Exploring and Exploiting Mechanical Phenomena

Mechanochemistry and mechanobiology are rapidly evolving fields with many new developments in recent years. These fields share the common goal to understand and utilize the effects of mechanical forces acting on molecules, cells, tissues and (bio)materials. Initially focused on the discovery of fundamental mechanisms, the obtained knowledge is increasingly translated into applications. These include the mechanosynthesis of valued chemicals, self-reporting and self-healing materials, actuators and soft robots, materials for tissue engineering as well as mechanodiagnostics and therapeutics. This conference aims to bridge research on fundamental mechanisms with applications that leverage mechanochemical and mechanobiological processes.

This GRC provides a multidisciplinary forum and is designed to foster collaboration and innovation at the intersection of mechanochemistry and mechanobiology. It brings together early career and established scientists with diverse backgrounds and from a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to biology, chemistry, physics, engineering and materials science. The conference provides a unique opportunity to learn about the latest advances in this multidisciplinary field and to engage with diverse researchers from different disciplines. We will identify new scientific and technological challenges and opportunities and provide an open forum for debate and discussion. The conference will be preceded by a GRS to enable young scientists to network and to learn about the exciting research carried out in this quickly developing area.

Any applicants who wish to be considered for an oral presentation should submit their application by April 14, 2024.