS. With the theme of “Mechanomedicine: MEDiating the Force,” MBIGSC 2018 aimed to provide a forum for graduate students to exchange their latest research findings, learn about the future of mechanobiology, and how this multi-disciplinary science can be applied to biomedicine. The congress also provided opportunities for young scientists to explore potential careers in industry, scientific policy, and other related fields. More information CONGRESS |
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2017 Joint Symposium on Bioimaging Between Singapore and the Bioimaging Society of JapanA Joint Symposium on Bioimaging between Singapore and Japan is being organized jointly by NUS Centre for Bioimaging Sciences, Mechanobiology Institute and the Japan Bioimaging Society on the 20-21st May 2017.The organizers of the Symposium are Paul Matsudaira and Kazuo Suzuki. As part of the Symposium, a “Women in Science” Symposium is being co-organized by Linda Kenney, Naoko Iida-Tanaka, and Kahoko Hashimoto. More information SYMPOSIUM |
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2017 Light Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy (LSFM) International ConferenceThe Light Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy (LSFM) International Conference is an annual meeting of developers, users, scientists and companies dedicated to the exchange of the most recent information, developments, and advances in light sheet microscopy. More information CONFERENCE |
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2017 Bootcamp on Mechanobiology: An Integrative Approach to Understand Cell FunctionThis nine-day “Bootcamp” style course will cover fundamental concepts and practical approaches in understanding cellular functions. The focus is to develop a breadth of knowledge in quantitative techniques to allow bioscience researchers to pursue further depth in their respective research work. More information WORKSHOP |
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BIOS2017: Biological Symposium by the MBI Women in Science InitiativeThe Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) Women in Science Initiative (WIS) hosted the second of our BIOS series, BIOS 2017, on Friday, the 15th of September 2017. The symposium aimed to promote biological sciences by bringing together scientists from diverse realms of life sciences research in Singapore. BIOS2017 was a one-of-a kind symposium featuring work of women researchers from institutes such as NUS, IMCB, CSI, DUKE-NUS, IMB, NTU and more. BIOS 2017 also hosted a panel discussion at the conclusion of the symposium on junior careers in academia. More information SYMPOSIUM |
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MBI-UPenn Joint SymposiumSpeakers included Michael Sheetz, Paul Janmey, Paul Matsudaira, Michael Ostap, Pakorn (Tony) Kanchanawong, Guy Genin, Rebecca Wells, Linda Kenney, Simon Tang, Lim Chwee Teck, Vivek Shenoy, Alexander Bershadsky and GV Shivashankar. More information SYMPOSIUM |
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ISMB 2017: 3rd International Symposium on MechanobiologyThe 3rd International Symposium on Mechanobiology (ISMB 2017) was organized by the Mechanobiology Institute, National University of Singapore and the International Society of Mechanobiology. It was the third in a series of scientific meetings supported and endorsed by the International Society of Mechanobiology, the first two being held in Shanghai and Okayama respectively. The symposium covered the fundamentals, recent advances and emerging issues related to mechanobiology and provided a unique opportunity to advance knowledge and understanding in the areas of basic and applied research in mechanobiology. More information SYMPOSIUM |
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2016 Biophysical Society-MBI Conference: Mechanobiology of DiseaseThe Biophysical Society thematic meeting on the Mechanobiology of Disease brought together an interdisciplinary set of researchers, technology partners and world leaders to identify scientific areas of impact in understanding and treating disease, as well as inspire the development of drug screening tools, diagnostics and therapeutics that target or exploit the mechanobiology of cells. CONFERENCE |
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2015 Bootcamp on Mechanobiology: An Integrative Approach to Understand Cell FunctionsThis 2-week “bootcamp” style course will introduce researchers from biology or physical science backgrounds to key fundamental concepts and practical approaches in understanding cellular functions. The focus is to develop a breadth of knowledge that allows bio-science researchers to pursue further depth in their respective research work. WORKSHOP |
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BIOS 2015: Biological Symposium by the MBI WIS InitiativeFrom the Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) Women in Science (WIS) Initiative, BIOS2015 promotes biological sciences by bringing together scientists from diverse life sciences research in Singapore. The symposium showcased work from top research institutes including NUS, D3, IMB, NNS, NTU, NNI, DUKE NUS and TLL, spanning research in basic sciences, translational sciences and drug discovery. SYMPOSIUM |
