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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 1h

⏰️ Tomorrow is the deadline for the next round of workshop proposals! Workshops are scheduled at least 12 months in advance, and we are currently scheduling workshops starting in October 2027. Additional review rounds for 2028 will take place in 2027 www.nitmb.org/workshops/

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 3h

We're excited to share that NITMB Scientific Leader Vincenzo Vitelli has been awarded a 2026 MacArthur (Genius) Fellowship! Vincenzo’s work bridges theoretical physics, mathematics, and biology to model how forces and movement flow through living tissues and active cells

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 4h

Welcome to day 3 of the Data-driven modeling, simulation and inference for neurobiological problems workshop! Find today's lineup of speakers and discussions at www.nitmb.org/event/data-d...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Welcome to day 2 of the Data-driven modeling, simulation and inference for neurobiological problems workshop! Check out today's schedule at www.nitmb.org/event/data-d...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Could networks benefit from more disorder? NITMB-supported research developed by NITMB Faculty Member Adilson Motter and colleagues finds that complex systems, like power grids and the brain, may be stabilized by disorder Learn more: www.nitmb.org/networks-cou...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Don’t miss this week’s entry in the NITMB Seminar Series! Featuring Lai Sang Young, Henry & Lucy Moses Professor of Science and Professor of Mathematics at @nyu.edu Join us on Friday, October 2nd! www.nitmb.org/event/lai-sa...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We're excited to welcome all participants to the Data-driven modeling, simulation and inference for neurobiological problems workshop! Explore today's schedule at www.nitmb.org/event/data-d...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Applications are open for our upcoming workshop, Image-Based Scientific Machine Learning for Theories of Biological Dynamics Across Scales – Learning Multivariate Spatio‑Temporal Dynamical Models! Learn more: www.nitmb.org/event/image-...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🔬 Exploring the Ozbudak and Snead Labs Members of the broader NITMB community got together to talk about their work and possible ways mathematical and biological/theoretical and experimental researchers can collaborate in the future at the first NITMB Lab Day!

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Do you have an idea for a scientific workshop with the potential for impact in the biological and/or mathematical sciences? Submit a proposal to host a workshop at NITMB in downtown Chicago! Submit your proposal by Thursday, October 1st www.nitmb.org/workshops/pr...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Join us in February for the Image-Based Scientific Machine Learning for Theories of Biological Dynamics Across Scales – Information-theoretic methods for learning dynamics workshop! Travel applications are due by Monday, November 9th www.nitmb.org/event/image-...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Are you an early-career researcher looking to develop mathematical, theoretical, and computational approaches to study any area of biology? We’re looking for researchers to join the NITMB Fellows program! Apply by November 15, 2026 www.nitmb.org/nitmb-fellow...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Join us for the Image-Based Scientific Machine Learning for Theories of Biological Dynamics Across Scales – Image-Based Scientific Machine Learning for Advancing Theory in Biology workshop! Travel applications are due Monday, November 2, 2026 www.nitmb.org/event/image-...

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Suraj Shankar 🏳️‍🌈 @surajshankar.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Had a fantastic time at @nitmb.bsky.social and the amazing workshop! So much cool science and a beautiful venue! I leave having learnt a lot and with many questions to ponder. Highly recommend for anyone else in the broad math-bio-physics community!

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iSchool at Illinois @ischoolui.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#iSchoolUI Professor Jingrui He was featured by @nitmb.bsky.social in a conversation about leveraging AI and machine learning for multidisciplinary discovery. Read the interview here ▶️ bit.ly/3VjbaVS

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Morphogenetic Robustness from Mechanochemical Interactions A huge thank you to @ehannezo.bsky.social, Professor of Theoretical Biophysics at @istaresearch.bsky.social, for presenting at this week's entry in the NITMB Seminar Series! Missed the seminar? A recording is available now (🔗 in reply 👇️)

