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Bioelectrical Dynamics at Membrane Interfaces
Thank you for joining us at today's NITMB Seminar! Featuring @karthikshekhar.bsky.social, the John F. Heil, Jr. Assistant Professor in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley
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Thank you for joining us at today's NITMB Seminar! Featuring @karthikshekhar.bsky.social, the John F. Heil, Jr. Assistant Professor in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley
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January 16, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Bioelectrical Dynamics at Membrane Interfaces
Thank you for joining us at today's NITMB Seminar! Featuring @karthikshekhar.bsky.social, the John F. Heil, Jr. Assistant Professor in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley
🎥 Seminar recording 🔗 in reply ⬇️
Thank you for joining us at today's NITMB Seminar! Featuring @karthikshekhar.bsky.social, the John F. Heil, Jr. Assistant Professor in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley
🎥 Seminar recording 🔗 in reply ⬇️
Undergraduates interested in the intersection of mathematics and biology are invited to join the NITMB community this summer as a participant in our 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program!
Applications are due Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
Applications are due Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
January 16, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Undergraduates interested in the intersection of mathematics and biology are invited to join the NITMB community this summer as a participant in our 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program!
Applications are due Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
Applications are due Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
Don’t miss this morning’s NITMB Seminar!
@karthikshekhar.bsky.social, the John F. Heil Jr Assistant Professor at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social, shares insights into bioelectrical dynamics at membrane interfaces
Join the seminar online or in-person at NITMB www.nitmb.org/nitmb-semina...
@karthikshekhar.bsky.social, the John F. Heil Jr Assistant Professor at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social, shares insights into bioelectrical dynamics at membrane interfaces
Join the seminar online or in-person at NITMB www.nitmb.org/nitmb-semina...
January 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Don’t miss this morning’s NITMB Seminar!
@karthikshekhar.bsky.social, the John F. Heil Jr Assistant Professor at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social, shares insights into bioelectrical dynamics at membrane interfaces
Join the seminar online or in-person at NITMB www.nitmb.org/nitmb-semina...
@karthikshekhar.bsky.social, the John F. Heil Jr Assistant Professor at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social, shares insights into bioelectrical dynamics at membrane interfaces
Join the seminar online or in-person at NITMB www.nitmb.org/nitmb-semina...
Evolutionary game theory researches: Join us for the ‘Evolutionary Games: Mathematical Theory and Biological Insights’ workshop at NITMB!
Travel applications are due Wednesday, March 11th - www.nitmb.org/evolutionary...
Travel applications are due Wednesday, March 11th - www.nitmb.org/evolutionary...
January 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Evolutionary game theory researches: Join us for the ‘Evolutionary Games: Mathematical Theory and Biological Insights’ workshop at NITMB!
Travel applications are due Wednesday, March 11th - www.nitmb.org/evolutionary...
Travel applications are due Wednesday, March 11th - www.nitmb.org/evolutionary...
At tomorrow’s seminar, @karthikshekhar.bsky.social, the John F. Heil Jr Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social, presents recent work exploring the electrochemical response of neuronal membranes
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www.nitmb.org/nitmb-semina...
January 15, 2026 at 3:45 PM
At tomorrow’s seminar, @karthikshekhar.bsky.social, the John F. Heil Jr Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social, presents recent work exploring the electrochemical response of neuronal membranes
www.nitmb.org/nitmb-semina...
www.nitmb.org/nitmb-semina...
This week’s Work-in-Progress meeting features Siddharth Bothra, PhD student in the @jasnir.bsky.social Lab at the University of Chicago!
Work-in-Progress meetings are a venue for the NITMB community to discuss planned or in-progress work
Work-in-Progress meetings are a venue for the NITMB community to discuss planned or in-progress work
January 14, 2026 at 9:02 PM
This week’s Work-in-Progress meeting features Siddharth Bothra, PhD student in the @jasnir.bsky.social Lab at the University of Chicago!
Work-in-Progress meetings are a venue for the NITMB community to discuss planned or in-progress work
Work-in-Progress meetings are a venue for the NITMB community to discuss planned or in-progress work
While the hypothesis of biological systems exhibiting a modular structure is widely accepted, there is a lack of foundational research on modularity
You can help address this problem at the ‘Modularity of Biological Systems’ workshop!
