Theory of Biological Networks
Prof. Karen Alim
Research Field
Life is mesmerizing. How does shape and structure emerge when organism grow? We want to identify the physics that are underlying the morphing of life. Physical forces are eminent for pushing and squeezing living matter as it morphs into life. Observing the physical forces that arise from cell mechanics or fluid flows is key to understand how these physical forces generate and transport information - information that is read out by living matter and feeds back onto its dynamics but also its physical properties itself, thus morphing structures, organs and organisms. To succeed we combine quantitative observation of life with theoretical models to finally capture the key processes in simple mathematical terms. Here, it is important to choose experimental model systems that are particularly good for observation and quantification but also provide an accessible level of abstraction for theory. That is why we work with the slime mould Physarum polycephalum and at the same time built in vitro model systems in the lab. Theoretical models developed both with pen and paper and simulations in the group both inspire experiments and explain observations. Life still hides many fundamental processes that once uncovered can revolutionize our designs, engineering or medical treatment.
Members of the Research Group
Professor
Photo | Degree | Firstname | Lastname | Room | Phone | |
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Prof. Dr. | Karen | Alim | 036 | +49 89 289-12192 |
Office
Photo | Degree | Firstname | Lastname | Room | Phone | |
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Susanne Antoinette | Tillich | 209 | +49 89 289-12358 |
Scientists
Photo | Degree | Firstname | Lastname | Room | Phone | |
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M.Sc. | Komal | Bhattacharyya | 034 | +49 89 289-12369 | ||
Dr. | Siyu | Chen | 038 | +49 89 289-51613 | ||
Dr. | Agnese | Codutti | 033 | +49 89 289-12193 | ||
M.Sc. | Joao Rafael | Diniz Ramos | 034 | +49 89 289-12369 | ||
Dr. | Florian | Goirand | 038 | +49 89 289-51613 | ||
M.Sc. | Mathias | Höfler | 035 | +49 89 289-14612 | ||
Dr. | Jean-Daniel | Julien | – | – | ||
Ph.D. | Mathieu | le Verge--Serandour | 035 | +49 89 289-14612 | ||
Dr. | Sophie | Marbach | – | – | ||
Dr. | Fatemeh | Mirzapour | 033 | +49 89 289-12193 | ||
Dr. | Gabriella | Mosca | – | +49 221 5062141 | ||
Dr. | Carsten | Rohr | – | +49 89 289-12343 | ||
M.Sc. | Lisa | Schick | 035 | +49 89 289-14612 | ||
M.Sc. | Nico | Schramma | – | – | ||
M.Sc. | Chun Lung | Tong | – | – | ||
M.Sc. | Lucas | Tröger | 038 | +49 89 289-51613 |
Students
Photo | Degree | Firstname | Lastname | Room | Phone | |
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Onurcan | Bektas | 033 | – | |||
Clara | Donat | – | – | |||
Fabian | Drexel | – | – | |||
Emily | Eichenlaub | – | – | |||
B.Sc. | Maximilian | Hofacker | 307 | – | ||
Elias | Huber | – | – | |||
Jan | Jedryszek | – | – | |||
B.Sc. | Kim Paola | Job | – | – | ||
Diana | Lenski | – | – | |||
Salome | Lomadze | – | – | |||
B.Sc. | Adrian Paul | Misselwitz | 305 | – | ||
B.Sc. | Kaspar | Wachinger | – | – |
Other Staff
Photo | Degree | Firstname | Lastname | Room | Phone | |
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M.Sc. | Swarnavo | Basu | – | – | ||
Evelyn | Packeiser | 037 | +49 89 289-51614 |
Teaching
Course with Participations of Group Members
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Art | SWS | Dozent(en) | Termine |
From Biofluids to Bionic
eLearning-Kurs Zuordnung zu Modulen: |
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VO | 2 | Alim, K. |
Mo, 14:00–16:00, CPA EG.006A |
Aktuelle Entwicklungen zur Physik biologischer Netzwerke Zuordnung zu Modulen: |
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PS | 2 | Alim, K. |
Mi, 10:00–12:00, virtuell |
Physics & Life
Zuordnung zu Modulen: |
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HS | 2 | Alim, K. |
einzelne oder verschobene Termine |
Seminar to From Biofluids to Bionic
Zuordnung zu Modulen: |
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HS | 2 | Alim, K. | |
Übung zu Theorie stochastischer Prozesse Zuordnung zu Modulen: |
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UE | 2 |
Gough, Z.
Höfler, M.
Leitung/Koordination: Gerland, U. |
Termine in Gruppen |
Bachelorarbeit schreiben eLearning-Kurs Diese Lehrveranstaltung ist keinem Modul zugeordnet. |
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WS | 0.5 |
Rohr, C.
Leitung/Koordination: Kienberger, R. |
einzelne oder verschobene Termine |
Mentoring-Programm im Bachelorstudiengang Physik Zuordnung zu Modulen: |
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KO | 0.2 | Alim, K. | Termine in Gruppen |
Repetitorium zu Physik & Leben Zuordnung zu Modulen: |
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RE | 2 |
Leitung/Koordination: Alim, K. |
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Revision Course to Seminar to From Biofluids to Bionic
Zuordnung zu Modulen: |
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RE | 2 |
Leitung/Koordination: Alim, K. |
Current and Finished Theses in the Group
- Discovering Metastable States in Zebrafish Whole-Brain Imaging
- Abschlussarbeit im Masterstudiengang Physics (Applied and Engineering Physics)
- Themensteller(in): Karen Alim