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Edouard Hannezo (@ehannezo.bsky.social), Professor of Theoretical Biophysics at @istaresearch.bsky.social, presents ‘Morphogenetic robustness from mechanochemical interactions’ this morning at NITMB! Join us in-person or virtually at 10am CT www.nitmb.org/event/edouar...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Welcome to the final day of the Biological Function in Space and Time: From Forces and Cues to Emerging Decision-making in Fates, States, and Shapes workshop! Explore today’s schedule at www.nitmb.org/event/biolog...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Explore morphogenetic robustness from mechanochemical interactions at tomorrow’s NITMB Seminar! Featuring @ehannezo.bsky.social, Professor of Theoretical Biophysics at @istaresearch.bsky.social Join us tomorrow at 10am CT at NITMB or online www.nitmb.org/event/edouar...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We’re continuing our discussions at day 4 of the Biological Function in Space and Time: From Forces and Cues to Emerging Decision-making in Fates, States, and Shapes workshop! Find today’s schedule at www.nitmb.org/event/biolog...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Thank you for joining us for the third day of the Biological Function in Space and Time: From Forces and Cues to Emerging Decision-making in Fates, States, and Shapes workshop! We can't wait to see the new collaborations and insights that come from connections made this week

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Biological Function in Space and Time: From Forces and Cues to Emerging Decision-making in Fates, States, and Shapes workshop continues today at NITMB! Find today’s lineup of speakers and discussions at www.nitmb.org/event/biolog...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Early-career researchers: Ready to transform biological research and inspire mathematical discoveries? Applications are open for the NITMB Fellows program! For full consideration, applications must be submitted by November 15, 2026 www.nitmb.org/nitmb-fellow...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Welcome to day 2 of the Biological Function in Space and Time: From Forces and Cues to Emerging Decision-making in Fates, States, and Shapes workshop! Check out today’s schedule of speakers, posters, and discussions at www.nitmb.org/event/biolog...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We're kicking off the Biological Function in Space and Time: From Forces and Cues to Emerging Decision-making in Fates, States, and Shapes workshop! Thank you for joining us on the first day of the workshop! We're looking forward to a week of exciting discussion and collaboration

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📢 The next NITMB workshop proposal deadline is rapidly approaching! Scientific workshops at NITMB are scheduled at least 12 months in advance, and we are currently scheduling workshops starting in October 2027 Submit your proposal by October 1st, 2026! www.nitmb.org/workshops/

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Don’t miss this week’s entry in the NITMB Seminar Series! @ehannezo.bsky.social, Professor of Theoretical Biophysics at @istaresearch.bsky.social, presents ‘Morphogenetic robustness from mechanochemical interactions’ on Friday, September 18th www.nitmb.org/event/edouar...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We’re excited to kick off the Biological Function in Space and Time: From Forces and Cues to Emerging Decision-making in Fates, States, and Shapes workshop today at NITMB! Explore today’s schedule at www.nitmb.org/event/biolog...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Transform biological research and inspire new mathematical discoveries as an NITMB Fellow! We are seeking early-career researchers who want to develop mathematical, theoretical, and computational approaches to study any area of biology www.nitmb.org/nitmb-fellow...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Join us for the next entry in the NITMB Seminar Series on Friday, September 18th! Featuring @ehannezo.bsky.social, Professor of Theoretical Biophysics at @istaresearch.bsky.social, on 'Morphogenetic robustness from mechanochemical interactions' www.nitmb.org/event/edouar...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Applications are open for the Image-Based Scientific Machine Learning for Theories of Biological Dynamics Across Scales – Information-theoretic methods for learning dynamics workshop! Travel applications are due by Monday, November 9, 2026 www.nitmb.org/event/image-...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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Development @dev-journal.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

@dev-journal.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief @jamesbriscoe.bsky.social will be at the @nitmb.bsky.social of UChicago and Northwestern from 14-19 September 2026. Chat with James about emerging #devbio and #stemcell research, your next Development paper and our recent Special Issue #DevSIextracellular.

