The Thematic Workshops is a week-long event taking place from February 23rd to 27th, where Master 2 AIRE M2 and PhD FIRE D2 students organize a scientific conference by inviting speakers on a specific topic.
Modeling Biological Systems: From Simple Rules to Complex Behaviors
When: 24 February 2026 @ 9 h 30 min – 12 h 30 min
Where: Learning Planet Institute, 8 bis Rue Charles V, 75004 Paris
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The conference “Modeling Biological Systems: From Simple Rules to Complex Behaviors” aims to explore how modeling helps uncover hidden mechanisms in biology, from gene regulation and cell migration to population dynamics and ecosystem-level processes. This interdisciplinary event highlights that modeling is not just a mathematical exercise, but a powerful way to understand and tackle concrete problems in biology.
The workshop will feature talks by invited experts and interactive sessions designed to bridge the gap between theory and discovery. Participants will have the opportunity to use a user-friendly interactive tool for a hands-on journey into biological phenomena. Attendees are also warmly invited to bring posters to share their work and engage in discussions with the panel during the session.
The event is open to all, and no prior modeling or coding experience is required. Please ensure you register via the link below to secure your spot.
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The conference is held in English.
Our Speakers
Dr. Corentin Mollier, Institut Curie
Title: “General Introduction to Biological Modeling”
Prof. Jean-Marc Allain, École Polytechnique, Laboratoire de Mécanique des Solides
Title: “Model of the Dynamical Response of Mechano-sensitive Channels in Plants”
Dr. Marta Ciccarella, UMR 7206 – Anthropologie Génétique (AGène)
Title: “Challenges in Modeling Genetic Admixture”
Dr. Theresa Jakuzseit, Institut Curie
Title: “Different Ways Through the Maze: Immune Cell Migration in Complex Environments”
