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Séminaire SIMM - Charles Dhong (Delaware)

Jeudi 27 juin 2024 de 14h00 à 15h00 - Holweck

Charles Dhong (University of Delaware)
Mechanical Interfaces in Biology : From Cells to the Human Sense of Touch

Abstract : Mechanical properties and forces play important roles in biology. On the scale of cells, the mechanical stiffness of cells and tissue can indicate diseases like fibrosis or elucidate pathways. On the scale of the human body, mechanical forces generated by friction form the tactile stimuli used to perceive touch. Common soft matter challenges to both systems are that biological interfaces of interest are often buried in hard-to-access interfaces, especially in situ, and in both systems, objects are soft and heterogenous. Here, I will discuss our work on how we leverage soft matter phenomenon, from friction instabilities to elastohydrodynamics, to understand these biological interfaces and explain their healthcare implications in fibrosis, osteoarthritis, and tactile aids for people with blindness.

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Sciences et Ingénierie de la Matière Molle - UMR 7615

10 rue Vauquelin
75231 PARIS CEDEX 05

  • Directeur : J.B. d’Espinose
  • Comité de direction : A. Chateauminois, Y. Tran, B. Bresson
  • Pôle gestion : F. Decuq, D. Kouevi Akoe, S. Diakite
  • Communication : A. Hakopian et M. Ciccotti
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  • Assistant prévention : F. Martin et M. Hanafi

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