Physical Concepts in Stem Cell Biology Workshop in Denmark

Xu Xiaochan and Dai Haochen attended the workshop "Physical Concepts in Stem Cell Biology" in Copenhagen in August 2017. It's an interdisciplinary collaboration between biologists and physicists, organized by the StemPhys Centre of the Niels Bohr Institute and located in Tisvildeleje, a scenic seaside town of Denmark. Its participants were scientists and graduate students around the world. There was a variety of topics including the embryo development, cell fate decision, gene expression dynamics, microfluidic technology, Microscopic technology and et al. Invited speakers talked about their scientific questions and latest research progresses. Xiaochan and Haochen benefited a lot from the fantastic lectures. The workshop also included round table discussions and poster presentations. In the round table discussion activities, people could discuss some hot issues such as "Acquiring and Quantitative RNA and protein information into models". They were welcomed to give their perspective and ask questions. Xiaochan and Haochen presented their recent work in the poster section and had in-depth discussions with other participants. In addition to scientific research exchange, the workshop had Denmark folk dance teaching and excursion to the Kronborg Castle and Maritime Museum. That helped Xiaochan and Haochen experience native Danish life and gained more knowledge of the Danish history. And furthermore, they were impressed by the fresh air, seagulls, friendly people and angry swans in Denmark.