CNB 2023; Muscles, Models and Machines

A full-day CNB symposium at the ISB has been organized that includes three oral sessions on: 1) direct in vivo experimental approaches; 2) modelling; 3) robotic/engineering approaches to understanding muscle function in movement.  Each session theme consists of one keynote presentation followed by two invited speakers.  The symposium concludes with a moderated flash (2-3) minute poster presentation session.  The symposium is sponsored by the Journal of Experimental Biology

August 1, 2023, 8am – 3:30pm (Japan)

Organizers: Dr. Jonas Rubenson (Penn State University) and Dr. Greg Sawicki (Georgia Tech)

Keynote Speakers:

• Kiisa Nishikawa, PhD (University of Northern Arizona)
• Friedl De Groote, PhD (KU Leuwen)
• Christopher T. Richards, PhD (Royal Veterinary College, University of London)

Plenary Speakers:

• Jeroen Aeles, PhD (Vrije Universiteit Brussels)
• Josh Baxter, PhD (University of Pennsylvania)
• Surabhi N. Simha, PhD (Emory University)
• Anne Koelewijn, PhD (Friedrich-Alexander-Universität)
• Taylor J.M. Dick, PhD (University of Queensland)
• Andrew Schulz, PhD (Max Planck Institute)

Poster Presenters:

• Caitlin Bemis, PhD (University of Northern Arizona)
• Kavya Katugam-Dechene, PhD (Penn State University)
• Derek J. Jurestovsky, PhD (Penn State University)
• Ajay Seth, PhD (Delft University of Technology)
• Wejdaan Faridi (University of Calgary)
• Jordan Drapin (Université Toulouse)
• Seong-won Han, PhD (University of Münster)
• Fransiska M. Bossuyt (University of Calgary)
• Kristen L. Jakubowski (Georgia Tech)

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