Travel apps due Feb. 13 - www.nitmb.org/modularity-o...
You can help address this problem at the ‘Modularity of Biological Systems’ workshop!
Travel apps due Feb. 13 - www.nitmb.org/modularity-o...
January 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM
While the hypothesis of biological systems exhibiting a modular structure is widely accepted, there is a lack of foundational research on modularity
You can help address this problem at the ‘Modularity of Biological Systems’ workshop!
Travel apps due Feb. 13 - www.nitmb.org/modularity-o...
You can help address this problem at the ‘Modularity of Biological Systems’ workshop!
Travel apps due Feb. 13 - www.nitmb.org/modularity-o...
Are you an undergraduate student interested in the intersection of mathematics and biology?
☀️ Spend your summer with NITMB!
We’re currently accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Apply by Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
☀️ Spend your summer with NITMB!
We’re currently accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Apply by Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
January 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Are you an undergraduate student interested in the intersection of mathematics and biology?
☀️ Spend your summer with NITMB!
We’re currently accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Apply by Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
☀️ Spend your summer with NITMB!
We’re currently accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Apply by Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
Explore bioelectrical dynamics at membrane interfaces at this week’s entry in the NITMB Seminar Series!
Featuring @karthikshekhar.bsky.social, the John F. Heil Jr Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social
Featuring @karthikshekhar.bsky.social, the John F. Heil Jr Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Explore bioelectrical dynamics at membrane interfaces at this week’s entry in the NITMB Seminar Series!
Featuring @karthikshekhar.bsky.social, the John F. Heil Jr Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social
Featuring @karthikshekhar.bsky.social, the John F. Heil Jr Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social
Don’t miss the first NITMB Seminar of 2026!
Join us on Friday, January 16th for a presentation from @karthikshekhar.bsky.social, John F. Heil, Jr. Professor in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social!
Learn more at www.nitmb.org/nitmb-semina...
Join us on Friday, January 16th for a presentation from @karthikshekhar.bsky.social, John F. Heil, Jr. Professor in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social!
Learn more at www.nitmb.org/nitmb-semina...
January 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Don’t miss the first NITMB Seminar of 2026!
Join us on Friday, January 16th for a presentation from @karthikshekhar.bsky.social, John F. Heil, Jr. Professor in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social!
Learn more at www.nitmb.org/nitmb-semina...
Join us on Friday, January 16th for a presentation from @karthikshekhar.bsky.social, John F. Heil, Jr. Professor in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social!
Learn more at www.nitmb.org/nitmb-semina...
Driving discovery in biological complexity with dynamical systems
Discover innovative mathematical biology research from Scientific Leader Niall Mangan that is driving developments in artificial intelligence (AI), green biofuels, and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlEX...
Discover innovative mathematical biology research from Scientific Leader Niall Mangan that is driving developments in artificial intelligence (AI), green biofuels, and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlEX...
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January 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Driving discovery in biological complexity with dynamical systems
Discover innovative mathematical biology research from Scientific Leader Niall Mangan that is driving developments in artificial intelligence (AI), green biofuels, and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlEX...
Discover innovative mathematical biology research from Scientific Leader Niall Mangan that is driving developments in artificial intelligence (AI), green biofuels, and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlEX...
Undergraduates: Looking to contribute to innovative mathematical-biology research while receiving mentorship from world-class faculty?
Join us for NITMB’s 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program!
Applications are due Monday, January 26th. Learn more at www.nitmb.org/surp
Join us for NITMB’s 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program!
Applications are due Monday, January 26th. Learn more at www.nitmb.org/surp
January 8, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Undergraduates: Looking to contribute to innovative mathematical-biology research while receiving mentorship from world-class faculty?
Join us for NITMB’s 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program!
Applications are due Monday, January 26th. Learn more at www.nitmb.org/surp
Join us for NITMB’s 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program!
Applications are due Monday, January 26th. Learn more at www.nitmb.org/surp
The modular structure in biological systems hypothesis has the potential for important applications across fields
At our upcoming workshop, ‘Modularity of Biological Systems,’ we will outline a research program in this field
Travel applications are due February 13 - www.nitmb.org/modularity-o...
