Tatiana Fiodelisio-Coll (Lansbiodyt, UNAM, Mexico City) and Pierre-Henri Puech (LAI, Marseille) successfully organized the first International Symposium on Cellular Mechanotransduction and Biomimetic Technologies, held on November 19-22, at UNAM. This event was held in the frame of the BioPhysImmuno CNRS IRP, which they co-coordinate.

The symposium featured an impressive lineup of presentations from international experts, spanning the USA, France, the Netherlands, Canada, and Mexico, delivered both in-person and virtually. The event was dynamic and highly engaging, with local students showing great enthusiasm during the Q&A sessions.

Representing LAI, Laurent Limozin and Pierre-Henri Puech presented their pioneering work on immune cell biophysics and mechanotransduction. Additionally, Julien Husson (LaDHyX, Palaiseau) introduced the work of Jana El Husseiny (LAI), highlighting the collaborative nature of this research. The entire symposium was live-streamed on YouTube and recorded for wider accessibility. You can view the sessions here: https://www.youtube.com/live/LwuhOQTNRUU

The French delegation also met with the French Embassy’s scientific delegate to discuss new strategies for strengthening France-Mexico scientific collaboration.

Laurent Limozin and Pierre-Henri Puech were invited to present their work on the biophysics of immune cells at the International Congress of Cell Biology, in Cancun, Mexico. Representing both the Lab Adhesion and Inflammation (LAI) and the French Cell Biology Society (SBCF), they shared insights into their latest research and engaged in lively discussions with colleagues from Mexico and beyond.

Laurent Limozin was invited to present at the event ‘AI & Imaging for Cell and Developmental Biology: Insights, Limits and Perspectives,’ held on September 26, 2024, in Paris. This event, organized by the BCDE Institut thématique INSERM, explored the role of artificial intelligence and imaging techniques in advancing research in cell and developmental biology.

We are excited to announce that several members of our laboratory participated in the 18th edition of the Physics of Living Matter Conference (PLM 18), held on September 16-17, 2024, at the Palais du Pharo, Marseille. This prestigious international symposium, organized by CENTURI – Turing Centre for Living Systems, gathered interdisciplinary scientists from all over the world to explore the interface between physics and biology.

Laurent Limozin, Florian Dupuy, Arnauld Serge, Gaurav Verma, Jana Elhusseiny, Ahmad Awada, and Lorna Ammer attended the event. During the poster sessions, Arnauld, Ahmad, Jana, and Gaurav presented their research through poster presentations.

The conference featured a vibrant environment for scientific exchange and collaboration. We are thrilled to have been a part of this inspiring event and look forward to contributing to future editions.