{"id":287595,"date":"2026-09-28T14:57:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T13:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/?post_type=vf_event&#038;p=287595"},"modified":"2026-09-28T14:57:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T13:57:00","slug":"mmc27-01","status":"publish","type":"vf_event","link":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/events\/mmc27-01\/","title":{"rendered":"Computational modelling of multicellular systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"vf-tabs\"><ul class=\"vf-tabs__list\" data-vf-js-tabs=\"true\"><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-dtc24-01\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">Overview<\/a><\/li><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-sponsors\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">Sponsors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vf-tabs-content\" data-vf-js-tabs-content=\"true\">\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-dtc24-01\"><h2 class=\"vf-u-sr-only\">Overview<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Applications for this event are not open yet. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This practical course teaches the basics of multicellular modelling to any researcher wishing to enter the field, particularly experimentalists with no prior experience of computational modelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a \u201chands-on\u201d course with 60% of the time devoted to students working on laptops performing exercises designed to give a practical familiarity with different types of computational modelling. The course focuses on the dynamics of multicellular systems- from embryos to organoids, covering both the molecular side (how gene regulatory networks perform pattern formation) and also the mechanical side in 2D and 3D (how the movements and activities of many cells together leads to tissue-level morphogenesis and organisation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A carefully-chosen variety of modelling tools will be introduced, which cover the core approaches of vertex models, finite element models (FEM), and agent-based models (ABM). Attendees will also work through the week in small groups on group projects, which will be presented on the last day to the whole class. Each day will end with a keynote lecture by a prominent researcher in the field, putting the topic of the day into context through an example of relevant biological research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The week is organised to maximise networking between the students and the teachers and speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What past participants say about the course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;<em>The Computational Modelling of Multicellular Systems course was a great introduction to theoretical frameworks and practical applications of modelling dynamic tissues. After the course, I feel much more confident to describe my experimental system in computational terms, make decisions about how to model it, and am much more connected to modelling experts to support my work in the future.<\/em>&#8221; &#8211; Frea Mehta, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich; Technical University of Munich, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;<em>This course was an absolute game changer for me! Before, I had a vague idea that I would like to do more modelling in the future. Now I am absolutely sure, that it is what I want to base my further career on.<\/em>&#8221; &#8211; Mariia Golden, Philipps-University Marburg, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"vf-divider\">\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This event has been granted the following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embo.org\/conferences-training\/sustainable-conferencing\/\">EMBO sustainability badge<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"vf-figure wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-embo-leaf_res.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.03;width:203px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"vf-figure__caption\"><sup>Grade 1 of 3<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-sponsors\"><h2>Sponsors<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sponsorship opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities, with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget.&nbsp;Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.embl.de\/training\/events\/index.php?p_eventType=CON&amp;p_outstation=HD&amp;p_timeRange=FUTURE&amp;submit=Show+Events\">View other conferences<\/a>, or contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sponsorship@embl.de\">sponsorship@embl.org.<\/a>&nbsp;for further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event, please visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/sponsor-an-event\/#vf-tabs__section-08208670-4ad4-45ca-a4ff-ac6edb6ffd0b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">media partnerships webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><p><a href=\"mailto:sponsorship@embl-em.de?subject=%20Request%20a%20Sponsorship%20Brochure&#038;body=Please%20kindly%20send%20me%20the%20sponsorship%20brochure%20for%20(please%20indicate%20the%20event%20your%20are%20interested%20in).\" class=\"vf-button vf-button--primary vf-button--pill\">Request a sponsorship brochure<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-box vf-box--normal vf-box-theme--quaternary | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n      <h3 class=\"vf-box__heading\">\n                Warning                  <\/h3> \n        <p class=\"vf-box__text\">EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials. One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name \u2018Judy Eastman\u2019 (judy@gopcontact.a2hosted.com) and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL\u2019s behalf. Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences, symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account. EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vf-box__text\">Please also note that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase. 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