KTH Life Science Day presented theoretical tools and causal models to address biological problems
Life Science Day 2022 in November highlighted the need for theoretical tools and causal models to address biological problems. It covered a vast range from spatial and temporal scales of life science problems from molecules to full human scale.
How would you summarise the KTH Life Science Day 2022?
"Scientifically it was an excellent event. The talks from the invited speakers presented excellent work which spanned from abstract theoretical work about biological membrane and molecular dynamics to applied research directed to human patients for example modelling of blood flow in the heart," says Arvind Kumar , KTH Life Science Platform Deputy Director and KTH Life Science Day 2022 organiser.
What were the highlights and why?
"The event highlighted the need for theoretical tools and causal models to address biological problems. We were happy that with just six talks we could cover a vast range from spatial and temporal scales of life science problems from molecules to full human scale. In this age of data-driven science the theories and models that underlie the data collection and analysis are often obscured – and this event brought the models to the forefront. With the talks we also managed to showcase the range of theoretical and applied work currently happening at KTH."
"Besides science, I think the social mingle at the end of the event was very important for growing the network of life science researchers across schools at KTH."
Why is it important to arrange platform days?
"This event was attended by both young and senior researchers from all schools. KTH researchers working in the area of life sciences are scattered across different schools and divisions. The annual LS platform day is the only event that brings them together in one place. This is especially important to younger researchers and new members of the KTH faculty."
Anything else to convey?
"I would like to invite more faculty members to interact through the platform activities. Please watch for the calls and events in the coming year. We are always open for suggestions for activities and events that Life Science Platform can organise to facilitate and foster life science research at KTH."