ASSEMBLING DISCIPLINES
EPIC Assembly project (Emergence of Novel Functional Assembly by Evo-Physico Information Coupling) explores the mechanisms and principles by which advanced and complex biological functions have emerged and been refined in biological history. We specifically focus on the concept of "assemblies", systems composed of heterotypic interacting elements, as a unifying framework that spans molecular to multicellular levels. Assemblies can become combinatorially complex as the number and diversity of constituent elements increase, offering a structural basis for the evolutionary exploration of novel functions.
To tackle this challenging problem, it is essential to integrate insights and techniques from diverse domains, ranging from biology, physics, information science, and mathematics.
In this conference, we ASSEMBLE leading researchers engaged in this cross-disciplinary field to advance the frontiers of integrative science and to explore new avenues for understanding the emergence and evolution of biological functions.
Day Event
Speakers
Participants
Antonio Celani
International Centre for Theoretical Physics
Jeremy Beaulieu
University of Arkansas
Paul François
Université de Montréal
Jennifer Schwarz
Syracuse University
Hsuan-yi Chen
National Central University
Suropriya Saha
Max Planck Institute
Wenying Shou
University College London
David Brückner
University of Basel
Tetsuya Hiraiwa
Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica
Lorenzo Di Michele
University of Cambridge
Yongdae Shin
Seoul National University
Hiroaki Matsunami
Duke University
Ikuo Masuho
Sanford Research-
Kyogo Kawaguchi
The University of Tokyo
Masahiro Takinoue
Institute of Science Tokyo
Kazuhiro AOKI
Kyoto University
Yasuka TODA
Institute of Science Tokyo
Daiki UMETSU
Osaka University
Satoshi SAWAI
University of Tokyo
Nen SAITO
Hiroshima University
Ryo HANAI
Institute of Science Tokyo
Kaoru SUGIMURA
University of Tokyo
Tetsuya J. KOBAYASHI
University of Tokyo
Takao K. SUZUKI
Juntendo University
Kazufumi HOSODA
CiNet, NICTPoster Session Times
- Mar 14, 16:45–18:30
- Mar 15, 16:45–18:30
Poster size
The poster must fit within 145.6 cm (height) × 103 cm (width); standard sizes such as A0 or B0 are acceptable.
- 09:45-10:00
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Opening remarks- Tetsuya Kobayashi
- 10:00-10:35
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Invited Talk: Inference and optimization of decision-making processes - Antonio Celani
- 10:35-11:10
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Invited Talk: Signal and Noise in Biodiversity Dynamics- Jeremy Beaulieu
- 11:10-11:20
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Coffee Break
- 11:20-11:55
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Invited Talk: Generative Epigenetic Landscape modelling- Paul François
- 11:55-12:30
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EPIC Member Talk- Takao Suzuki
- 12:30-14:00
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Lunch Break
- 14:00-14:35
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EPIC Member Talk- Nen Saito
- 14:35-15:10
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Invited Talk: Mechanochemical Collective Cellular Intelligence in Spheriods- Jennifer Schwarz
- 15:10-15:20
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Coffee Break
- 15:20-15:55
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EPIC Member Talk- Kaoru Sugimura
- 15:55-16:30
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Invited Talk: Physical model of a crawling cell with mechanosensitive adhesion complexes- Hsuan-Yi Chen
- 16:30-16:45
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Coffee Break
- 16:45-18:30
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Poster Session
- 10:00-10:35
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EPIC Member Talk- Ryo Hanai
- 10:35-11:10
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Invited Talk: Pattern formation in number conserving active systems- Suropriya Saha
- 11:10-11:20
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Coffee Break
- 11:20-11:55
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EPIC Member Talk- Kazufumi Hosoda
- 11:55-12:30
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Invited Talk: Evolution of microbial communities- Wenying Shou
- 12:30-14:00
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Lunch Break
- 14:00-14:35
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Invited Talk: Self-organization and information flow in multicellular systems- David Brueckner
- 14:35-15:10
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EPIC Member Talk- Daiki Umetsu
- 15:10-15:20
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Coffee Break
- 15:20-15:55
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EPIC Member Talk- Satoshi Sawai
- 15:55-16:30
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Invited Talk: Computer simulations of the morphodynamics of dynamic cell assemblies- Tetsuya Hiraiwa
- 16:30-16:45
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Coffee Break
- 16:45-18:30
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Poster Session
- 10:00-10:35
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EPIC Member Talk- Kyogo Kawaguchi
- 10:35-11:10
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Invited Talk: Genetically-encoded RNA condensates and organelles- Lorenzo Di Michele
- 11:10-11:20
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Coffee Break
- 11:20-11:55
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EPIC Member Talk- Masahiro Takinoue
- 11:55-12:30
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Invited Talk: Physical organization of biomolecular condensates- Yongdae Shin
- 12:30-14:00
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Lunch Break
- 14:00-14:35
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EPIC Member Talk- Yasuka Toda
- 14:35-15:10
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Invited Talk: Function and evolution of odorant receptors- Hiroaki Matsunami
- 15:10-15:20
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Coffee Break
- 15:20-15:55
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Invited Talk: Unraveling GPCR Signaling Logic through Quantitative Systems Biology- Ikuo Masuho
- 15:55-16:30
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EPIC Member Talk- Kazuhiro Aoki
- 16:30-16:35
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Closing Remarks- Tetsuya Kobayashi
- 16:35-17:00
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Open Discussion
- 17:00-
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Reception
Participation is free of charge.
From young scientists to established leaders, all participants will gain valuable insights. Looking back, this gathering may well be remembered as a historic event.
Register nowAccess Information
Odakyu Line / Tokyo Metro-Chiyoda Line
8-min walk from Higashi-Kitazawa Station
12-min walk from Yoyogi Uehara Station
Keio Inokashira Line
10-min walk from Komaba-Todaimae Station
10-min walk from Ikenoue Station
Details
See "Access" page in Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo.
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- JSPS KAKENHI Grant-in-Aid for Transformative Research Areas (A) "EPIC Assembly: Emergence of Novel Functional Assembly by Evo-Physico Information Coupling" https://epic-assembly.crmind.net/
- Toyota Konpon Research Institute Investigative research project "Principles and Limitations of Frontier Exploration" https://konpon.toyota/exploration/



- JSPS KAKENHI Grant-in-Aid for Transformative Research Areas (B) "Life-Nonlife transition" https://life-nonlife.com
- JST CREST (JPMJCR2011) "Decoding of Information in Multi-Sourced Chemical Mixtures and its Applications"