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📢 Applications are open for the NITMB Fellows program! We are seeking early-career researchers who have an interest in transforming biological research and inspiring new mathematical discoveries For full consideration, apply by November 15, 2026 www.nitmb.org/nitmb-fellow...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

✈️ Travel applications are closing TODAY for the Multi-scale Biological Adaptation to Environmental Variability workshop! Don’t miss your opportunity to join us in November www.nitmb.org/event/multi-...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🎵 Discovering the rhythm of nature Guy Amichay, NITMB Trainee and Research Associate in the Danny Abrams lab at Northwestern University, spoke with @sciam.bsky.social about recent NITMB-supported research investigating a widespread communication tempo found across species 🔗 in the reply 👇️

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

⏰ Travel applications for the Multi-scale Biological Adaptation to Environmental Variability workshop are closing TOMORROW! Apply to join a community exploring the effects of environmental variability www.nitmb.org/event/multi-...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

❗️Don’t forget to apply for the NITMB Scientific Focus: Theory and Mathematics in Neuroscience – Probabilistic Inference in Neuroscience Workshop! This workshop will explore the intersection of probabilistic inference and neuroscience Travel applications close Sep. 8th www.nitmb.org/event/nitmb-...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🎉 Celebrating our 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) students We recently concluded the 2026 NITMB SURP program at the students’ final research symposium! Congratulations to the 2026 SURP cohort! We wish you all the best as you return to your home institutions

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This morning at NITMB: Ido Golding, Professor of biological physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, presents ‘Phage Dormancy: Emerging Principles & Open Questions’ Join us at 10am CT at NITMB or online for today’s NITMB Seminar! www.nitmb.org/event/ido-go...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Building a machine learning model to replicate brain activity Meet Shawana Shahrin Rahman, 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program participant and student at Mount Holyoke College studying computer science and economics! www.youtube.com/shorts/b7f0m...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🦠 Discover some of the principles of viral decision-making at tomorrow’s entry in the NITMB Seminar Series! Featuring Ido Golding, Professor of biological physics at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign! Join us at 10am CT at NITMB or online www.nitmb.org/event/ido-go...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Simulating biomolecular condensates and their interactions Meet Owen Tang, 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program participant and student at the University of California, Irvine studying applied mathematics! www.youtube.com/shorts/ZZzlc...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

❗️Don’t miss your opportunity to join us at the Multi-scale Biological Adaptation to Environmental Variability workshop! Travel applications are closing in one week, on Wednesday, September 9th www.nitmb.org/event/multi-...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

What can generative models reveal about cell environments around tumors? Meet Sybren Van Den Bedem, 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program participant and student at Stanford University studying math! www.youtube.com/shorts/jP5YL...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Travel applications for the NITMB Scientific Focus: Theory and Mathematics in Neuroscience – Probabilistic Inference in Neuroscience Workshop are closing in one week! Don’t miss your opportunity to explore the intersection of probabilistic inference and neuroscience www.nitmb.org/event/nitmb-...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Applications opening for NITMB Fellows, a new NITMB website, wrapping up our 2026 summer undergraduate research program, and much more Discover what’s new at NITMB this month with our August 2026 newsletter! If you missed it, an archived version is available at www.nitmb.org/newsletter-a...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Comparing spontaneous activity to task-evoked brain activity Meet Laura Zittlow, 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program participant and student at @riponcollege.bsky.social studying integrated math & computer science, and biology! www.youtube.com/shorts/kJKFg...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Phage Dormancy: Emerging Principles & Open Questions Explore some of the principles of viral decision-making at this week’s entry in the NITMB Seminar Series! Featuring Ido Golding, Professor of Biological Physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign www.nitmb.org/event/ido-go...

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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Beyond Landscapes: Ecological and Evolutionary Chaos Thank you for joining us for today's entry in the NITMB Seminar Series! Featuring Daniel Fisher, Marjorie Mhoon Fair Professor of Applied Physics at Stanford University 🎥 A recording is available now at www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3lV...

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