At our upcoming workshop, ‘Modularity of Biological Systems,’ we will outline a research program in this field
Travel applications are due February 13 - www.nitmb.org/modularity-o...
January 7, 2026 at 3:31 PM
The modular structure in biological systems hypothesis has the potential for important applications across fields
At our upcoming workshop, ‘Modularity of Biological Systems,’ we will outline a research program in this field
Travel applications are due February 13 - www.nitmb.org/modularity-o...
At our upcoming workshop, ‘Modularity of Biological Systems,’ we will outline a research program in this field
Travel applications are due February 13 - www.nitmb.org/modularity-o...
Join a community of Evolutionary Game Theory researchers charting new directions for theory and applications at our upcoming workshop, ‘Evolutionary Games: Mathematical Theory and Biological Insights!’
Travel applications are due by Wednesday, March 11th - www.nitmb.org/evolutionary...
Travel applications are due by Wednesday, March 11th - www.nitmb.org/evolutionary...
January 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Join a community of Evolutionary Game Theory researchers charting new directions for theory and applications at our upcoming workshop, ‘Evolutionary Games: Mathematical Theory and Biological Insights!’
Travel applications are due by Wednesday, March 11th - www.nitmb.org/evolutionary...
Travel applications are due by Wednesday, March 11th - www.nitmb.org/evolutionary...
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My first foray into systems biology -- this work was led by Boya Hou, a postdoctoral researcher at UIUC, now on the academic job market. She presented an early version of these results at the @nitmb.bsky.social MathBio Convergence Conference in August of 2025.
January 6, 2026 at 4:04 AM
My first foray into systems biology -- this work was led by Boya Hou, a postdoctoral researcher at UIUC, now on the academic job market. She presented an early version of these results at the @nitmb.bsky.social MathBio Convergence Conference in August of 2025.
Undergraduate students majoring in mathematics, biology, statistics, computer science, or related fields are invited to participate in hands-on laboratory or computational research that applies quantitative concepts and methodology to understanding mechanisms in biology!
www.nitmb.org/surp
www.nitmb.org/surp
January 5, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Undergraduate students majoring in mathematics, biology, statistics, computer science, or related fields are invited to participate in hands-on laboratory or computational research that applies quantitative concepts and methodology to understanding mechanisms in biology!
www.nitmb.org/surp
www.nitmb.org/surp
Are you an undergraduate student curious about the intersection of mathematics and biology?
Receive mentorship from faculty experts and engage in innovative multidisciplinary research at NITMB’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program!
Applications are due Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
Receive mentorship from faculty experts and engage in innovative multidisciplinary research at NITMB’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program!
Applications are due Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
January 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Are you an undergraduate student curious about the intersection of mathematics and biology?
Receive mentorship from faculty experts and engage in innovative multidisciplinary research at NITMB’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program!
Applications are due Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
Receive mentorship from faculty experts and engage in innovative multidisciplinary research at NITMB’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program!
Applications are due Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
🎆 Welcome to 2026!
From all of us at NITMB, wishing you the best as we look forward to a new year sparking innovation at the interface between mathematics and biology
Explore upcoming events and other opportunities to engage with our community at www.nitmb.org
From all of us at NITMB, wishing you the best as we look forward to a new year sparking innovation at the interface between mathematics and biology
Explore upcoming events and other opportunities to engage with our community at www.nitmb.org
January 1, 2026 at 3:45 PM
🎆 Welcome to 2026!
From all of us at NITMB, wishing you the best as we look forward to a new year sparking innovation at the interface between mathematics and biology
Explore upcoming events and other opportunities to engage with our community at www.nitmb.org
From all of us at NITMB, wishing you the best as we look forward to a new year sparking innovation at the interface between mathematics and biology
Explore upcoming events and other opportunities to engage with our community at www.nitmb.org
Are you interested in evolutionary game theory?
Don’t miss our upcoming workshop, ‘Evolutionary Games: Mathematical Theory and Biological Insights!’
Travel applications are due by Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 - www.nitmb.org/evolutionary...
Don’t miss our upcoming workshop, ‘Evolutionary Games: Mathematical Theory and Biological Insights!’
Travel applications are due by Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 - www.nitmb.org/evolutionary...
December 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Are you interested in evolutionary game theory?
Don’t miss our upcoming workshop, ‘Evolutionary Games: Mathematical Theory and Biological Insights!’
