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Most systems of scientific interest are interacting many-body systems. One typically describes their kinetics in terms of a low-dimensional reaction coordinate, which in general is influenced by the entire system. The dynamics of such a reaction coordinate is governed by the generalized Langevin equation (GLE), an integro-differential stochastic equation, and involves a memory function [1]. I discuss a few examples where the GLE can be used to interpret and model data in different fields of science. Protein-folding kinetics is often described as Markovian (i.e., memoryless) diffusion in a one-dimensional free energy landscape. By analysis of large-scale molecular-dynamics simulation trajectories of fast-folding proteins from the Shaw group using the special-purpose computer ANTON, I demonstrate that the friction characterizing protein folding exhibits significant memory with a decay time that is of the same order as the folding and unfolding times [2]. Memory friction effects lead to anomalous and drastically modified protein kinetics [3]. For the set of proteins for which simulations are available, it is shown that the folding and unfolding times are not dominated by the free-energy barrier but rather by the non-Markovian friction. Memory effects are also present for non-equilibrium systems. Using an appropriate non-equilibrium formulation of the GLE, it is demonstrated that the motion of living organisms is characterized by memory friction, which allows to characterize internal feedback loops of such organisms and to classify and sort individual organisms [3]. The GLE can be even used to predict complex phenomena such as weather data

Audience: researchers faculty postgraduates

Topics: data_science biomedical_engineering physics molecular_biology meteorology

This conference will take place at EMBL Barcelona. Vascularisation is a rapidly growing field, with researchers across disciplines recognising its crucial role in organ development, disease progression, and therapeutic delivery. This upcoming edition of the meeting aims to unite researchers working at the intersection of engineering and vascular biology, facilitating discussions on how to apply cutting-edge techniques in spatial omics, advanced imaging, and the use of AI in vascular research.

Audience: researchers faculty postdoctoral_researchers postgraduates clinicians

Topics: artificial_intelligence bioinformatics biomedical_engineering molecular_biology medicine

This practical course will cover advanced light microscopy techniques, and participants will learn how to derive qualitative and quantitative insights into molecular mechanisms in cells, tissues and developing organisms. Guest researchers, together with microscopy experts from EMBL, will foster an intensive exchange of information through a balance of lectures and practical workshops. The focus of the course will be on the use of fluorescence microscopy to obtain information about the localisation and functions of proteins and other biomolecules at different spatial scales.

Audience: researchers faculty postdoctoral_researchers postgraduates practitioners

Topics: visualization biomedical_engineering microbiology molecular_biology neuroscience

This interdisciplinary conference brings together scientists from diverse fields to foster new discoveries and discuss emerging principles in condensate biology, ranging from basic biophysical principles of condensate formation to the role intracellular phase transitions play in cellular adaptation and disease.

Audience: researchers faculty postdoctoral_researchers postgraduates

Topics: biomedical_engineering genomics molecular_biology neuroscience

12th International Conference on Biological Physics June 28 – July 3 2026 Magazzini del cotone, Genoa, Italy We proudly invite experts in biological physics worldwide to the International Conference on Biological Physics 2026 (ICBP 2026) in the magnificent Italian city of Genoa from June 28 to July 3, 2026. The Italian Society of Pure and Applied Biophysics (SIBPA) is privileged to organise this meaningful conference under the auspices of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP). Specifically, the Commission on Biological Physics (C6), established by IUPAP in 1990, aims to promote the exchange of information and views among the members of the international scientific community in the general field of Biological Physics.

Audience: researchers

Topics: biomedical_engineering physics molecular_biology

This course provides an introduction to causal inference and causal representation learning, offering both theoretical foundations and hands-on training. You will learn how to apply these methodologies to various biomedical data types, including clinical, genotype-phenotype, molecular, and multimodal data.

Audience: researchers postdoctoral_researchers students postgraduates early_career clinicians data_scientists practitioners

Topics: bioinformatics data_science machine_learning biomedical_engineering statistics biotechnology genomics molecular_biology clinical_research public_health

Annual conference for representatives of imaging communities and imaging scientists from around the globe. This event is designed for imaging scientists, core facility managers, technology developers, and industry partners to exchange knowledge, explore emerging trends, and discuss what open access in imaging means globally. Through interactive presentations, hands-on workshops, and regional networking sessions, participants will explore the evolution of open access in imaging worldwide.

Audience: researchers faculty postdoctoral_researchers postgraduates policy_makers funders science_communicators industry

Topics: bioinformatics data_science visualization biomedical_engineering biotechnology