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ACT 2015: The 14th Asian Conference on TranscriptionThe 14th Asian Conference on Transcription was held at the National University of Singapore on Dec 3-4, 2015. This conference brought together scientists from all over the world to discuss the latest developments in prokaryotic and eukaryotic transcription. CONFERENCE |
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The IFOM-MBI Conference on Mechanobiology and CancerIn May 2014, a new partnership was formed between the Mechanobiology Institute (MBI), Singapore, and the FIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology (IFOM), Italy, to establish a ‘Joint Research Laboratory’, to be headed by Prof GV Shivashankar, deputy-director of the MBI. IFOM-MBI’s first conference was held on July, 2014. CONFERENCE |
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MBI Bootcamp on MechanobiologyThe MBI Bootcamp on Mechanobiology was specially designed for students and researchers of MBI wishing to obtain a better grasp of key theoretical and practical aspects of molecular and cell biology, physical and mathematical biology and computational modeling. BOOTCAMP |
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MBI-Japan Symposium on the Mechanobiology of Development and Multicellular DynamicsThe 2014 MBI-Japan Joint Symposium on The Mechanobiology of Development and Multicellular Dynamics brought together experts from different fields to pursue an integral and mechanical view of development. The symposium featured 27 invited talks and 12 short talks selected from the abstracts, given by scientists from Japan, Singapore and 4 additional countries. In addition, over 20 posters were presented mainly by young scientists. SYMPOSIUM |
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Mechanical Manipulations and Responses on the Scale of Cells and BeyondJointly organized by the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences and the National Centre for Biological Sciences of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore, and the Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore CONFERENCE |
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Dynamic Architecture of Cells and TissuesJoint MBI/Weizmann Mechanobiology Conference coinciding with the seventh Mechanobiology Conference organized by the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS), Israel, and theMechanobiology Institute, Singapore (MBI) CONFERENCE |
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The Manchester-MBI Joint SymposiumJoint effort involving scientists from Manchester University, primarily from the Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell-Matrix Research, and the Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore (MBI) to discuss exciting developments and potentially develop collaborations with the long-term goal of developing a joint PhD program. SYMPOSIUM |
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Recent Advances in Chemical and Physical BiologyOrganized by the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, India, and the Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore. Themes include biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, cell biology, chemical biology, computational biology, mechanobiology and structural biology. CONFERENCE |
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Cryo Electron Microscopy Workshop at the National University of SingaporeJointly sponsored by the National Center for Macromolecular imaging, Baylor College of Medicine , theCentre for Bioimaging Sciences and the Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore, National University of Singapore WORKSHOP |
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The Mechanobiology of Chromatin and TranscriptionSixth annual Mechanobiology Conference organized by the Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore (MBI) CONFERENCE WORKSHOP |
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The Mechanobiology of Multicellular SystemsFifth annual Mechanobiology Conference organized by the Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore (MBI) CONFERENCE WORKSHOP |
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3rd Mechanobiology ConferenceThird annual Mechanobiology Conference jointly organized by the Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore (MBI), the Life Sciences Institute, the Division of Bioengineering and theDepartment of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore CONFERENCE |
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2nd Mechanobiology ConferenceSecond annual Mechanobiology Conference jointly organized by the NUS Mechanobiology Research Group in collaboration with the Life Sciences Institute, Department of Biological Sciences, and the Division of Bioengineering, National University of Singapore CONFERENCE |
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1st Mechanobiology WorkshopFirst annual Mechanobiology Conference jointly organized by the Office of Life Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, and the Division of Bioengineering, National University of Singapore WORKSHOP |
