We are proud to invite you to Skoltech Colloquium!

Speaker: Dr. Vasily Kantsler, Research Associate, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics of Cambridge, UK. Assistant Professor at Skoltech.
Dr. Kantsler is interested in experiments in the field of Biological and Complex Fluids. The main goal of his research is to study dynamics on different scales in biologically relevant fluids. He widely applies microfluidics as a technique for investigation of the microscopic dynamics.

When: December 12; 4:00pm

Where: Institute of Gene Biology RAS, Vavilova street 34/5, Conference room, 1st floor.

What: Control of Microbial Motility.
Abstract: Interactions between swimming cells and surfaces are essential to many microbiological processes, from bacterial biofilm formation to human fertilization. However, despite their fundamental importance, relatively little is known about the physical mechanisms that govern the scattering of flagellated or ciliated cells from solid surfaces. In the talk I will reveal recent advances in understanding of flagella interaction with surfaces, provide mechanisms for utilizing our knowledge about these interactions to control swimming of flagellated cells. In addition, I will describe our very recent results on sperm rheotaxis near surfaces. The key focus will be on the experimental results, supported by numerical simulation using minimal models.

Transfers:
Bus at 3 pm Hypercube – Institute of Gene Biology RAS
Bus at 3:10 pm MSM (Karacorum) – Institute of Gene Biology RAS

How to get to Institute of Gene Biology RAS:
Address: Vavilova street 34/5 (ул. Вавилова 34/5)
Map: http://www.genebiology.ru/institute/way.shtml
We are looking forward to seeing you.

If you like to participate and for further information or questions, please Liliya Abaimova
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