Travel applications are due by Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 - www.nitmb.org/evolutionary...
Don’t miss our upcoming workshop, ‘Evolutionary Games: Mathematical Theory and Biological Insights!’
Travel applications are due by Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 - www.nitmb.org/evolutionary...
Small groups of participants from multiple institutions are welcome to gather at NITMB to focus on ambitious research projects at the interface between mathematics and biology!
Learn how we can support your research group with NITMB Focused Research Group Awards - www.nitmb.org/research/foc...
Learn how we can support your research group with NITMB Focused Research Group Awards - www.nitmb.org/research/foc...
December 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Small groups of participants from multiple institutions are welcome to gather at NITMB to focus on ambitious research projects at the interface between mathematics and biology!
Learn how we can support your research group with NITMB Focused Research Group Awards - www.nitmb.org/research/foc...
Learn how we can support your research group with NITMB Focused Research Group Awards - www.nitmb.org/research/foc...
Spend your summer engaging in cutting edge research while receiving valuable research experience and mentorship from faculty experts at NITMB’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program!
Learn more and explore the experience of previous program participants at www.nitmb.org/surp
Learn more and explore the experience of previous program participants at www.nitmb.org/surp
December 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Spend your summer engaging in cutting edge research while receiving valuable research experience and mentorship from faculty experts at NITMB’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program!
Learn more and explore the experience of previous program participants at www.nitmb.org/surp
Learn more and explore the experience of previous program participants at www.nitmb.org/surp
What comprises a biological “module” in the hypothesis of modular structure in biological systems?
Join us as we seek to address this question at the ‘Modularity of Biological Systems’ workshop!
Travel applications are due Friday, February 13th, 2026 www.nitmb.org/modularity-o...
Join us as we seek to address this question at the ‘Modularity of Biological Systems’ workshop!
Travel applications are due Friday, February 13th, 2026 www.nitmb.org/modularity-o...
December 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
What comprises a biological “module” in the hypothesis of modular structure in biological systems?
Join us as we seek to address this question at the ‘Modularity of Biological Systems’ workshop!
Travel applications are due Friday, February 13th, 2026 www.nitmb.org/modularity-o...
Join us as we seek to address this question at the ‘Modularity of Biological Systems’ workshop!
Travel applications are due Friday, February 13th, 2026 www.nitmb.org/modularity-o...
👋 See you next year!
As we near the end of 2025, we want to wish everyone in the NITMB community a safe and happy holiday season
We hope you enjoy a restful season as we look forward to a year of exciting work at the interface between mathematics and biology
As we near the end of 2025, we want to wish everyone in the NITMB community a safe and happy holiday season
We hope you enjoy a restful season as we look forward to a year of exciting work at the interface between mathematics and biology
December 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
👋 See you next year!
As we near the end of 2025, we want to wish everyone in the NITMB community a safe and happy holiday season
We hope you enjoy a restful season as we look forward to a year of exciting work at the interface between mathematics and biology
As we near the end of 2025, we want to wish everyone in the NITMB community a safe and happy holiday season
We hope you enjoy a restful season as we look forward to a year of exciting work at the interface between mathematics and biology
Bring your research group to NITMB to explore ambitious research at the interface between mathematics and biology!
Applications for NITMB’s Focused Research Group Awards are open now. Learn more at www.nitmb.org/research/foc...
Applications for NITMB’s Focused Research Group Awards are open now. Learn more at www.nitmb.org/research/foc...
December 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Bring your research group to NITMB to explore ambitious research at the interface between mathematics and biology!
Applications for NITMB’s Focused Research Group Awards are open now. Learn more at www.nitmb.org/research/foc...
Applications for NITMB’s Focused Research Group Awards are open now. Learn more at www.nitmb.org/research/foc...
Undergraduates: Looking for a summer research experience at the interface between mathematics and biology?
Explore NITMB’s Summer Undergraduate Research program!
Apply by Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
Explore NITMB’s Summer Undergraduate Research program!
Apply by Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
December 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Undergraduates: Looking for a summer research experience at the interface between mathematics and biology?
Explore NITMB’s Summer Undergraduate Research program!
Apply by Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
Explore NITMB’s Summer Undergraduate Research program!
Apply by Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp