Individual and Collective Cells Dynamics in Medicine and Biology
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Dumitru Trucu
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University of Dundee
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Scotland
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Raluca Eftimie
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Université Marie et Louis Pasteur
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France
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Yangjin Kim
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Konkuk University
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Korea
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Introduction:
| | Despite the scientific progresses in understanding both individual and collective cell dynamics via in vivo and in vitro wet-lab experimental work, the main mechanisms standing behind the complex dynamics of key processes in the human body (ranging from cancer invasion to immune response, to wound healing and tissue development) is far from being elucidated. However, mathematical modelling, accompanied by analysis, and computational implementations of key aspects of these processes enabled significant steps forward in both pathological and normal situations. Indeed, mathematical modelling contributes directly not only to validating experimental work but also to formulating and advancing new hypotheses, both regarding the process dynamics and suggesting treatment strategies (in pathological situations) that could be subsequently tested experimentally or clinically.
This Special Session aims to bring together brilliant young scientists and world experts in mathematical modelling addressing various aspects in individual and collective cell dynamics through innovative approaches that range from single scale agent based as well as continuum local and nonlocal approaches to complex multiscale advancements. This aims to incentivise cross-fertilisation discussions among the participants, hoping that these will generate innovative modelling and computational advancements that will ultimately enable avenues for deeper understanding of these key processes in living systems.
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