Two Half-Days Workshop: Insights into Cell-Tissue Interactions via Mathematical Modelling

This conference is to celebrate my new appointment as a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) at Lancaster University, starting in January 2025. We aim to bring together researchers in various fields who are interested in cell-tissue interactions, particularly how to use mathematical modelling to further understand the subject. Besides the plenary talks, we intentionally leave enough discussion time with the speakers, including a social dinner (participants who are interested in joining need to take care of the dinner expense themselves).

The conference is jointly funded by London Mathematical Society and School of Mathematical Sciences of Lancaster University.

Key Information

  • Date: 7 - 8 September, 2026
  • Venue: A19 (Ground Floor), Charles Carter, Lancaster University, LA1 4YU, Lancaster, United Kingdom.
  • Registration Deadline: 23 August 23:59 (BST). Free registration here.
  • Format: Hybrid but regitration required.
  • Speakers:

Summary of the Conference

Cell-tissue interactions, including both chemical and mechanical interactions, are essential and crucially important for various biological processes, such as functioning organs, regenerating tissues and regulating cellular behaviours. In the past years, mathematical modelling has shown its great potential to further understand the biology and then predict the behaviours of cells and tissue, which is particularly beneficial to study diseases such as wound healing, cancer cell metastasis and tumour growth. Considering the difference of scales between the cell and tissue, typically multiscale and multiphysics modelling is required to describe the biological phenomenon. Furthermore, due to the irregular cell geometry, often non-local terms are involved in the model, which brings challenges when analyzing the characteristics of the model.

Program (BST Time Zone)

Day 1: Monday 7 September, 2026
  • 14:30 - 15:00 Arrival and Registration
  • 15:00 - 15:15 Welcome Talk
  • 15:15 - 16:00 Raluca Eftimie
  • 16:00 - 16:20 Coffee Break
  • 16:20 - 17:05 Richard Mort
  • 17:05 - 18:30 Reception
  • 18:30 - 20:30 Social Dinner with Speakers (self-paid)

Day 2: Tuesday 8 September, 2026
  • 09:00 - 09:30 Arrival
  • 09:30 - 10:15 Robert Knight
  • 10:15 - 10:35 Coffee Break
  • 10:35 - 11:20 Dumitru Trucu
  • 11:20 - 11:40 Coffee Break
  • 11:40 - 12:25 Qiyao (Alice) Peng
  • 12:25 - 12:40 Closing


Abstracts of Talks

To be announced...

Practical Information

Go to the Venue
The easiest way to arrive in Lancaster is by train. After arriving at the train station, you can walk to the bus stop Common Garden Street (Stop A) (~6-minute walking), then take Bus 1/1A/2/2X/42/100 to University Underpass. Or you can take Bus 4/X4 directly from Lancaster Train station but it is less frequent comparing to the previous option. Bus ticket can be bought with card or cash from the driver. The bus journey takes around 15 - 20 minutes between the city centre and the university. After arriving at the Underpass and climbing up the square, you can walk south to Charles Carter.

Accommodation
On campus we have Guests Room which can be booked via Booking.com, or Lancaster House Hotel . In the downtown, there are also many options for accommodation.

Sightseeing in Lancaster Neighborhood
  • Lancaster Castle: Lancaster Castle is one of Lancashire's key historic landmarks. A medieval castle, built on a Roman site, it was used as a court and prison for hundreds of years. Lancaster Castle is owned by the serving monarch, HM King Charles III, through the Duchy of Lancaster and hosts regular events.
  • Morecambe (~30 minutes by bus): Morecambe is a seaside town and civil parish in the City of Lancaster district. Come and explore an amazing district of arts, heritage and nature. Beautiful countryside and a spectacular coastline sit alongside an inspiring city which embraces its history and welcomes the future…
  • Lake District (~20 minutes by train to Oxenholme Lake District, or ~1 hour by Bus 555): Lake District is famously associated with the work of poet William Wordsworth and author Beatrix Potter. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and England's oldest and largest national park. Besides hiking and mountain biking, there are many to explore in the towns of Ambleside, Bowness and Keswick.


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